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Howth Cliff Walk is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Dublin.

1. Howth Cliff Walk

9.6
Ballscadden Rd, Howth
Hiking Trail · Howth · 41 tips and reviews

Sean D.Sean Donnelly: Lovely scenic views and fresh air. A tonic to Dublin City centre.

Bella L.Bella La: Beautiful nature, loved the colorful heather and yummy raspberries all around. Calm atmosphere, take a deep breath! Attention: windy and cold.

WhatToDo D.WhatToDo Dublin: Great Views

National Botanic Gardens is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Dublin.

2. National Botanic Gardens

9.1
Botanic Rd, Dublin, Dublin City
Botanical Garden · Glasnevin · 61 tips and reviews

Abdul K.Abdul Kara: Fresh air, plenty of oxygen and beautiful nature. All together.

EDREDR: Free of charge, worth to spend a couple of hours. They have 2 free tours per day, check their website for more info. Hosts an internal cafe for rainy days, filled with cakes❤️

Delfin English SchoolsDelfin English Schools: Take a stroll in the gardens on a Sunday afternoon for a free guided tour (12pm-2.30pm). Delfin approved ;)

Herbert Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Dublin.

3. Herbert Park

9.2
Herbert Park, Dublin, Dublin City
Park · Ballsbridge · 18 tips and reviews

Tero A.Tero Angeria: Nice park to have the sandwich as lunch you just bought from Maia. Plenty of space on grass, pond with birds to feed. Overall very nice place to hang out on a ☀ day.

Pedro G.Pedro Gonçalves: Cool and calm place for a walk!

Tania R.Tania Rm: Beautiful quiet park. Magnificent trees. Ideal anytime of the year for walks; exercise: market on Sunday. Among the best parks in Dublin!

Iveagh Gardens is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Dublin.

4. Iveagh Gardens

9.2
Clonmel St, Dublin
Park · South-East Inner City · 27 tips and reviews

Stephen D.Stephen D: Lovely little park in Dublin; much quieter than nearby Stephens Green

CianCian: One of the nicest havens in the city. Never as crowded as Stephens Green, great for a city chillout

NassirNassir: A hidden gem in the city centre, great park.

Merrion Square Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Dublin.

5. Merrion Square Park

9.2
Páirc Chearnóg Mhuirfean, Dublin, Dublin City
Park · South-East Inner City · 56 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Lovely green space to sit and watch the world go by.

Vincent M.Vincent McCool: Great place for a picnic

Shaz O.Shaz O: This park really comes alive when the street performers festival is on. It's a lovely space :)

St Patrick's Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Dublin.

6. St Patrick's Park

9.3
Patrick St, Dublin, Dublin City
Park · South-East Inner City · 33 tips and reviews

IstiIsti: Green heaven in the city. Depends on the weather you can do a picnic or whatever. A nice and chilled place to relax. I can imagine, that it can be crowded in summer, but not sure.

Sandra G.Sandra Gee: Perfect spot for a sunny day!!

Elish B.Elish Bul-Godley: The kids playground newly upgraded , with none of the crowds , and there's an ice cream van occasionally

The Dubhlinn Gardens is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Dublin.

7. The Dubhlinn Gardens

8.4
2 Palace St, Dublin, Dublin City
Garden · South-East Inner City · 11 tips and reviews

Will S.Will St Martin: Nice green spot with great views right in the heart of the city. Beautiful at all seasons.

Jérôme T.Jérôme Tomasini: The gardens are designed as an helicopter landing pad, with a pattern of interlocking brick pathways (inspired by Celtic design) that are distinctive from air. In other words : awesome !

Kim P.Kim Pham: A quiet little escape in Dublin.

Irish National War Memorial Gardens is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Dublin.

8. Irish National War Memorial Gardens

9.3
Gairdíní Náisiúnta Cuimhneacháin Cogaidh na hÉireann, Islandbridge, Dublin, Dublin City
Garden · Kilmainham · 11 tips and reviews

Paul G.Paul Gallagher: A lovely quiet spot on the banks of the Liffey. Perfect for a stroll or picnic on a nice day. The rose garden is lovely when in bloom.

Ruth G.Ruth G: The rose gardens are stunning in July and August.

Joris J.Joris J: This is by far the most beautiful park in and around Dublin, to me, on a sunny day ! Definitely in spring!!

Seafront Clontarf is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Dublin.

9. Seafront Clontarf

8.9
Clontarf Rd, Dublin, Dublin City
Scenic Lookout · 7 tips and reviews

Liam O.Liam O'Reilly: Great place to walk, run or cycle. You can even do your workout on the fixed equipment along the walk.

Travelshake.ieTravelshake.ie: This is the home ace of Bram Stoker, the creator of Dracula

Paul B.Paul Bolger: What a beautiful place to walk when the weather's good that is !!

St Stephen's Green is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Dublin.

10. St Stephen's Green

9.5
Faiche Stiabhna, Dublin, Dublin City
Park · South-East Inner City · 185 tips and reviews

Peadar d.Peadar de Blúit: Great spot for a walk during lunch - if you're around in the morning, definitely worth a stroll.

Vincent M.Vincent McCool: Relax by the pond

 ℋumorous ℋumorous: Ideal for lunch in the warmer months. Clean up after yourself, keep The Green beautiful!

Grand Canal Dock is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Dublin.

11. Grand Canal Dock

9.0
Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Dublin City
Plaza · South-East Inner City · 16 tips and reviews

Peadar d.Peadar de Blúit: Great place for lunch in the middle of the city. Loads of bars, and cafés around. Airy and relaxing.

Sofia G.Sofia Galego: A much more modern and trendy Dublin! Perfect for a walk near the Liffey river. If you dare you can try the wake park!

Theo Q.Theo Queiroz: Really amazing when is a sunny day!

Howth Summit is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Dublin.

12. Howth Summit

9.0
Bailey Green Rd, Dublin, Dublin City
Hill · Howth · 16 tips and reviews

Peter d.Peter den Hartog: Great hike close to Dublin. Reachable with Dart and well worth your time.

Mariana B.Mariana Bernasconi: Breathtaking view! Take the 31 bus here be then walk down the cliff walk to the lovely fishing coast and take the dart. 1,5 hours. Careful to not get stuck on a route around the whole island- 3-5 hrs!

Hakim A.Hakim Aceval: Best cliff-walk and scenery in Dublin and County Dublin.

Grand Canal Square is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Dublin.

13. Grand Canal Square

8.8
Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Dublin City
Plaza · South-East Inner City · 17 tips and reviews

Kenhan T.Kenhan Turbay: beautiful off the beaten track place in Dublin! Great to relax and have some drinks. 15 min walking from the city centre

Vincent M.Vincent McCool: Sit back and watch the world go by ...

Jon B.Jon Baldwin: The paving looks like it's frosty with the green and red lights. Be warned. It's not frosty!

The Stag's Head is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Dublin.

14. The Stag's Head

9.1
1 Dame Court, Dublin, Dublin City
Pub · South-East Inner City · 106 tips and reviews

Cearúilín N.Cearúilín Ni Riain: Enjoy a breath of fresh air when visiting the Stag’s Head, just a stone throw from the buzz of Grafton St. Here you will cross into a landmark with enough History it could occupy a library

David M.David McNeill: Gorgeous interior, fantastic food (particularly The Irish Burger) and really friendly staff. It's a must-do

Richard C.Richard Cantwell: Proper Victorian era pub, the snug behind the end of the bar (to the left as you're looking at it) is one of the best in the city.

Éamonn Ceannt Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in Dublin.

15. Éamonn Ceannt Park

8.7
Sundrive Rd, Dublin, Dublin City
Park · Harold's Cross · 4 tips and reviews

Roseanne S.Roseanne Smith: Make sure to climb to top of hill where the football pitches are for fabulous views of Dublin mountains & city

Lee B.Lee Benn: Great park

alena s.alena sleptsova kavanagh: Great velodrom. Kids sessions sat 12.