Ireland's top ten dog walking spots revealed

Stunning walks in Ireland are perfect for days out with your four-legged friends. Ireland is famed for its stunning landscape, making it the perfect place to enjoy long walks with your dog.

From coast to countryside, the Emerald Isle has a plentiful array of picturesque beauty spots to be enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike.

From beloved national parks to stunning stretches of sandy beaches and archaeological sites steeped in folklore, there’s so much to discover on foot.

With the help of Betfair Casino, here is a definitive list of the dog walking spots in Ireland, with Killarney National Park - located in County Kerry - emerging as the top choice.

The popularity of each spot was measured by a unique index score - based on Trip Advisor rankings, as well as Instagram hashtags and views - with the lower the overall index score, the higher the ranking.

Killarney National Park in Co Kerry was the number one pick. It’s Ireland’s very first national park and offers an abundance of scenic delights, from the tranquil lakes to the rocky mountains and even breathtaking waterfalls.

Connemara National Park in Co Galway came in as a close second. One of the six national parks of Ireland, it covers 3,000 hectares of grass and woodland and even includes part of the Twelve Bens mountain range.

The capital city of Dublin may be famed for its buzzing atmosphere and lively center, but Phoenix Park is where locals and tourists can go to recharge their batteries.

It’s also Europe's largest city park and covers an impressive 1750 acres filled with various running and walking trails to enjoy.

Top 10 dog walking spots in Ireland (index score created using figures from Google rating, Tripadvisor, and Instagram):

1. Killarney National Park, Co Kerry

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Ladies View in Killarney National Park.

2. Connemara National Park, Co Galway

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Connemara, Galway.

3. Phoenix Park, Co Dublin

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Phoenix Park, Dublin.

4. Keem Bay, Co Mayo

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Keem Bay, Mayo.

5. Fitzgerald Park, Co Cork

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Fitzgerald Park, Cork

6. Ballincollig Regional Park, Co Cork

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Ballincollig Regional Park, Cork

7. Wild Nephin National Park, Co Mayo

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Wild Nephin National Park, Mayo

7. Lough Gur, Co Limerick

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Lough Gur, Limerick

7. Marley Park, Co Dublin

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Marlay Park, Dublin

8. People's Park, Co Limerick

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People's Park, Limerick

8. Sandymount Strand, Co Dublin

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Sandymount Strand, Dublin

9. Glanteenassig Forest Park, Co Kerry

##Glanteenassig Forest Park has reopened!

It has 3 diverse & stunning trails for you to try:

🏞️ The River Trail (1.1km, 30 mins, easy)
🏞️ The Lough Slat (0.3km, access for all)
🏞️ The Lough Caum Loop (2km, 1 hour, moderate)

Find out more: https://t.co/pv7FQiqo4b#SpringStroll pic.twitter.com/KbFLHXNWt5

— Coillte (@coilltenews) April 28, 2022

10. Barna Woods, Co Galway

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