Parks · Our pick in Dublin

North Bull Island

Nature reserve·Clontarf

Dublin Bay

About North Bull Island

North Bull Island, off Clontarf, is an island in Dublin Bay cared for by Dublin City Council.

Why it's on our list

  • Dublin Bay

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with North Bull Island before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from North Bull Island are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Trinity College8.2 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 27 min
  2. National Gallery8.2 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 27 min
  3. St Stephen’s Green8.8 kmCycle 38 minCar or taxi 29 min
  4. Dublin Airport9.2 kmCycle 40 minCar or taxi 30 min
  5. Christ Church9.2 kmCycle 40 minCar or taxi 30 min
  6. Guinness Storehouse10 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 33 min
  7. Kilmainham Gaol12 kmCar or taxi 37 min
  8. Phoenix Park13 kmCar or taxi 39 min

Main railway stations

  1. Connolly7.4 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 25 min
  2. Heuston11 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 34 min

Location

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