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Polepatrick Cemetery and Park

16 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome16 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦49+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swift and Bullfinch
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Swift, Bullfinch, Dipper +46 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Swift, Bullfinch, Dipper +46 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Shaggy Parasol, Pestle Puffball, Fly Agaric +10 more · last seen 2017

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Small Tortoiseshell, Large White +28 more · last seen 2021

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
REUBENS GLENWalking route

https://walkni.com/walks/reubens-glen/

Named route

Wildlife to spot

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