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Entrance to Merlin Park

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  • 26-07-2014 8:35pm
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    Larianne
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    Is the entrance to Merlin Park Hospital on the Dublin Road the only entrance to the grounds or is there another entrance?


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    biko
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    If driving, yes I think that's it.


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    sammyjo90
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    There is one off merlin lane on the doughiska road but its only open for a short while in the morning and in the afternoon


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    Larianne
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    I want to run it.

    I'm looking up Google Maps and there seems to be a road ? Merlin Park Lane (via Doughiska Road) that goes to the grounds. Just wondering if I could run it and if it's safe to do so?

    Edit: Thanks sammyjo! Would I be able to run it or is it fenced off when not open to cars?


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    sammyjo90
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    Yeah its totally fine to run it, the entrance is just beside the other entrance to the woods, which is also a great place to run
    Theres a little gap with a step beside the gate


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    Larianne
    Registered Users Posts: 35,954 ✭✭✭✭Larianne


    Have passed the grounds so many times but never been in. Will give it a go during the week.
    Thanks for the replies :)


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    bonzodog2
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    See http://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=16/53.2809/-8.9900 for a map of paths in the woods, some GPS tracked by me. Some are official paths, with small rocks, some are just 'in the woods'


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    PLL
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    Moving to Galway in a few weeks and I was hoping someone couldntell me a little about the woods. Space to cycle, walk with children, how far from one side to another??? Is it deemed safe? Where I am atm we have woods close by and love walking in the several times a week... would the same be possible in Merlin woods?


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    sammyjo90
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    I'd say its as safe as any wooded area, lots of people use it. Ive seen many the cyclist, runner/walker.
    There used to be a walking group dunno if its still there..even think the school beside it have the odd nature walk in it. Theres a great little playground at one of the entrances too.
    Oh and bare in mind a lot of people walk their dogs there too on and off leads.


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    bonzodog2
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    Safe enough. For smaller kids there's a playground here. In the woods itself, there's the occasional teenage bush-drinking party, but in daylight hours you'd not have a problem. I live very close by and often walk through there to LIDL


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    Mrs OBumble
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    sammyjo90 wrote: »
    Oh and bare in mind a lot of people walk their dogs there too on and off leads.

    Indeed. But I've been told not to walk small dogs there. Ones about the same size as a hare, if you get my drift.


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