It’s just a really nice countryside park. Landscaped around a good-looking 16th century castle, the park covers many miles of walks through woods, farms and the coast. Keep your camera read to catch pictures of the local fauna – ravens, herons and otters. Lead your kids over to the children’s playground. Enjoy a vigorous run. Camp down for an afternoon picnic. Spread a blanket and nap. Make friends with the local dogs and their walkers. There’s a gym with free workout implements – work up a sweat, and the cool down in the coastal breeze.

At Rinville Point and Saleen Point, you can enjoy nice views of Galway, Galway Bay and the Burren of County Clare. You can also check out the ruins of Rinville Hall, an 18th century building that burned down.

• Bring a jacket. The coastal breeze can be chilly.
• Don’t litter.

• You’ll have to drive here.

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