walks dublin

Three Rock, Co. Dublin.

Location: The carpark is off a cul de sac on the Ticknock road. Buses 48a or 47b go to Ballinteer and Grange road respectively.

Distance:2km/1.3miles.

Starting point: The carpark near the highest point of the tarred road.

Route: The old shooting range is the first landmark. The forest ends near the summit of Three Rock, and the road leads to a number of radio antennae. The feature at the top of the mountain is the group of...

Tully Church to Heronford, Co. Dublin.

Location: Bus 45 goes to Cabinteely and Loughlinstown.

Distance:2.5km/1.5miles.

Starting point: Turn southeast at the traffic lights in Cabinteely and go down Brennanstown road. Half a mile from Cabinteely there is a signpost to Tully Church.

Route: Past the old churchyard the lane goes between modern gateposts. After this, you go between old hedges and the path turns sharply to the right. Continue uphill from...

The Unforgettable Tour of Dublin will create a personalised tour just for you . You will be chauffeur driven around Dublin in a luxurious Chrysler Voyager. The tour inclues visiting where U2 grew up, schools and present day homes. Visit the streets where " Sweetest Thing " and " Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own" were filmed. See the hearing aid shop where Bono got his name and Windmill Lane where the group recorded most of their big hits! Tours inc...

Loughshinny Co. Dublin.

Location: Bus 33 to Rush passes within a mile from Loughshinny.

It is also signposted on the Dublin\Belfast road.

Distance:4km/2.5miles

Starting point: From the carpark down onto the beach.

Route: Walking along the beach brings you to the cliff path. When you have passed a deep gully where the remains of a building lie, turn left. Stone steps bring you to the embankment of the promontory fort which stretches for 400...

The South Wall, Dublin.

Location: Bus 1 goes to Poolbeg power station. Cars come from the coast road through Ringsend.

Distance: 5km/3 miles.

Starting point: The walk begins at the stone-built house with barred windows.

Route: Here, within the harbour, a lighthouse stands in mid-channel. You continue to the first embankment which was begun in 1711. Along the southside of the wall, there is a series of rusting iron bars which extend 20 metres from th...

The Fossils of Malahide. Co Dublin.

Location: Bus 42 to Malahide then walk along the coast road eastwards for 1km.

Distance: 4km/2.5 miles.

Starting point: Begin at the carpark and walk southwards along the strand.

Route: The beach is covered by the high tide to the north of Robswalls Castle. Here, the rocks have traces of creatures which slightly resemble cockle shells. After the ridges of rocks there is a small beach and another bed of limestone....

Booterstown Slob, Dublin.

Location: Buses 5, 6, 7, & 8 to Booterstown.

Distance: 2km/1.3 miles.

Starting point: The route begins at the corner of the carpark south of the railway station.

Route: Walk beside the road, along the top of the embankment to the viewing point, opposite a large house with a Gothic roof. Follow the footpath to the northwest. There is a concrete culvert which surrounds the slobland and provides a footpath to the seashore. Y...

Based in Dublin, Dirty Boots Treks specialise in hiking adventures throughout Irelands scenic landscapes. May Bank Holiday Weekend. Join Dirty Boots Treks for an outdoor weekend with a difference. 4 Days in Kerry, departing Dublin April 28th returning May 1st. Climb Mount Brandon, walk across Great Blasket Island with just birds and dolphins for company, visit the hidden valley and the vast deserted beaches of the Dingle peninsula....

This area is a viewing point where sites of Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains can be seen. This is an all year round seaside resort and the harbour is full of fishing boats. This is a very popular tourist attraction for both Dubliners and other tourists.
Location: Bus 31 to Howth Harbour then walk along the waterfront to Balscadden Road.
Distance: 7km/4.5 miles.
Starting point: Balscadden Bay which is around the corner from the East Pier.
Route: The road...

Let's go for a walk around town! "Around" in the true sense of the word. We can either join one of the organised walking tours or else follow the programme specially drawn up here. Either is fine but it's more fun to join a walking party with different nationalities and to have, at your disposal, a real Dublin guide from whom you can ask any question you like....