walks dublin

Sandymount Strand, Dublin.

Location: The carpark is on the Strand road, north of Sandymount tower. Bus 3 from city centre.

Distance: 3km/2 miles.

Starting point: A flight of steps at the northern end of the carpark down to the strand.

Route: From the steps you walk in a straight line towards the chimneys of Poolbeg station. There is a runnel which begins at a freshwater stream near Sandymount tower. Follow the runnel to the edge of the tide. Th...

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 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....

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....

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 walk links the Slieve Bloom Way to the Grand Canal Way and includes mountain, riverside, and access to a number of sites of interest including Turraun Wildlife Park, Boora Mesolithic Site, Kilcormac 16th century Pieta, St. Managhan's Shrine, Boher, Esker Riada and Silver River plus panoramic views of the midlands.

Walkers are requested to obey directional and warning signs on bog trails.

Route Details:

Cadamstown, Ballyboy, Kilcormac, Grand Canal at Turraun, F...

The Royal Canal Way will eventually link Dublin with the River Shannon at Clondra in Co Longford along the towpath of the Royal Canal. The Royal canal was closed in 1960, and the towpath and the channel both became overgrown.

Today they are being restored for recreation, including walking. Until the restoration is completed, the Royal Canal Way will end in Mullingar.

Being a canal bank walk, the gradient is never steep, making it an ideal introduction to long distance wal...

Ireland is said by many to be one of the most haunted countries on the planet. No trip to the Emerald Isle is complete without a ghost tour. This unique and genuinely creepy walk will trace the mysteries of the supernatural and sometimes demonic forces that stalk the streets of Dublin.

Opening Dates: Every Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun at 8pm – Tour departs from the small square – next to City Hall, and opposite Eddie Rockets on Dame Street. Please email for private bookings

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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...