west pier

West Pier, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.

Location: Buses 7&8 stop near the Top Hat Ballroom. There is a carpark on the roadside.

Distance: 3km/2 miles.

Starting point: The Coal Quay Bridge

Route: After the Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club on the main pier, there is a gateway leading to a smaller breakwater. After the first bend, there are steps leading down to a rocky promontory. Along the final straight portion of the pier, it is possible to walk on the outer side.