Thanks to Caitriona and Tara from Scenic Irish Walks for offering this as a guest post. They are planning a hike every Sunday in 2019 and you can follow them at https://scenicirishwalks.home.blog/. Enjoy the post below on Derrybawn mountain, Wicklow. Difficulty – Moderate to Hard. Time – 3 hr. Equipment needed – Rain gear, hiking …
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More great photos from Anthony Kelly (Instagram @miamikelly30), this time of Bray Head and the stand. If you get a chance to pop out to Bray, take a walk along the strand or a short hike up Bray Head. There is also a great cliff-walk from Bray to Greystones, check out a previous post on this here bray-to-greystones-cliffwalk …
Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort in Newtownmountkennedy, Wicklow is a fantastic place to visit and offers its own walking trail. The walking trail is about 4km starting at the hotel to the Woodstock House. The trail goes along the edge of the golf course itself and the scenary is great. See photos below, enjoy.
The Devils Glen is a nice easy walk about 1 hour outside of Dublin. Park in the carpark highlighted below and follow the trail through the woods to the waterfall. Keep an eye out of the sculptures and quotes along the trail. In the early 19th century, before the Vartry Reservoir was built in the mountains …
The beautiful Wicklow Gap (R756). Take a drive or even a cycle over the rural mountain landscape. The Wicklow Gap road goes from Hollywood near the N81 about 10km from Blessington to the village of Laragh near Glendalough.
Busy Bank Holiday Monday in Bray. Parking can be at a premium during the weekends and the area can be quite congested. There is a DART station nearby though. Starting point for a walk up Bray Head or the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk.
Photos from Lugnaqullia today.
If you are looking for a reasonably short climb with a great view then you must visit the Great Sugar Loaf (often just called the Sugar Loaf). The Great Sugar Loaf (Beannach Mhór) is located in County Wicklow, south of Bray. It’s roughly 30-40 minutes drive from Dublin. The short route starts at the car park …
The Bray to Greystones Cliffwalk is a fantastic walk along the coast. There is a well kept path that is quite popular. It can be walked in both directions but if you only fancy going one way just take the DART back. We parked in Bray, walked to Greystones and got the DART back. From …