Skip to content

Take a Hike

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Map
  • Counties
    • Cork
    • Dublin
    • Galway
    • Kerry
    • Kildare
    • Laois
    • Mayo
    • Offaly
    • Tipperary
    • Waterford
    • Wexford
    • Wicklow
  • What To Do Dublin
  • Resources & Links

Great Western Greenway (Westport to Achill)

January 20, 2019 by admin

This 42km Greenway from Westport to Achill (through Newport and Mulranny) offers a fantastic way to enjoy the Mayo countryside. This walk or cycle gives you the chance to enjoy amazing views of Clew Bay and the track is very well maintained (http://www.greenway.ie/index.html). While we concentrate on walking and hiking at takeahike.ie, cycling is also highly …

Continue Reading

Grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham

January 20, 2019 by admin

Across the road from Kilmainham Gaol, the grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham is a great spot to go for a stroll. Along with a big open green and gardens, the Irish Museum of Modern Art is also located here and is the home of the national collection of modern and contemporary art. You can enter at the …

Continue Reading

Three Rock

January 18, 2019 by admin

Located in the Ticknock area, Three Rock mountain provides give you a great view of Dublin, Bray and the Sugar Loaf. It is 444 meters (1,457 feet) high. There are plenty of trails around this area. Below shows the location of a carpark near the mountain and some photos to enjoy. There are also a …

Continue Reading

Beachwalk: Bertra Beach – Mayo

January 20, 2019 by admin

Bertra Beach is a wide strand located about 12km (20 minutes drive) from Westport in County Mayo. The beach gives you a great view of Clew Bay, it’s ilands and drumlins. There is a carpark at Bertra Beach, location shown below. As with many beaches in Ireland, even if the weather doesn’t suit for a …

Continue Reading

Howth Lower Cliff Loop Walk

January 20, 2019 by admin

The following is the Howth Lower Cliff Loop Walk taken from the fingaldublin.ie. There are three other loops, Tramline Loop, Black Linn Loop and Bog of Frogs Loop. 1. Starting from the DART Station… Source: Howth Lower Cliff Loop Walk

Croagh Patrick

January 20, 2019 by admin

For anyone who enjoys hikes in Ireland, Croagh Patrick is a must-do. Famous for the pilgrimage walk that takes place on Reek Sunday every year, which is the last Sunday in July.  This attracts tens of thousands every year and many do the hike in their bare feet (although this is not advised, it can be challenging at …

Continue Reading

Mangerton Mountain & Devil’s Punch Bowl

January 20, 2019 by admin

Mangerton Mountain & the Devil’s Punch Bowl are located in the Killarney National Park and offers some amazing views of the area. Hope you enjoy the photos below. The start of the hike is about a 15 minutes drive outside Killarney town.The start of the hike is at 52.006729, -9.480471 as shown below. This is a …

Beachwalk: Rossbeigh Beach,  Kerry 

January 20, 2019 by admin

Located about 2km from the village of Glenbeigh on the Ring of Kerry,  Rossbeigh beach is a great place to go for a short walk. There is a large car park at the beach for unless it’s the peak season,  it’s easy to park up.  Photo below taken on a fresh December morning. https://goo.gl/maps/tMPS7BxV2382

Walking In Killarney National Park & Muckross

January 20, 2019 by admin

A great place to go for a walk in Killarney is the National Park and the grounds of Muckross House. Great walking tracks suitable for all kinds of walkers & buggies. Below are some photos, the location of a carpark and the link to the park’s website. Handy car park at these co-ordinates: 52.033254, -9.490905 More …

Fresh Morning @ Carton House

January 20, 2019 by admin

 

Posts navigation

  • Previous
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • Next

Categories

  • Buggy Friendly
  • Cork
  • Counties
  • Dublin
  • Galway
  • Ireland's Ancient East
  • Kerry
  • Kildare
  • Laois
  • Mayo
  • Offaly
  • Sligo
  • Tipperary
  • Waterford
  • Wexford
  • Wicklow
  • Wild Atlantic Way

Tags

beach Beachwalk Bray Bray to Greystones clew bay coastal Croagh Patrick croagh patrick heritage Trail Cycling drone Dublin Dublin City family green Greenway hell fire club Hike hikes hiking history howth Howth Loop Walk Howth Tramline Loop ireland Ireland's Ancient East Kerry Kildare Killarney National Park maynooth Mountain Offaly Outdoor outdoors Park parks playground Slieve Bloom summit trail walk walking walking festival walks Westport Wild Atlantic Way

Follow me on Twitter

My Tweets
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
© 2021 Take a Hike | WordPress Theme by SuperbThemes