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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 …

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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 …

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Devils Glen

May 28, 2015 by admin

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 …

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The Wicklow Gap

January 20, 2019 by admin

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.

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Bray Strand In The Sun

January 20, 2019 by admin

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.

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Cold and Icy Lugnaqullia Mountain, Wicklow

January 20, 2019 by admin

Photos from Lugnaqullia today.

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Great Sugar Loaf Climb (Short Route)

January 20, 2019 by admin

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 …

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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 follow the green arrow onto the promenade along the harbour. You are also following blue, red and purple arrows which are for …

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Howth Tramline Loop Walk

January 20, 2019 by admin

The following is the Howth Tramline Loop Walk taken from fingaldublin.ie. 1. Starting from the DART Station follow the blue arrow onto the promenade along the harbour. You are also following green, red and purple arrows which are for other loops. At the end of the prom, veer right onto Balscadden Road and ascend to reach Kilrock …

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Howth Black Linn Loop Walk

January 20, 2019 by admin

The following is the Howth Black Linn Loop Walk taken from fingaldublin.ie. 1. Starting from the DART Station follow the red arrow onto the promenade along the harbour. You are also following green, blue and purple arrows for other loops. At the end of the prom, veer right onto Balscadden Road and ascend to reach Kilrock car …

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