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Marlay Park
Marlay Park is a 121 hectares (300 acres) suburban public park located in Rathfarnham in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland. Lying about nine kilometers (5.5 miles) from Dublin city center, the parkland comprises woodlands, ponds and walks. Marlay Park is the official starting point of the 132 km Wicklow Way a long-distance walking trail, that begins at the car park adjacent to Marlay House. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlay_Park). Along with the great walks, there are plenty of facilities and activities in the park such as: Car parks Marlay House Marlay Park Playground Marlay Park Dog Park Food market every Saturday and Sunday morning near Marlay House Park Run every Saturday (https://www.parkrun.ie/marlay) Two Coffee Shops – http://brambles.ie/location/marlay-park-bolands-cafe/ & https://www.facebook.com/wicklowwaycafe/ Marlay…
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The Phoenix Park
The Phoenix Park is an urban park in Dublin, Ireland, lying 2–4 km west of the city centre, north of the River Liffey. Its 11 km perimeter wall encloses 707 hectares (1,750 acres)it is also one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces within any European capital city (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_Park). The park provides the public with a variety of walks and loops around this amazing green area. The park is home to a herd of wild fallow deer which can often be seen, especially near the Papal Cross (which was erected in 1979 for the visit of Pope John Paul II). Along with the availability of a large green area to walk, run…
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Walking In Killarney National Park & Muckross
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 info at http://www.killarneynationalpark.ie/
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Castletown House – Celbridge
A great place to go for a walk. Includes a nice little cafe. http://www.castletown.ie/
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Donadea Forest Park Walks
Great walk around Donadea Forest. Parking is 5 euro for a car and you need to pay with coins.
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Devils Glen
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 above, the river came through the glen in full uninhibited majesty, its roaring in throes of flood so loud that locals said the Evil One was howling for sinners down there. Car park location.
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The Wicklow Gap
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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Snowy Carton Avenue, Maynooth
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View of Dublin from Killiney
Photo by WhatToDoDublin.org
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Cold and Icy Lugnaqullia Mountain, Wicklow
Photos from Lugnaqullia today.
