Category archives: Dublin

This article gives an overview of a 5.7km walk along the Liffey as the river flows slowly through Dublin’s city centre. The Liffey Walk is unusual for a number of reasons. Firstly, the Liffey Walk is completely urban. Indeed the route is probably through the busiest area in the whole…

What are the best Dublin walks? It’s such a hard question that I don’t think any two people would give you the same answer. A lot of people have an opinion on it though. With that in mind, I’ve compiled a list of 9 of the best Dublin walks on…

Kippure is the highest mountain in Dublin at 757m and the 56th highest peak in Ireland. The top of the mountain holds a large television mast that makes Kippure quite distinguishable from long distances away. Climbing Kippure is relatively straight forward and a great way to spend a few hours….

The Great South Wall Walk is a wonderful way to get up close to some of Dublin’s most iconic landmarks. The route goes past the Poolbeg Chimneys and then out as far as the Poolbeg Lighthouse. There are a number of ways to complete this walk. This article describes a…

My previous Royal Canal Greenway Accommodation blog post focussed on my personal experiences when staying overnight in three different locations along the Royal Canal. This post is a wider guide to a broad range of accommodation along the 146km walking route. The aim is to be a tool to readers…

There are murmurings of a new Hamilton Way walking route in Dublin 15. A route of historical significance that would link Dunsink Observatory to the Royal Canal. Sounds great doesn’t it? 1,049 individuals have signed a petition (as of 12th May 2021) for Fingal and Dublin City Council to put…

The Killiney Hill Walk is a real treat. The views from the hill out over Dublin Bay are magnificent. However the real brilliance about the Killiney Hill Walk is the tonnes of other lovely beauty spots that are within strolling distance. The Route for the Killiney Hill Walk This post…

So far when talking about Wicklow on this blog, it’s been mostly along dedicated walking trails like the Wicklow Way. This post is a bit different as I explore the off the beaten track route that is the Wicklow Round.  What is the Wicklow Round? The Wicklow Round is a…

The Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed park in Europe. The Park dates back to the 1660’s where it was originally a royal hunting ground. Eventually opened to the public in 1747. This post discusses the lovely 12km Phoenix Park perimeter walk. The park still has a herd of deer….

Blessington Street Basin is one of Dublin’s hidden gems. The park is located in the heart of the city and quite rightly known as Dublin’s secret garden. Comprising a 600m linear section of what was formerly a leg of the Royal Canal connecting Phibsborough to Broadstone plus the old reservoir…