My Royal Canal Way Accommodation
I walked the Royal Canal Way from Dublin as far as Ballynacargy in August 2019. My 108km Royal Canal journey lasted 5 days in total. This post explores the Royal Canal Way Accommodation options that I stayed in. As such, it includes my own personal experiences of staying in three…
The Hamilton Way
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…
Walking for Mental Health
Today is Darkness into Light Day 2021. Given the day that’s in it, I wanted to write a piece about walking for mental health. We braved the elements this morning to do the Darkness into Light walk. Getting up in the wee small hours is tough. It’s even tougher when…
Killiney Hill Walk
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…
Climbing Silsean
I recently wrote about walking stage one of the Wicklow Round. Silsean is the 8th peak on the Wicklow Round route. Having experienced some difficulties on the descent from this mountain I wanted to return and get an idea of how climbing Silsean should be done properly. The Mountain Silsean…
The Wicklow Round (Part 1)
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…
Phoenix Park Perimeter Walk
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
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…
Walking the Royal Canal Way – Spencer Dock to Ashtown
I’ve previously written about walking the Royal Canal Way from Ashtown to Ballynacargy. This time I am taking a look at the initial stages of the Royal Canal Way to Ashtown. Firstly starting from the Famine Memorial on the banks of the River Liffey I walked the 8.1km to Ashtown…
Hiking Frequently Asked Questions
It’s the start of February 2021. The country has been in Level 5 lockdown for over a month. We are going to be in Level 5 lockdown for at least another month. No leaving the house except for essential travel. Exercise limited to a 5km radius around your home. Put…