Dublin's Monumental Mountains

Discover the archaeological history of the mountains from dolmens to tombs, stones and churches.

DL Anseo & Dun Laoghaire Harbour Trail

Dun Laoghaire Anseo is a urban art trail in the town of Dun Laoghaire. The word Anseo is the Irish/Gaelic word for “here”.

The trail features 28 pieces of art commissioned by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council from the harbour up through the town.

Mountain Trails.ie - Guided hikes in Dublin Mountains

The hike starts on the edge of the Dublin Mountains, at Tibradden Hill, where you will walk up through the forest on a well made track and onto open hillside to reach the ancient passage tomb at the top of the hill, as we ascend we will get fine views across Dublin to Howth Head and the coast, and on a fine day can see as far as the Mourne Mountains to the north.

Dun Laoghaire Harbours Walks & Vistas

One of the most well know walks in Dublin, the east pier at Dun Laoghaire Harbour is a 2km round trip with views of Dublin Bay, Sandycove, Howth & Pool Beg towers. An ice cream or a bag of chips are a must!

Dublin Mountain Way

A 42km trek across the Dublin Mountains, this trail can be enjoyed in small pieces or all at once from Shankill on the coast to Tallaght to the west of the city.

Killiney Hill

A short but steep walk from the carpark & playground up past the café to the highest point overlooking Killiney beach and out to Bray in Co Wicklow.

Walk the Wicklow Way

A well beaten trail of 127km from Marlay Park at the foot of the Dublin Mountains, through Co. Wicklow (The Garden of Ireland) to Co. Carlow. Choose pieces to enjoy or pack a bag to brave the whole route.

Tibradden Wood (Pine Forest)

Tibradden or Teach Bruadain (the house of Bruadain) lies between Cruagh and Kilmashogue mountains and is about 320m above sea level.

Shankill to Carrickgollogan Walk

Take the train to Shankill and at Bradys Pub in the village you will find the trail to Barnaslinga Wood where the most stunning views in the county can be found.

Rathmichael Walk

Known for its luscious green forest, Rathmichael is home to Pucks Castle & stunning coastal views from its highest point.