Explore Dublin's hidden gems and beautiful coastal line while escaping your daily hustle and bustle. Along with old harbours, beaches and palm trees, you might even get lucky enough to spot a seal.
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This is a flexible 29km walk from Bray Seafront to St James Church in Dublin City Centre.
We’re meeting at Finnbee's Coffee House on Bray Seafront at 9am for some light stretching and a brief introduction to the tour.
The Dart is following our route most of the time, so you can easily join in later or leave earlier if preferred.
Difficulty: Moderate (flat but long)
Total: 29.2km
Meeting point: Finnbee's Coffee House on Bray Seafront, Wicklow
Meeting time: 8:45am sharp
Price: We ask for a €12 donation that we give to charity.
Itinerary:
- Finnbee's Coffee House on Bray Seafront to St James Church Crinken, Bray, Co. Wicklow. 3.1 km
- St James Church, Crinken to Station Rd. Killiney, Co. Dublin 5.6 km
- Station Road to Convent Road, Dalkey 2.1 km
- Convent Road, Dalkey to James Joyce Tower, Sandycove Point 1.5 km
- James Joyce Tower to Seapoint Martello Tower 4.8 km
- Seapoint Martello Tower to Merrion Gates 4.0 km
- Merrion Gates to Hanover Quay 4.1 km
- Hanover Quay to Christ Church Cathedral 3.7 km
- Christ Church Cathedral to Parish of St. James (Dublin 8) 1.3 km
What to bring on the day:
- Water – don't foget to bring your reusable bottle!
- Small snack/lunch
- Comfortable walking or hiking shoes
- Blister plasters
- Sun cream and sunglasses
- Rain gear (just in case... it is Ireland after all!)
How to get there:
Bus: Bray is connected to Dublin city centre by the 145 and 155 buses. Dun Laoghaire and other south Dublin suburbs can be reached on the 45a, 45b, the 143, and 144. Bray is also reachable from other towns around County Wicklow, including Enniskerry, Newcastle, and Wicklow Town.
Dart: Trains run reguarly southbound from the city centre and Howth, and northbound from Greystones.
Car: As part of Follow the Camino's commitment to a sustainable planet, we ask that people car pool wherever possible when travelling to and from walking activities.
We look forward to introducing you to our days in Ireland and guiding you every step of the way.
Disclaimer: Participants will be responsible for their return trip home.
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