The best walks and hikes around Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown
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Leinster? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes around Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks around Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 18, 2025
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1. Ticknock Forest loop via Fairy Castle
6.41km
01:58
240m
240m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.7
(28)
97
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2. Dun Laoghaire, Dalkey, and Killiney loop walk
12.8km
03:29
170m
170m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
229
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3. Dun Laoghaire East Lighthouse
2.70km
00:41
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.2
(19)
124
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4. Rathmichael, Carrickgollogan, and Barnaslingan Woods
12.0km
03:25
280m
280m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
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126
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5. Tibradden and Two Rock Mountain
9.33km
02:45
270m
260m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.4
(14)
71
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6. Glencullen to Three Rock Mountain via Fairy Castle
8.96km
02:40
250m
250m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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79
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7. Dun Laoghaire West Lighthouse via Seapoint Beach
4.83km
01:14
10m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
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55
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8. Craugh Mountain via Dublin Mountains Way
6.88km
02:04
210m
210m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.4
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30
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9. Glendoo Brook river trail from Tibradden Wood
10.4km
03:05
320m
320m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10. River Dodder via Bushy Park
8.34km
02:09
40m
40m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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