Carrickgollogan is one of my favourite short hikes in the Dublin Mountains. It’s a great place to get some fresh air and exercise and leave the worries… Read more “Carrickgollogan Hiking Trail”
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Old Bushmills Distillery – Northern Ireland
With the lockdown, it is easy to reminisce about previous adventures, to have a fresh appreciation for the places once visited and the freedoms enjoyed. This particular… Read more “Old Bushmills Distillery – Northern Ireland”
Dublin Mountains Way – Day 5 – Tibradden Wood to Killakee
This hike was a continuation of https://shellsadventures.com/2020/01/01/dublin-mountains-way-day-4-tibradden-wood-to-ticknock-forest-fairy-castle/ It felt a bit shorter of a hike, perhaps because it was relatively even elevation but it worked out to… Read more “Dublin Mountains Way – Day 5 – Tibradden Wood to Killakee”
Dublin Mountains Way – Day 4 – Tibradden Wood to Ticknock Forest, Fairy Castle
This hike was a continuation of https://shellsadventures.com/2019/11/30/dublin-mountains-way-day-3-glencullen-to-ticknock-forest-fairy-castle/. Since there wasn’t a car park located at the halfway point of Ticknock Forest, I started off at the next available… Read more “Dublin Mountains Way – Day 4 – Tibradden Wood to Ticknock Forest, Fairy Castle”
Dublin Mountains Way – Day 3 – Glencullen to Ticknock Forest, Fairy Castle
This hike was a continuation of https://shellsadventures.com/2019/11/24/dublin-mountains-way-day-2-carrickgollogan-to-glencullen/. The day 3 hike started off at Johnnie Foxes car park, following the Dublin Mountains Way signs, about 7KM to… Read more “Dublin Mountains Way – Day 3 – Glencullen to Ticknock Forest, Fairy Castle”
Dublin Mountains Way – Day 2 – Carrickgollogan to Glencullen
This is the continuation of https://shellsadventures.com/2019/11/16/dublin-mountains-way-day-1-shankill-to-carrickgollogan/ The day 2 hike started off at Carrickgollogan car park, following the Dublin Mountains Way signs, 7KM to the turn around… Read more “Dublin Mountains Way – Day 2 – Carrickgollogan to Glencullen”
Dublin Mountains Way – Day 1 – Shankill to Carrickgollogan
I have set myself the challenge of doing the entire Dublin Mountains Way from the start in Shakill all the way to the mountains in Tallaght. The… Read more “Dublin Mountains Way – Day 1 – Shankill to Carrickgollogan”
Bohernabreena Reservoirs – Dublin – Ireland
The Bohernabreena Reservoirs car park is only a 35 minute drive from Dublin’s city center. There are limited parking spots available so try to arrive early in… Read more “Bohernabreena Reservoirs – Dublin – Ireland”
Kilcoole to Greystones Coastal Walk – Ireland
One of my favourite activities is getting out into the countryside and going on some new walks or hikes that Ireland has to offer. This walk, in particular,… Read more “Kilcoole to Greystones Coastal Walk – Ireland”
Glen Ding Forest – Ireland
The Glen Ding Forest can be found close to the village of Blessington, nearby the Blessington Greenway. The forest is known for its sand and gravel quarrying,… Read more “Glen Ding Forest – Ireland”
