Living in the South of Dublin, one of my favourite things about the area is that there are countless hikes and nature trails within a short drive… Read more “Glen of the Downs Nature Trail, Co Wicklow – Ireland”
Tag: Hiking
Warrenscourt Forest Recreational Area, County Cork, Ireland
I discovered Warrenscourt Forest while I was staying nearby in Macroom. The forest is situated in a quiet area of the countryside and this trail is great… Read more “Warrenscourt Forest Recreational Area, County Cork, Ireland”
Erris Head Loop Walk, Belmullet – Ireland
Erris Head Loop Walk was highly recommended to me by a colleague for it’s incredible scenic coastal views. Unfortunately on the day I went out to Belmullet… Read more “Erris Head Loop Walk, Belmullet – Ireland”
Ard Na Gaoithe Forest – Cong, Ireland
This is a brilliant spot for a swim, or a peaceful walk if you are in the area.
Carrickgollogan Hiking Trail – Ireland
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 – 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”