Location: Co. Dublin. Difficulty: Easy. Time: 45 minutes. Distance: 3.5km. Equipment: Runners. Families: Suitable for buggies. Rating: 5 stars. Reference: https://www.newbridgehouseandfarm.com This is a must-do for anybody living near Donabate. In addition to the impressive Georgian house there is a diverse collection of animals to admire as you stroll around the grounds - pigs, goats, … Continue reading Newbridge House and Farm
Location: Dublin. Difficulty: Easy. Time: 1 hour. Distance: 5km. Equipment: Runners. Families: Buggy friendly. Rating: 5 stars. Reference: http://phoenixpark.ie/ Phoenix Park is Europe's largest city park and it does not disappoint. On top of being a sanctuary for deer, a sports ground and a public amenity, it is also home to the US Ambassador’s Residence … Continue reading Phoenix Park – Papal Cross Loop
Difficulty: Moderate. Time: 2 hours. Distance: 8.5km for the white walk. Equipment: Hiking boots especially if you want to take on the summit. Families: Not suitable for buggies. Rating: 3.5 stars. Reference: https://www.coillte.ie/site/mullaghmeen-forest/ Only an hour drive from Dublin, Mullaghmeen is the largest planted beech forest in Europe. It is a lovely peaceful way-marked walk … Continue reading Mullaghmeen Forest, Co. Westmeath
Location: Co. Dublin. Difficulty: Easy. Time: 1 hr. Distance: 5km. Equipment: Runners. Families: Suitable for buggies. Rating: 5 stars. This is a glorious park walk. There's ample parking and although the three carparks were rammed with cars, the park itself didn't feel crowded. Malahide park offers lots of entertainment for families - a huge playground, … Continue reading Malahide Park
Difficulty: Easy. Time: 30 mins. Distance: 2km for the “long walk”. Equipment: Runners. Families: Suitable for buggies. Rating: 3 stars. Reference: http://balrathwoods.com/?page_id=37 We found this wood on a google search of the best walks in Meath. On the website there's a map offering 3 options - a long walk, a short walk and a nature … Continue reading Balrath Woods, Co. Meath
Location: Co. Dublin. Difficulty: Easy. Time: 1 hr. Distance: 4km. Equipment: Runners. Families: Suitable for buggies. Rating: 5 stars. Reference: Information boards and signposts at several points around the park. This is a fantastic family friendly park walk. There's ample entertainment available for all the family and you could easily spend a whole day here. … Continue reading Marlay Park
Difficulty: Moderate. Time: 2.5 hours. Distance: 8km. Equipment: Hiking boots, long pants to protect you from the overgrowth. Families: Not suitable for buggies. Rating: 1 star for the waymarked route. Reference: https://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/annaloughan-loop/86143 This walk offers expansive views of Dundalk bay and beyond. However, the way marked route is extremely overgrown in parts. We started this … Continue reading Annaloughan Forest Loop, Louth
Location: Co. Wicklow. Difficulty: Easy. Time: 1.5 hours each way. Distance: 6.5km each way. Equipment: Runners. Families: Suitable for buggies. Rating: 4 stars. Reference: Information board at Avon Ri and there’s free maps available at the activity centre. This is a linear walk from Avon Ri to Russborough House alongside Blessington lake. It boasts magnificent … Continue reading Blessington Greenway
Location: Co. Wicklow. Difficulty: Difficult. Time: 3.5 hours. Distance: 10km. Equipment: Hiking boots. Families: Not suitable for buggies. Rating: 5 stars. Reference: http://www.wicklowwalks.com/tonelagee This mountain has taken the spot as our favourite hike of 2019! It provides an adventurous and somewhat challenging day out and the scenery is breathtaking. The route is described well on … Continue reading Tonelagee Mountain
Difficulty: Easy. Time: 3 hours. Distance: 10.5 km. Equipment: runners, raincoat, water. Families: Not suitable for buggies. Rating: 4 stars. Reference: "Family Walks around Dublin", by Adrian Hendroff. This is a relatively easy walk and the 360 views at the summit of Prince William's Seat are breathtaking. We were treated to a magnificent panorama of … Continue reading Prince William’s Seat
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