Killiney Hill
Killiney Hill
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William
Killiney, Ireland7 contributions
Nov 2020 • Solo
A great amenity to have in South County Dublin. The views are spectacular looking across the bay. I try to do the walk as much as possible.
Recently I have noticed how the Covid markings on the footpath have slowly started to disappear. It’s undoubtedly from the amount of people doing the popular South Dublin walk.
I have emailed the local council and nobody has got back to me.
I think by not having it, people are less likely to social distance.
Recently I have noticed how the Covid markings on the footpath have slowly started to disappear. It’s undoubtedly from the amount of people doing the popular South Dublin walk.
I have emailed the local council and nobody has got back to me.
I think by not having it, people are less likely to social distance.
Written December 8, 2020
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miriamodowd12
County Dublin, Ireland43 contributions
Oct 2020
One or my favourite place - all year round. I. have been delighted in going for walks there with my family, friends and dogs! The scenery and history is captivating and breathtaking. Lovely spot, I can't speak more highly of it. :)
Written September 21, 2021
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171956
Dublin, Ireland1,633 contributions
Sep 2012 • Solo
Access for motorists to the twin hills of Killiney [topped by an Obelisk] and Dalkey [topped by a Watch Tower and radio ariel] is at a Car Park just down the road from and behind the Fitzpatrick's Castle Hotel. Or take the DART to Dalkey, and exit from Platform 1 - walk up Cunningham Rd and at the end, turn right and keep walking uphill til you reach the entrance road to the aforementioned Car Park. Bus 59 from Dun Laoghaire DART station [not very frequent - every 40 minutes or so] will bring the visitor via a circuitous route to Killiney Village where there is a flight of steps to Killiney Hill. Kids have a fairly extensive play area just off the Car Park and plenty of space to run about on the meadows on either side of the access road [known as the Burmah Rd]. Plenty more play to be had in the pine trees behind the Car Park. Taking the path from the Car Park upwards into the hill the going is easy on a tarmac path. There is a good variety of trees through the wood and after about 500m there is a tearoom where visitors can sit and take some relaxation. This is next to the 'Main Gate' [limited parking outside] on which there are dedication plaques to Queen Victoria to whom the park was dedicated. Also, opposite the gate there is a bronze sculpure of Icarus about to take to the air. From the Tea Room, the path begins to climb quite steeply. About half way up, the steps from Killiney village join from the right. At the bend, the visitor gets the first view across Killiney Bay and the roof of Enya's castle home below. The path now swings sharply to the left for the last climb up to the summit. On the summit there is a prehistoric cairn on which the Obelisk is built. At the Obelisk the views in all directions are stunning and the observant visitor might spot the Cooley mountains [Co Louth] and the Mournes in Northern Ireland as faint shadows behind Howth across Dublin Bay. The view across Dun Laoghaire and into and beyond the Dublin urban sprawl is panoramic. Watch for 'planes landing if the flight path is behind Howth. In the evening 'lighting up' time sets the scene with thousands of street lights picking out the layout of the streetscape. To the south, the vista is across Ireland's "Bay of Naples", Killiney. Although a mirror image of the Italian bay, the scene is similar with the Sugarloaf in Co.Wicklow taking the place of Vesuvius. The headland of Bray is at the opposite end of the bay from Killiney Hill and the town with its amusements and promonade nestle at the foot of Bray Head. The DART railway line threads along under Killiney and the station beside the beach is easily visible. The railway was diverted inland but the original alignment can still be picked out as it runs along the cliffs towards Bray. Greystones trains can be spotted weaving in and out of the tunnels on Bray Head - a trip for another day perhaps! Behind Bray Head, Greystones sticks out 8km further on and in the distance Wicklow Head can be spotted on a good day. There are seats in the alcoves on the Obilisk on each face except the East side which is a locked door to the interior. From this side the view is across the sea. Very occasionally when atmospheric conditions are favourable, the peak of Snowdon and the Welsh mountains can be spotted. Hang Gliders jump off from the hill here and lusing thermals hang in the air for several minutes before eventually landing on Killiney Beach. All of the views - Counties Dublin, Meath, Louth, Armagh, Wicklow and Gwenydd from a hill not much more than 200m! Setting off towards the Tower on Dalkey Hill there is a strange stepped pyramid on the right. Visitors must climb this and circumabmulating each layer make a wish when sitting on the summit! There is a smaller Obelisk just down from the Wishing Stone. The Tarmac path descends through the woods - there are a few nooks and crannies with little stone seats along and down little paths off the main track. At the crossroads turn right and keep to the left. The path now follows parallel to the Vico Road and above White Rock beach. Above the path in the shrubs there is a stone "eagle". Near the end there is a flight of steps down to the Vico Rd [and once there, another down to the beach]. At the end of the path, just after where it meets a short cul-de-sac there is a rough path upwards along the wall of a private garden and a railing on the right. Take this path to climb Dalkey Hill. Alternatively, there is another flight of steps to the Vico Rd - the Cat's Ladder. Just a little way along the road there is a path which leads almost to the railway and by following downhill and the railway, Dalkey DART is a short walk. Torca Cottage [not open to the public] is along the road a little way. George Bernard Shaw lived here for a number of years as a boy and this is marked on a plaque at the gate. By climbing the path by the wall upwards, it wings its way around until it emerges above the quarries from which the stone for Dun Laoghaire harbour was extracted about 200 years ago. Climbers use the quarry faces and most days there are several teams practicing their sport at this location. The path is as steep as Killiney but mostly by stairs. At the summit there is a small Watch Tower dating from Napolionic times. Walking through the enclosure the path passes a radio ariel used to guide aircraft. The path then descends through the trees and the visitor enrerges at the Car Park. The circuit is about 4km. There are several maps and points of interest in the park. Look out for Red Squirrels which have recently been introduced to suppliment the dwindling population. Dolphins can sometimes be spotted from the Vico path jumping out of the water off White Rock. Rocky outcrops are granite with slivers of mica which catch the light. All in all plenty to do and see in a few hours just to the south of Dublin and afterwards a meal in one of the many restaurants in Dalkey or some liquid refreshment in the Druid's Chair in Killiney.
Written September 6, 2012
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Harrison F. Carter
Auckland, New Zealand12,826 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
Can imagine it would be much more enjoyable in the sunshine and the views more impressive, but worth a visit anyway.
Written July 23, 2023
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Laurence M
Galway, Ireland8 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
A superb public park with unrivalled views and accessibility destroyed by hoards of dog owners and their dirty dogs. The dogs appear to take their cue from the owners I met on the day... Needless to say, it was a relief to get through the park without the sinking feeling of dog dirt adhered to one's sole, which was no mean feat considering the copious quantities scattered around the place, like biological land mines waiting for the unsuspecting pedestrian. Frankly I was quite cross about a good walk ruined by ignorant (arrogant?) dog owners, their aggressively unsanitary pooches, and the complete lack of enforcement of the park rules by the council.
Written October 6, 2015
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Paddycomeback
Nottingham,England28 contributions
Jun 2015 • Solo
Dogs,dogs,dogs. If you like them great. Killiney Hill has terrific views,interesting sights and plenty of fresh air. There is also a nice tea room at one of the gates. But the dogs. It seems compulsory to bring a dog. Let it off the lead.Let it run wild and if it not annoying others sufficiently then start hurling balls,sticks,anything in any direction without any regard to who else is around. The rich inhabitants who live around there have a massive sense of entitlement and no regard for anyone,if they have two legs that is. The officious local council who charge for everything and ban most things really should act! Dogs on leads and no chucking unguided missiles around!
Written June 21, 2015
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AlbertSalichs
Manresa, Spain22,069 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Killiney Hill is a park located in Killiney, a town in the surroundings of Dublin. It is a beautiful little park, where you can do walks and see the views of surroundings. We came here and walk around all park in 30 minuts and we can see the views of the coast. Beautiful, not more.
Written February 25, 2018
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GwendolynLedger
Mobile, AL34 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
We walked here twice during our stay. We just could not get over the beautiful views from atop the hill. But an added addition was the beautiful churches and little glens along the way!
Written August 18, 2016
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ballinora4
Cork, Ireland169 contributions
Feb 2013 • Family
Excellent coastal views and a pleasant park. It is clearly THE place to bring dogs, but unfortunately most of the dogs had been left off the leash making it not so pleasant, especially for young children.
Written February 22, 2013
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TheSecretMuncher
Ireland63 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
This is one of the best city parks in Ireland with something for everyone. Even small children enjoy the opportunity to interact with dogs off lead. I’ve been walking the Hill for more years than I care to count and never once has there been any problem. Children also have a wonderful playground at the foot of the park and the adventurous ones can climb over the top of the Hill and down to the beach. My dogs sleep well after this - I’m sure parents and kids will too!!
Written April 26, 2019
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Is the car park open early so I can catch a sunrise ??
Written December 18, 2020
I think the car park is open 24 hours. I stayed in a local hotel, so I had parked there
Written December 19, 2020
Hi. Is the walk up the hill suitable for a pram?
Written April 9, 2019
Yes - most of it is paved path. There are offshoots that are tougher climb & not suitable but you’d have a lovely walk with a pram.
Written April 9, 2019
There is a direct bus from the airport to fitzpatrick's hotel
Written September 3, 2017
Hoe geraak je vanuit het centrum van Dublin in Killiney Hill ?
Welke bus/trein kun je best nemen ?
Bedankt !
How can you get to killiney hill with publin transport ? (from Dublin city center). Which bus/train goes there ? Thank's a lot !
Written December 6, 2016
I was there today and saw #59 bus goes right by there. Also the #703 bus from the Dublin airport stops at the Fitzpatrick hotel.
Written February 18, 2017
Can you do a loop of the hill, as in up one side and down another?
Written August 1, 2016
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