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Dun Laoghaire Pier Walk

1.86 miles (3 km)

Open Streetmap Enjoy a visit to Dun Laoghaire Pier and Harbour on this popular coastal walk in Dublin.
The walk starts from the Dun Laoghaire Baths Car Park on Windsor Terrace. From here you can head west past the People's Park. The park is well worth a visit with attractive gardens, a fountain and a cafe where you could enjoy some refreshments after the walk. You can also see some singers/artists perform here on certain days.
From here it is a short stroll to the East Pier which was constructed in the early part of the 19th century. As you walk along the pier you will pass the Bandstand and the little fish and chips hut. There's splendid views of the town and out to sea from this exposed and scenic location. At the end of the pier there's also the photogenic East Pier Lighthouse which was completed in 1842.

Postcode

A96 AW95 - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Dun Laoghaire Pier Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

To continue your walking around the city you could pick up the Dublin Canal Walk along the Grand Canal. On the way you'll pass a number of pretty locks, hsitoric buildings and the statue of Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh. There's also the the Dublin River Liffey Boardwalk. The pleasant boardwalk trail passes a number of historic bridges and interesting old buildings in the heart of the city.
Just to the north you can pick up the Dublin Coastal Walk which takes you along the shared cycling and walking path in Clontarf. The walk additionally visits the lovely St Anne's Park where there's a rose garden, ponds and walks along the Naniken River.
To the south you can pick up the epic Dublin Mountains Way in Shankill. The popular waymarked trail takes you west into the stunning scenery of the Wicklow Mountains.

Photos

View of Dun Laoghaire from Ferris Wheel

View of the town from Ferris Wheel

The Dun Laoghaire Marina - geograph.org.uk - 1971956

The Dun Laoghaire Marina

The east pier lighthouse at Dun Laoghaire - geograph.org.uk - 1966848

The east pier lighthouse

Dun Laoghaire harbour - geograph.org.uk - 2626098

Dun Laoghaire harbour

Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Ireland - geograph.org.uk - 2526801

Dun Laoghaire Harbour

Sailing dinghies in Dun Laoghaire harbour - geograph.org.uk - 2523680

Sailing dinghies in the harbour

Dun Laoghaire (5840529232) (7)

Dun Laoghaire is a small town, Although part of greater Dublin it has its own unique identity.

The LE "Emer" at Dun Laoghaire - geograph.org.uk - 1081829

The LE "Emer". The LE "Emer" was built by the Verlome Cork Dockyard in 1978 and is similar in design and purpose to the "Deirdre". She is seen, dressed overall, during a courtesy visit to Dun Laoghaire.

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