A forest walk with a detour to the top of The Scalp – panoramic views, but not for the faint-hearted! Finally, following week after week of downpours any time I was off work, we’ve had a couple of days sunshine and I’ve been able to undertake a little exploration that I’ve wanted to do for [...]
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Scary Scalp Walk
Posted in Co. Wicklow, Coillte, dublin, Dublin Bus route 44, Landscape, Odd Signs, The Scalp, The Sugarloaf, walks on August 1, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Walking the Great South Wall
Posted in dublin, Dublin Bay, Dublin Port, ireland, Post Industrial Landscape, Ships, Urban Wildlife, walks on June 12, 2007 | 2 Comments »
With open vistas in every direction, and a cool breeze on even the hottest day, the Great South Wall is the hidden gem of Dublin Bay. NOTE: Full details and directions for this walk can be found in our Walks by Car section. A version for bus access and including Irishtown Nature Reserve will be [...]
Carrickgollogan and it’s Tower Staircase
Posted in Disused Mines, dublin, Hilltop Structures, Landscape, walks on June 3, 2007 | 2 Comments »
A visit to a 150 year old tower on a hilltop with a scary-looking outside staircase, visible in many parts of south-east Dublin. For my second expedition, I picked something much more manageable, and took my American friend JS along with me. I will write this up as a “walk page” with directions shortly. Carrickgollogan [...]
Fat Steve Learns
Posted in dublin, ireland, walks on May 26, 2007 | 1 Comment »
If you’re reading this while it is the only post on this blog, apologies. You’ve caught me while I’m still trying to get everything set up and photos and other information transferred across. What I’m aiming to do here is to build up a library of walks that can be followed in the mountains, countryside [...]
