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Wandering With Art & Soul's avatar

Schengen shuffle ! Yep. Saving this one for that.

Erin, Nomad Life's avatar

Love the Aran Islands, the sheepdog video, and all things Irish! (I mean my name *is* Erin after all!) 🍀

Practical Globetrotters's avatar

Great post! Saving this one for future Irish travels!

Lisa McMann's avatar

We're stopping in Dublin on a cruise and I'm wondering if there's a scenic walk or hike that starts near the cruise port that you'd recommend.

Chris Englert (EatWalkLearn)'s avatar

I'm assuming you'll come into Dun Laorghie on the cruise. It's a terrible cruise port. You'll have a lengthy tinder. But, Dun Laorghie is a cute cute seaside town. You can walk along the sea port and the coastal path in both directions. The good news is there's a DART station there. It's 2,25 euro each way. You can get Tix with your phone. Depending on the type of walk you want to do, I rec two things. 1. Take the DART to Bray and hike to the Bray Head. There's a cross on top of the hill and the views are incredible. The hike is a bit rocky and steep. 2. If you want an easier hike that's more urban, take the DART south to Shankill, walk the coastal path north. You'll be on trail, a little bit of beach. Sidewalk. You'll go past U2’s Bono's house. Then end up in Dalkey. Do the castle trail thru town (short), grab a cuppa. Then take the DART back to Dun Laorghie. Have fun!

Lisa McMann's avatar

This is fantastic info, thank you Chris! We'd heard about the DART, and it's great to have a recommendation for something close by. I imagine we'll decide on the day how adventurous we feel. Thank you thank you!

Chris Englert (EatWalkLearn)'s avatar

Have fun. When do you come thru? We're in Dublin til the 16th

Lisa McMann's avatar

Aw nuts--we'll be there on the 19th. I'm sorry we'll miss you--that would've been a fun meetup!

Travel Debutante's avatar

I have a hard time doing nothing! I will check this book out! Love hearing about Ireland. My Grandmother was born in County Sligo and hope to really immerse one day soon!

Chris Englert (EatWalkLearn)'s avatar

It's a wonderful country that deserves your time!