Visit Us - Trails and Maps

The beautiful Coast south of Dublin city is truly where the city meets the sea. There’s a host of activities to enjoy on land and in the pristine waters of the Irish Sea. You can learn to sail, enjoy a thrilling trip in a power-boat or try paddle boarding, kayaking or kite-surfing. Dive in for a sea swim or just relax on the beach. Go fishing or take a cruise and learn about the incredible Dublin Bay UNESCO Biosphere.

Hire a bike or simply go for a stroll and enjoy the breath-taking views. Visit the charming towns and villages which adorn our coastline – there are loads of fun cultural attractions and delights just waiting for you to discover. You can explore ancient castles and harbours, browse unique boutiques, and eat in some of the best restaurants in Ireland. The choice is yours.

Check out our 7 visitor maps

1 - Urban Splash - This map shows the wealth of water based activities in the picturesque towns & villages along the south Dublin coast. Bathing, sailing, kayaking, scuba diving, ferry trip around the bay, sailing and stand up paddle boarding are some of the main highlights.

Watch this short video of sailing in Dun Laoghaire Harbour, the jewel in the crown of our county. 

2 - Well Worth the Climb - This map guides you around the uplands of the county with the most spectacular views of the city and Dublin Bay. Find your way to zip-lining, horse riding, climbing, trekking, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking and the start of the well known Wicklow Way, a 32km (82 mile) trail that starts in dlr and makes it way up through the Wicklow mountain range.

Watch this video to get a snippet of adventure in our mountains.

3 - Between the lines - This map is a guide to all the cultural and historic gems that dlr has to offer. Theatre, music, heritage tours, gardens, literary & music events are just a few of the historic & cultural attractions in the county.

Watch this video to get a glimpse of our culture and heritage.

4 - Dun Laoghaire Town Map 

The Dun Laoghaire Town map is a guide to this iconic seaside town with a wealth of cultural, maritime and architectural charm alongside a busy shopping district with an array of cafes/restaurants to tickle your fancy. 

Watch this video for a glimpse of this town.

5 - Dublin Mountain Experience - Interactive Map

The Dublin Mountain Experience interactive map (Google Maps Platform) is a quick link to all the activities, car parks, restaurants, cafes and most importantly the trails in our beautiful uplands.

6- Dun Laoghaire Town Walking Tour of Historical Buildings

30 Points of interest from the harbour up through the town of Dun Laoghaire. This list will give you a little snippet of history on the most notable points of interest around our historic town. Town Hall, Peoples Park, Queen Victoria Monument & more.

The map is a collaboration between Dun Laoghaire Town & Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. 

7 - Dun Laoghaire Harbour Trail 

Construction began on Dun Laoghaire harbours walls in 1817 to shelter incoming vessels from the turbulant waters of Dublin Bay.

This 10 stop trail starts at the tourist information kiosk (adjacent to Dun Laoghaire Train (DART) station) and guides you all the way down the well know east pier. Enjoy the views of Howth, Dublin Bay, Scotsmans Bay and the coast down south to Sandycove.