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Dún Laoghaire Harbour – Sandycove Beach loop from Dún Laoghaire Mallin

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Leinster

Dublin

Dún Laoghaire Harbour – Sandycove Beach loop from Dún Laoghaire Mallin

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Dún Laoghaire Harbour – Sandycove Beach loop from Dún Laoghaire Mallin

01:41

6.56km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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179 m

Dún Laoghaire Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Dun Laoghaire Harbour is a real gem on the east coast of Ireland. This picturesque harbor town is just a short hop from Dublin and offers a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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317 m

King George IV Monument, Dún Laoghaire

Highlight • Monument

The King George IV Monument in Dún Laoghaire pays homage to the historic visit of King George IV in 1821 when the town was known as Kingstown.

This monument stands near the harbor, commemorating that moment in history.

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1.69 km

Dun Laoghaire East Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful lighthouse that sits at the very end of the East Pier in Dun Laoghaire.

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2.96 km

Crimean War Cannon at Sandycove

Highlight • Monument

Discover this interesting artifact from the Crimeon War. The spot also provides an excellent opportunity to sit and watch the sea and birds with magnificent views of Sandycove and beyond.

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3.16 km

Statue of Roger Casement

Highlight • Monument

The statue, holds a special significance as it commemorates Roger Casement's remarkable life. Casement was born in Sandycove in 1864 and went on to become an early international human rights …

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3.59 km

Mothership Sculpture, Newtownsmith

Highlight • Monument

"Mothership" is a sculpture commissioned in 1998 as part of the Dun Laoghaire Drainage Scheme's Percent for Art initiative. Situated in Newtownsmith, between Dun Laoghaire and Glasthule, this artwork has …

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4.45 km

The Forty Foot (swimming spot)

Highlight • Beach

The Forty Foot is a scenic spot located at the southern tip of Sandycove, where a tradition of year-round swimming in the Irish Sea has thrived for approximately 250 years. …

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4.47 km

Sandycove Beach

Highlight • Beach

Sandycove is a charming coastal area located along the shores of Dublin Bay. One of the most iconic features of Sandycove is the James Joyce Tower and Museum.
The area …

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6.56 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.50 km

688 m

363 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.95 km

1.14 km

292 m

146 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

24 %

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Dún Laoghaire Harbour – Sandycove Beach loop from Dún Laoghaire Mallin

Dún Laoghaire Harbour

King George IV Monument, Dún Laoghaire

Dun Laoghaire East Lighthouse

Crimean War Cannon at Sandycove

Statue of Roger Casement

Mothership Sculpture, Newtownsmith

The Forty Foot (swimming spot)

Sandycove Beach

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