Donabate to Portrane Cliff Walk
This coastal walk takes you along a lovely cliff top path from Donabate to Portrane in Fingal. The path is a popular one as it is located just 20km north east of Dublin.
The walk starts from the Donabate Beach car park at the southern end of the walk, near to the photogenic 19th century Martello Tower. You then head north along the cliff path with wonderful views over the bay towards Lambay Island. Along the way there's also some interesting geology with limestone cliffs, sheltered coves and mysterious caves.
It's about a 2km walk so approximately 4km there and back.
To continue your walking in the area head south to pick up the Malahide to Portmarnock Coastal Walk. There's some lovely beaches and lots of sea birds to look out for on the trail.
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Pubs/Cafes
At the end of the walk you can enjoy some refreshment at The Brook Pub in Portraine. You can enjoy some fine pizza from Doughbox and enjoy an excellent pint of Guinness in this friendly pub.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
To the south there's the Howth Cliff Walk to try. The trail is one of the most popular in Ireland with some truly glorious coastal views to enjoy.
To the north there's the Skerries Beach Walk. There's nice beaches, island views, a pier and seals to look out for in the harbour of this attractive area. Near Skerries there's also Balbriggan where you can visit the historic Ardgillan Castle. The 18th century country house is surrounded by a splendid 200-acre public park with beautiful gardens, sea views and miles of fine walking trails to try.
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Photos
Balcarrick Martello Tower
Portraine, County Dublin, Ireland
Lifeguard Station, Portraine, County Dublin, Ireland
Lambay Island from the path
Sheltered cove at Portrane. Thinly layered Ordovician limestones form cliffs, coves and caves at Portrane. Lambay Island is visible in the distance.
RMS Tayleur memorial, Portrane
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The Brook Pub, Burrow Road, Portrane. On its own loop of road on the eastern coast of Portrane, this pub was built in 1896. Just to the right is an access path to the coast of The Burrow peninsula.
Donabate Strand Beach. Another of County Dublin's wide beaches. The Dublin Mountains can be seen in the far distance.