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<\/p>\nOn tonight’s Tracks and Trails, broadcaster and writer Maia Dunphy and presenter Doireann N\u00ed Ghlac\u00e1in go on a beautiful walk from Tibradden Wood to Glencullen on the Dublin Mountains Way, a fitting and uplifting finale to Series 13.<\/p>\n
This walk finds solitude, perspective, and unexpected beauty high above the city; a reminder that wildness is never far from Dublin’s doorstep, and that there is always more to discover on the island of Ireland.<\/p>\n
Distance: 10km<\/p>\n
Starting Point: Tibradden Wood Car Park (Coillte)<\/p>\n
End Point: Glencullen Adventure Park<\/p>\n
Terrain: Forest paths, open land, mountain trails<\/p>\n
Difficulty: Moderate<\/p>\n
Duration: 3-4 hours<\/p>\n
Best for: Experienced walkers, those seeking solitude and panoramic views over Dublin.<\/p>\n
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Trail Tips:<\/p>\n
Navigation: This section of the Dublin Mountains Way is waymarked. Carry a map or use a navigation app, as paths on the open mountain can be less distinct in poor visibility.<\/p>\n
Weather: The Dublin Mountains are exposed, and conditions can change rapidly. Always bring waterproofs and an extra layer, regardless of the weather in the city below.<\/p>\n
What to Bring: Sturdy hiking boots are essential. Bring waterproofs, plenty of water, snacks, and a fully charged phone.<\/p>\n
Getting There: Tibradden Wood is accessible by car and has a car park. Check Dublin Bus for the nearest bus routes and connections.<\/p>\n
Trail Conditions: Paths can be boggy and wet, particularly on open sections. Conditions vary seasonally, so check locally before setting out after heavy rain.<\/p>\n
About the Dublin Mountains Way:<\/p>\n
The Dublin Mountains Way is a 43km walking trail stretching from Shankill on the south coast to Tallaght, passing through some of the most scenic upland terrain close to any European capital city.<\/p>\n
The area around Tibradden contains the remains of Bronze Age tombs and offers sweeping views across Dublin Bay and the city below. The Dublin Mountains Partnership manages a network of trails in this area. For more information, visit dublinmountains.ie.<\/a><\/p>\n Watch episodes back now on RT\u00c9 Player.<\/a> To watch outside of Ireland, head to YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On tonight’s Tracks and Trails, broadcaster and writer Maia Dunphy and presenter Doireann N\u00ed Ghlac\u00e1in go on a…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":439297,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[61,60,43],"class_list":["post-439296","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-ireland","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439296","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=439296"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439296\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/439297"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=439296"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=439296"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=439296"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}