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 UNESCO Dublin Bay Biosphere.

Hire a bike or simply go for a stroll and enjoy the breathtaking 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 8 visitor maps

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

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. Download map below 

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. Among the County's historical and cultural attractions are theatre, music, heritage tours, gardens, literary and music events. Download map below 

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. Download map below 

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 - 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: County Hall, the Peoples Park, the Queen Victoria Monument and more. Download map below 

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

7 - Dun Laoghaire Harbour Trail - Download the Dublin Discovery Trails APP here

Construction began on Dun Laoghaire Harbour's walls in 1817 to shelter incoming vessels from the turbulent waters of Dublin Bay.

This ten-stop trail starts at the Tourist Information Kiosk - adjacent to the Dun Laoghaire train (DART) station - and guides you all the way down the well known East Pier. Enjoy views of Howth, Dublin Bay, Scotsman's Bay and the coast down south to Sandycove. The map is also available in PDF. Download map below 

8 - DL Anseo Trail . Download the Dublin Discovery Trails APP here 

"Anseo" is the Irish language word for HERE.  The Anseo Trail consists of over 25 pieces of unique urban street art dotted around the town of Dun Laoghaire and its harbour.

Each piece tells its own story about the town of Dun Laoghaire and its people past and present.

The trail guides the visitor around the town and gives a brief understanding of the inspiration behind the art piece.