Tiknock

Site Name:

Tiknock

National Grid Reference

O 152 242   Understanding grid references

Ordnance Survey Ireland Discovery Series:

50

Location

Tiknock is located in the Dublin Mountains, only a half hour 44B bus or car journey's time from the centre of Dublin; 3 km south west of Sandyford.  Download location map

How do I get there?

From the city centre, head for Marlay Park via Rathfarnham. Passing the main entrance to the Park on your right, turn right at St.Enda’s GAA Club and, following the road around the edge of the Park, turn left at the Taylor’s Grange junction onto the R113. Take the second turn on the right and this will bring you to the entrance to Tiknock forest. 

Features:

• National Waymarked Ways Trail Head
• Picnic Site
• Walking Trails
• Viewing Points
• Waymarked Trails
• Historic buildings

Activities:

• Walking/Hiking

Site Description

Tiknock offers up to 10 km of mountain and forest walks with some spectacular views of Dublin City, Dublin Bay, Bray Head and Wicklow Mountains.  The forest has an extensive network of forest trails with pleasant walks through the plantations of Sitka spruce, Japanese larch, Scots pine, Monterey pine and lodgepole pine.

The entrance to the property at 270 meters above sea level leads to the summit of the Three Rock Mountain (444 meters above sea level). The three large rock formations are the result of weathering and together with picturesque views over the Wicklow mountains and the coast create a very popular tourist destination. In the area, there is also a Two Rock Mountain (536 meters above the sea level) with romantic ruins of the Fairy Castle.

The walking paths in this area are of moderate difficulty. The main forest roads are easily accessible for children and people with lower level of fitness. Tiknock is a possible starting point for the Wicklow Way, many parts of which are strenuous for walking. When taking this yellow waymarked trail and venturing into the hills, visitors are advised to be equipped with waterproof clothing, strong shoes, a drink and a map of compass.

Tiknock forest offers an easy access to Kilmashogue and Tibradden Mountain.

Recreation sites which you can access from here are:
Kilmashogue

Tiknock Trail(s)

• Wicklow Way (Tiknock)
• Download Map - All Trails

For more information on all Coillte’s recreational sites visit www.coillteoutdoors.ie