Events to celebrate Dublin Climate Action Week and National Biodiversity Week

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Saturday 10th May, DMP Hop On Hike Off: Marlay Park to Fairy Castle

Public Transport Friendly Hike along the Wicklow Way and Dublin Mountains Way.

Booking is via Eventbrite

Join us for a moderate to strenuous 15km hike from Marlay Park to Fairy Castle along the Wicklow Way and Dublin Mountains Way. This hike is accessible via public transport. Please use the link below to plan your journey.

Important: All participants must have sturdy, waterproof footwear and a rain jacket. You may not be allowed to join the walk without these items. For the full list of what to bring, see below.

Date: Saturday, 10th of May at 11:00.

Duration: 4.5-5 hours, approximately.

Distance: 15km approximately, 510m of climb.

Degree of difficulty: Moderate to strenuous.

Bring: Sturdy waterproof footwear, rain gear, warm layers, food, snacks, hot drink and water.

Meeting point: Marlay Park, College Road car park at 10:45.

Public Transport: Check out TFI’s Journey Planner. Please be aware that most public transport will drop you off a short distance from the meeting point, so make sure to allow enough time to get there.

No Dogs allowed on this hike.

Please inform us of any health issues on the day and ensure you bring any necessary medication with you.

No last-minute cancellations or no-shows please. Our dedicated Volunteer Rangers are generously giving their time to guide this hike.

In the event of an orange or red weather warning, this event will be cancelled. Other weather warnings will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Tuesday, 13 May, Dublin Mountains Makeover Lunchtime Walk in Cruagh Wood to Celebrate Dublin Climate Action Week

Booking is Via Eventbrite

Join the DMP, Coillte, and South Dublin County Council to celebrate Dublin Climate Action Week on May 13th with a lunchtime walk at Cruagh Wood. Karen Woods from Coillte will lead an easy-paced hour-long walk and discuss the Dublin Mountains Makeover project. This initiative aims to transform over 900 hectares across nine Coillte forests from commercial use to recreational spaces, enhancing biodiversity and creating beautiful, diverse forests for future generations. A light lunch will be provided for attendees. To make the event more sustainable and accessible, a bus will run from The Square in Tallaght at 12:30PM (meet at 12:15PM at Rua Red Café and walk a short distance to the bus), returning from Cruagh at 2:30 PM. You may also use your own transport if you prefer.

Date: Tuesday, 13th of May.

Meeting point: Rua Red Café at The Square at 12:15PM or Cruagh Wood at 13:00PM.

Distance: 4km approximately.

Duration: 1-1.5 hours, approximately (2.5 hours including bus journey).

Degree of difficulty: Moderate due to incline and mountain access route boardwalk.

Bring: Sturdy footwear, rain jacket, warm layers and water.

Public Transport: free bus from Tallaght is available for this event.  Note, Local Link Kildare South Dublin Route SD4 bus operates to this location on Saturdays.

 No Dogs allowed on this hike.

Parking is limited at Cruagh Wood, please carpool where possible.

In the event of an orange or red weather warning, this event will be cancelled. Other weather warnings will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Wednesday, May 14th, 'Ticknock: What's Going On?' Guided Podcast Walk, a Dublin Climate Action Week event

Booking is via Eventbrite

Celebrate Dublin Climate Action Week with the 'Ticknock: What’s Going On?' Podcast Walk, created by artists Listen and Breathe. It was commissioned by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council under the Nature and Place Scheme and funded by Creative Ireland. DLR Nature and Place is supported by Coillte and Dublin Mountains Partnership. Follow the journey from the upper carpark at Ticknock Forest to Fairy Castle, guided by a host of local voices connected to the landscape. The podcast is timed to follow a moderate route at an easy pace. Core collaborators Hugh Farrell, Tyler Kieffer, and Kevin McNamara bring you this immersive experience through in-depth interviews

Participants will download the podcast to their own device in advance and the group will be guided by the DMP Volunteer Rangers. Download the poscast here https://ticknock.listenandbreathe.live/ or wherever you get your podcasts.

Please note that the route is steep at times so is not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Date: Wednesday, 14th of May at 18:30

Duration: 1.5 hours, approximately.

Bring: Headphones, sturdy waterproof footwear, rain gear, warm layers, water, and snacks.

Meeting point: Go past Biking.ie to the Trailhead Signs at the Upper Barrier at Ticknock Carpark at 18:15.

Public Transport: There is no direct public transport. See link to Transport for Ireland Journey Planner.

No Dogs allowed on this hike.

In the event of an orange or red weather warning, this event will be cancelled. Other weather warnings will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Sunday, May 18th, Biodiversity Week Event with NPWS Knocksink: From Dusk to Dark

Booking is via Eventbrite

Even on the fringes of Dublin, biodiversity abounds in quiet corners, overgrown areas, and old industrial landscapes like the leadmines of Carrickgollogan. Join the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Dublin Mountains Partnership on a journey from dusk into darkness and hear the sounds of the dusk chorus, allow quiet time for ears and eyes to adjust, take in the sights and sounds of city and country alike, and search for signs of nocturnal wildlife.

Date: Sunday, 18th May at 21:00 

Length: 3 to 4km approx. 

Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours approx.  

Degree of difficulty: Moderate  

Bring: sturdy footwear, rain jacket, warm clothes, drink and snack, head torch.  

Meeting point: Carrickgollogan carpark at 20:45. Parking is limited so please carpool where possible.

Note – no dogs, except guide dogs, allowed on this walk.

If you cannot attend, please cancel your tickets as early as possible, so that we may share them with others.

In the event of an orange or red weather warning, this event will be cancelled. Other weather warnings will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. 

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Saturday, 24th of May: A DMP Volunteer Ranger led hike from Ticknock to The GAP via the Dublin Mountains Way

Booking is via Eventbrite

PLEASE DO NOT BOOK UNLESS YOU ARE CERTAIN YOU CAN ATTEND.

Description: The DMP Volunteer Rangers will be leading this guided hike along a section of the Dublin Mountains Way (DMW). The route surfaces include footpaths, gravel trails and forest floor. On a clear day the views along the route are breathtaking.

PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL NOTE OF THE MEETING POINT.

Date: Saturday, 24th of May at 10:30

Duration: 3 hours, approximately.

Distance: 10km approximately, 300m of climb.

Degree of difficulty: Easy.

Bring: Sturdy waterproof footwear, rain gear, warm layers, water, and lunch.

Meeting point: Go past Biking.ie to the Trailhead Signs at the Upper Barrier at Ticknock Carpark at 10:15.

Public Transport: There is no direct public transport. See link to

TFI’s Journey Planner.

No Dogs allowed on this hike.

Parking is limited so please carpool where possible.

In the event of an orange or red weather warning, this event will be cancelled. Other weather warnings will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Saturday, May 31st- Aware Walk # 2 at Bohernabreena

Booking is via Eventbrite

Join us for the second installment of our 4-part public transport-friendly walk series, held on the last Saturday of each month from April - July. Whether you choose to participate in one or all of the walks, feel free to bring along a friend or two or family members.

We'll gather at Rua Red Café in The Square, where a complimentary bus will take us to the upper gate at Bohernabreena Reservoir for a scenic looped walk. After the walk, the bus will return to The Square.

These walks are for anyone living with depression, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed. They offer a simple, supportive way to connect with others and experience the healing effects of nature. Being outdoors and moving—even at a slow pace—can help lift your mood, ease stress, and support your mental wellbeing.

This walk will be led by experienced DMP Volunteer Rangers and supported by Aware Volunteers.

Date: Saturday, the 31st of May at 10:30.

Length: 4-5km approx.

Duration: Walk 1-1.5 hours approx. Full event including bus journeys, 2.5 hours approx.

Degree of difficulty: Easy.

Bring: Sturdy footwear, rain jacket, warm clothes, drink and snack.

Meeting point: Rua Red South Dublin Arts Centre beside The Square in Tallaght at 10:15.

Public Transport: Tallaght is served by LUAS Red Line and Dublin Bus. See link to Transport for Ireland Journey Planner for route suggestions.

Note – no dogs allowed on this walk.

Please inform us privately of any health issues on the day and ensure you bring any necessary medication with you.

In the event of an orange or red weather warning, this event will be cancelled. Other weather warnings will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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