Prepare to hike the Poolbeg Lighthouse
Hike the Poolbeg Lighthouse with confidence by using the HiiKER toolkit to help you before your hike and during your hike with the HiiKER app.
Get the map for this trail offline for FREE!
Download the map for the Poolbeg Lighthouse on the HiiKER app and make sure you can still navigate while in areas of no or low network connectivity. It’s FREE!
What to expect
Walk to Poolbeg Lighthouse on this moderate 10.8km loop walk. An active lighthouse established in 1786, it’s located at the mouth of the River Liffey, Dublin. Close to the city, there’s much to see as the trail passes through the Irishtown Nature Park, past beaches and onto ‘The Great South Wall’, and home of the iconic red Poolbeg Lighthouse, and a popular spot for bird-watching. A fairly exposed trail that’s known to be windy and wet, which can make it more challenging than expected. Mix up the route with other trails within the nature park.
Dogs are allowed but should be kept on a leash.
Photo Credit:
Giuseppe Milo
Dogs are allowed but should be kept on a leash.
Photo Credit:
Giuseppe Milo
loop car-park road-walking coastal nature public-bathrooms public-transport beach photo-spots city dogs-on-leash child-friendly bird-watching historic-site
Trail stats
Trail length
10.8 km
Time
2 h 49 m
Total Elevation Gain
27 m
Total Elevation Loss
27 m
Avg Elevation per KM
3 m
Max Elevation
