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Sandymount Strand – Merrion Strand loop from Irishtown

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Sandymount Strand – Merrion Strand loop from Irishtown

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Sandymount Strand – Merrion Strand loop from Irishtown

01:36

6.35km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

950 m

Sandymount Strand

Highlight • Beach

Sandymount Strand is a picturesque coastal area. This scenic stretch of coastline is renowned for its expansive sandy beach and breathtaking views of Dublin Bay and its surrounding areas. It's …

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2

2.04 km

Martello Tower Sandymount

Highlight • Historical Site

The Martello Tower in Sandymount stands proudly as a sentinel of history along the picturesque coastline of Dublin. These iconic structures, a series of 29 in total, were constructed along …

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3

2.34 km

Sandymount Swimming Baths Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Looks like a former small harbour - when the tide is low you can easily walk here.

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4

2.92 km

Merrion Strand

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

This segment of Merrion Strand can be walked only at low tide, nevertheless even at low tide it is a very wet section and rubber boots may be needed.

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5

3.24 km

Merrion Strand Beach

Highlight • Beach

Merrion Strand a small beach, near the DART train crossing Merrion Gate

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B

6.35 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.41 km

2.36 km

391 m

186 m

Surfaces

2.36 km

2.25 km

1.44 km

297 m

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