{"id":220,"date":"2016-07-16T17:38:27","date_gmt":"2016-07-16T17:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bootsnotroots.com\/?p=220"},"modified":"2021-12-01T20:17:57","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T20:17:57","slug":"day-trip-from-dublin-dalkey-and-killiney-hill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bootsnotroots.com\/day-trip-from-dublin-dalkey-and-killiney-hill\/","title":{"rendered":"Day trip from Dublin: Dalkey and Killiney Hill"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When most people come to Ireland they start and end in Dublin. If you happen to be visiting and don\u2019t have enough time to travel around the country, you should still see some of the quintessential Irish scenery. Exploring Dublin\u2019s seaside villages is a perfect way to see green rolling hills and typical quaint Irish houses with the Irish sea serving as a perfect backdrop. While Bray, Greystones, Howth<\/a>, and Malahide<\/a> are all great options if you want to steer away a bit from the crowded trails Killiney and Dalkey Hill make for a perfect afternoon hike. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just because the pictures look like the Mediterranean, unfortunately, doesn\u2019t mean this walk will be warm and sunny. As any Irishman would say: \u201cJust because the sun\u2019s out, doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s not going to rain.\u201d I may have made that saying up, but you should know that in Ireland you should always be ready for rain. From the city center Dalkey\/Killiney is about a 20 minute train ride so expect a 40-minute round trip + exploration\/walking\/hiking for a total of about 4-5 hours. There are good places to eat in Dalkey near the train station, while Killiney was a little sparse in terms of places to eat and drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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