Whether it’s a sunny day or a raging wintry day, this promenade is the perfect place for a walk. The views on a sunny day are stunning particularly in the direction of Sandycove or across the bay to Howth. If you are a fan of boats, yachts, cruiseliners, there is always activity out in the bay so you can catch them coming in and out of Dun Laoghaire or even in and out of Dublin Port. The bay is also home to plenty of swimming competitions plus when in season local rowing teams often have regatta’s out in the Bay and what better way to catch it all than a prime seat along this promenade. So I mentioned a winter’s day too… Yes, be prepared and wrap up well but yep, what I love about it is that on a during high winds and stormy days, the noise of the waves crashing and the spectacular views along the shore front is amazing. If you are a keen photographer, again these action shoots could prove super rewarding after a day being soaked and battered by all Irish weather has to give. So whether a peaceful stroll or taking up a seat to watch the world go by… this is just the place!
Quentin D.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Dublin, Republic of Ireland
I spent a nearly 3 unhealthy years working in Dun Laoghaire and never had an inkling that this place of even existed… yeah, that can happen I hear you say, jumping to Qs defence protecting the object of their affections like so many frenzied fans… none the less it is true, I missed this one. I am human after all. The tide was out on Sunday when we wandered along but I can easily see it being even more picturesque with the waters at their fullest, mayhaps on a winters afternoon all wrapped up warm and indulging in a Teddys Ice-cream(It’s never too cold for Teddys) The pics attached give an idea of what it’s like, to be sure it’s not a long walk but enjoyable. There are also signs up for pier fishing which I’m totally going to try sometime soon.
