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DK32 · 14-03-2010, 20:14

Was that the route up the steps to the top of the hill Alex?

alexlyons · 14-03-2010, 21:11

If you go into the car park, on the left just as you go in, there is two paths.

They start pretty much on top of each other, but one visibly goes up and slightly to the right and you go up a few steps every now and again. If you haven't hit a few steps 30 seconds in then you're gone wrong. The other path goes a bit left and IIRC it goes down a bit and bends to the right, no steps at the start anyway. This one leads down dalkey quarry, and unless you want a major trek up some steps or have your climbing gear with you, take the other one! Once you go up the steps etc you'll get to a view of Dún Laoghaire and the bay on your left, its good but if you continue up another 100 meters (you effectively turn right and walk away from the view) it gets better, and you;re also just at the top, another 100 meters and you're at the castle, able to look north and south.

Hope that helps.

DK32 · 14-03-2010, 21:42

Last time I went up there I took a path that led you around the top ridge of the old quarry. It was a fair trek up a lot of stairs.

Sure were better off all meeting at the set time and then those who have been up recently can lead the pack. I'll be the one with a tow rope in his hand

alexlyons · 14-03-2010, 21:45

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Originally Posted by DK32

Last time I went up there I took a path that led you around the top ridge of the old quarry. It was a fair trek up a lot of stairs.

sounds like you did what I nearly did the first time! You end up practically in the middle of the quarry, not at the bottom, but most definitely not at the top! That's the left path I spoke of, the one just to the right of it is only a quick walk, less than you did in glendalough

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Sure were better off all meeting at the set time and then those who have been up recently can lead the pack. I'll be the one with a tow rope in his hand

Sounds good, I'll bring the tow hitch so

alexlyons · 15-03-2010, 19:49

just thinking, there have been a few people going to sandycove for sunrise with some seriously good shots coming back (I'm looking at you swingking and Kyle!).

Maybe we could organise a trip there some morning? no walk etc, just park and you're there, so it would need to be anywhere near as early as glendalough, even with the sunrise being earlier etc...

kjt · 15-03-2010, 21:00

Yea that sounds good, we could always do that on a weekday if people are so inclined and could go to work straight from there.

Sweet shots btw Ste!!

theboat · 15-03-2010, 21:29

I'd love to come along to one of these, and weekdays would probably suit me better

Can't make this sunday, unfortunately.

Dilynnio · 15-03-2010, 21:36

Just thought I would add that on Easter Sunday morning there is a "Sonrise" celebration up in the Killiney Hill.

I used to go up there as a kid. There is some music and if I remember tea and coffee.

The sunrise is amazing so enjoy whichever day you go.

Not sure if it still happens though.

kjt · 15-03-2010, 22:09

OK - BAM!

Thursday morning I'll be heading out that way if anyone wants to join moi

Probably be out there for 6.30/45

alexlyons · 15-03-2010, 22:35

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Originally Posted by kjt

OK - BAM!

Thursday morning I'll be heading out that way if anyone wants to join moi

Probably be out there for 6.30/45

Sandycove? I'm in!

xia · 15-03-2010, 22:53

Thursday? The day after Paddy's day??

Well, given it's a short stroll for me and my train to work is around 8...I'm in, as long as I don't have to go for a swim in forty foot

swingking · 15-03-2010, 22:55

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Originally Posted by kjt

Yea that sounds good, we could always do that on a weekday if people are so inclined and could go to work straight from there.

Sweet shots btw Ste!!

Thanks Kyle.

Afraid I'm out for Thursday, enjoy it guys. It's a great place to shoot and the results are worth getting up for

swingking · 15-03-2010, 22:56

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Originally Posted by xia

as long as I don't have to go for a swim in forty foot

I think that's part of the whole photowalk package

alexlyons · 15-03-2010, 22:59

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Originally Posted by swingking

Thanks Kyle.

Afraid I'm out for Thursday, enjoy it guys. It's a great place to shoot and the results are worth getting up for

Oh ye? I reckon you just can't handle the c&c from your other thread and are afraid to show your face down there again

xia · 15-03-2010, 23:04

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Originally Posted by swingking

I think that's part of the whole photowalk package

Hmmm...isn't at 7.00/7.15 (or so) mens only swim? So I'm not allowed. What a shame!

Ahh well, will take pics more towards Bulloch Harbour then

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14-03-2010, 20:14	#31
DK32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Greystones Area Posts: 746 Adverts \| Friends	Was that the route up the steps to the top of the hill Alex?

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alexlyons Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Home :) Posts: 1,946 Adverts \| Friends	If you go into the car park, on the left just as you go in, there is two paths. They start pretty much on top of each other, but one visibly goes up and slightly to the right and you go up a few steps every now and again. If you haven't hit a few steps 30 seconds in then you're gone wrong. The other path goes a bit left and IIRC it goes down a bit and bends to the right, no steps at the start anyway. This one leads down dalkey quarry, and unless you want a major trek up some steps or have your climbing gear with you, take the other one! Once you go up the steps etc you'll get to a view of Dún Laoghaire and the bay on your left, its good but if you continue up another 100 meters (you effectively turn right and walk away from the view) it gets better, and you;re also just at the top, another 100 meters and you're at the castle, able to look north and south. Hope that helps.

14-03-2010, 21:42	#33
DK32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Greystones Area Posts: 746 Adverts \| Friends	Last time I went up there I took a path that led you around the top ridge of the old quarry. It was a fair trek up a lot of stairs. Sure were better off all meeting at the set time and then those who have been up recently can lead the pack. I'll be the one with a tow rope in his hand

15-03-2010, 19:49	#35
alexlyons Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Home :) Posts: 1,946 Adverts \| Friends	just thinking, there have been a few people going to sandycove for sunrise with some seriously good shots coming back (I'm looking at you swingking and Kyle!). Maybe we could organise a trip there some morning? no walk etc, just park and you're there, so it would need to be anywhere near as early as glendalough, even with the sunrise being earlier etc...

15-03-2010, 21:00	#36
kjt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rathfarnham Posts: 2,934 Adverts \| Friends	Yea that sounds good, we could always do that on a weekday if people are so inclined and could go to work straight from there. Sweet shots btw Ste!!

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theboat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dublin. Posts: 242 Adverts \| Friends	I'd love to come along to one of these, and weekdays would probably suit me better Can't make this sunday, unfortunately.

15-03-2010, 21:36	#38
Dilynnio Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 720 Adverts \| Friends	Just thought I would add that on Easter Sunday morning there is a "Sonrise" celebration up in the Killiney Hill. I used to go up there as a kid. There is some music and if I remember tea and coffee. The sunrise is amazing so enjoy whichever day you go. Not sure if it still happens though.

15-03-2010, 22:09	#39
kjt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rathfarnham Posts: 2,934 Adverts \| Friends	OK - BAM! Thursday morning I'll be heading out that way if anyone wants to join moi Probably be out there for 6.30/45

15-03-2010, 22:53	#41
xia Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sandycove Posts: 984 Adverts \| Friends	Thursday? The day after Paddy's day?? Well, given it's a short stroll for me and my train to work is around 8...I'm in, as long as I don't have to go for a swim in forty foot