Bray is a Victorian seaside resort town at the southern end of the DART line, with a long promenade backed by amusements and chip shops, and the Bray Head Cliff Walk climbing away from the seafront to link with Greystones 7 km south. The walk is a real coastal hike, not a stroll, with sustained climbing and cliff-edge sections.
| Distance | 25 km from city centre |
|---|---|
| Travel time | 45 minutes by DART |
| Getting there | DART from Pearse, Tara Street or Connolly to Bray; 45 min; ~€3.40 with Leap Card (~$3.74). Trains every 15–20 minutes. |
| Address | Bray DART Station, Strand Road, Bray, County Wicklow, A98 Ireland |
How to get there
- DART
- Car (35 min via N11)
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Location
Bray DART Station, Strand Road, Bray, County Wicklow, A98 Ireland
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Highlights
- Bray Head Cliff Walk to Greystones (about 7 km one-way, 2–3 hours, moderate-to-strenuous with a steady climb out of Bray)
- The seafront promenade and beach, flat and suitable for a shorter, easier walk
- Return option: DART runs from Greystones back to Dublin, so the cliff walk does not need to be retraced on foot
- The National Sea Life Centre on the promenade, a wet-weather backup option
Tips for visiting
- The cliff walk has narrow, unfenced sections above the sea and has been closed after landslips in the past — check current trail status locally (visible on notice boards at the Bray trailhead) before setting out
- Wear proper walking shoes; the surface is uneven gravel and rock for long stretches, not paved
- Greystones DART station at the far end means a one-way walk with a train back is easier than an out-and-back from Bray