Dog walks: Ticknock wood

We are part of  Dublin dog meetup group.
Every saturday we go to a different place and that allows me to discover new dog walks!

Ticknock forest is on the Dublin mountains, 30 minutes far from the city centre.

We met on a Sunday morning at the car park with the other doggies at 12.
The 3 crazy dogs of the group started running and playing, it is safe to leave them off lead and we didn't have problems with the people we met.

The route is very nice, you can follow the main road, big and safe or go on some lateral smaller paths.
There are scenic points with a beautiful view on the coast, Bray and Dublin.
We did a circle, about 90 minutes walk, a bit uphill but not difficult.
There were parts with water where the dogs had a lot of fun.
There are no dangerous cliffs and the dogs can enjoy, explore and run free!
 You can find more information here http://www.dublinmountains.ie/index.php?id=135

At the end of the walk we had some coffee and drinks at the local pub, with an outdoor area where dogs where allowed!

Definitely a nice dog walk, I will go there again and explore new routes! 

Parking Info:

Please use the car park facilties provided and do not block local resident's access along the public road.

Car park closes: 16:00 Nov-March; 20:00 April-Oct
Parking fee price: None

How do I get there?

From the city centre, head for Marlay Park via Rathfarnham. Passing the main entrance to the Park on your right, turn right at Ballinteer, St John's GGA Club and, following the road around the edge of the Park, turn left at the Taylor’s Grange junction onto the R113. Take the second turn on the right and this will bring you to the entrance to Tiknock forest. 

Tiknock Forest Entrance @53.255695,-6.251113

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