Join a group of your fellow walkers on a stroll through Donabate, Malahide and Portmarnock! We run regular walks all around Ireland to help people get fit, meet new walking buddies, and learn about the Camino de Santiago!
This is an excellent walk for anyone who is considering a walking holiday, like the Camino de Santiago. The distance and elevation that you'll cover are very similar to what a short day on the Camino would be like!
The money raised is donated to our charity partners, in this case Vision Ireland. Thank you for joining us in this contribution!
At 9:45am, we’ll meet at the Donabate Dart station main entrance for some light stretching and a Camino Q&A with one of our expert Camino Planners before hitting the trail at 10am sharp. Starting in Donabate, we will head to the beautiful coast. Easily one of the most scenic parts of Dublin, this area gives you the feel of being in a small seaside town, but with wonderful city views too! The walk from Malahide to Portmarnock is an approx 4km elevated seaside coastal walk, skirting parkland on one side and the beach, down a small rock face, on the other side.
Difficulty: Moderate
Total: 17.1km
Meeting point: Donabate Dart station
Meeting time: 9:45am
Price: We ask for a €12 donation that we give to charity
What to bring on the day:
- Water – don't foget to bring your reusable bottle!
- Small snack/lunch
- Comfortable walking or hiking shoes. Proper, sturdy footwear suitable for long-distance walking, ideally with ankle support, will reduce the risk of injury on and after the walk.
- Small backpack
- Sun cream and sunglasses
- Rain gear (just in case... it is Ireland after all!)
How to get there:
Bus: Donabte is connected to the north Dublin suburbs of Portrane, Lusk, and Swords via the 33 buses.
Dart: Trains run reguarly northbound from the city centre (from Dublin Connolly station).
Car: As part of Follow the Camino's commitment to a sustainable planet, we ask that people car pool wherever possible when travelling to and from walking activities.
We look forward to introducing you to your Camino journey and guiding you every step of the way.
Disclaimer: Participants will be responsible for their return trip home.
About your guides - Follow the Camino!
We are the Camino de Santiago tour experts. We have been operating guided and self-guided tours on the Camino since 2007, and we love creating bespoke Camino itineraries for all types of pilgrims.
Learn more on our website: https://followthecamino.com/en/
