The Cliff Walk

Walking - The Cliff Walk (Bray - Ireland)
22 February, 2014


     The first abroad post (out of my homeland Brazil) of this year is in Bray town - Ireland.

     This linear walk takes you from Bray to Greystones along the stunning coastal path. The path is well maintained and you can return by light rail (DART) to the start point. The walk is suitable for families and children (maybe +8) and its length is about 7km (4.34 mile) taking an estimated time of 2h30m.
     This path is a great choice to your weekend walk, all its extension is footpath with some uphill and beatiful views.

  

Curiosities:

The view from Bray Head shows Raheen na gClig church, otherwise known as “the little Church of the Bell” or “little Fort of the Stones.” The remains of the Church stand in the middle of Raheen Park. The church dates from medieval times, possibly 12th or 13th century. Adjacent to the church is St. Patricks Well, which was a site of pilgrimage in early Christian times and supposedly blessed by the saint at one time. The church is similar to another, known as St. Crispin’s Cell which is located just off the cliff walk at the Grove, about 5km away to the South.

The railway company owned the walkway up to Lord Meath’s Lodge. They kept the gate closed and charged a penny for entry each day except Friday. The estate house was Killruddery House, which is now open to the public. A dirt road was also constructed around the top of Bray Head for guests, and this was also open to the public. The cliff walk was closed each Friday when it was reserved for Lord Meath’s own use. The steps above the toll house led to the estate and the stones for the cottage and the toll gate were collected from the immediate area with the exception of granite and red brick which were brought to the site.

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