Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk: Map, distance and trail details
The Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk is only a stone’s throw away from Dublin city and a nice little nature walk. The route is in the name: It spans between the seaside villages Bray and Greystones and you can start the walk form either town.
Get the sneakers out, pack a hat, raincoat, sunscreen and plenty water: adventure awaits!
Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk has some stunning sea views in store.
Distance:
The cliff walk itself is 7km (one way), but realistically it is more like 9km to get from Bray DART station to Greystones DART station. Calculate about 2.5 hours to complete the walk.
Difficulty:
Easy - I saw both kids and elderly people take the walk when I was there.
How to get there:
Both Bray and Greystones are accessible by train, called ‘DART’ (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) from Connolly Station in Dublin. You cannot book tickets online, but there is a ticket kiosk in Connolly Station where you can purchase your ticket.
A return ticket to Greystones costs €7.20, Bray is €5.40
Sit back and enjoy the ride. It takes about an hour to get to Greystones and about 50 minutes to Bray.
See DART times at www.irishrail.ie
Getting on the walk:
The beginning of the route is not clearly marked. When starting from Bray, head towards the seafront from the DART station and turn right. You will see a road looping up the hill. Just follow that.
From Greystones, walk towards the seafront and turn left. Just follow the sea until you meet the path that leads towards the cliffs.
Map of Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk. See highlighted the DART stations in Bray and Greystones.
What to expect from the walk:
Because you are walking on a slope, there is a low wall separating you from the ocean for the entirety of the walk. No fear of falling over the edge.
The entire walk is linear and the terrain is loose gravel for the most part and there are only two ascends. Mostly, you will have the ocean to one side and then the green cliffs to the other.
The bird wildlife is abundant and it’s quite cool watching the Great Cormorants at the bottom of the cliff.
Public toilets:
There are no toilets along the way, so be sure to use the restroom at Bray’s Seafront (for free) or at Greystones DART station (€0.50 charge).
Additional points:
Both Bray and Greystones have really cute cafés and lovely restaurants. If your budget allows, maybe consider going for a coffee and treats or a hearty lunch.
You can go for a swim in the Irish Sea in Bray and Greystones. Do not let the cold water scare you off – it is so so worth it. Always watch out for signs to make sure that it is safe to swim.