Hike and Wild Berry Picking in the Dublin Mountains
Our local for this tour
Ben - The Native Outdoor Dub
Experience details
Destination
Dublin
Category
Wildlife & nature
Duration
7 hours
Mode of transport
Public transport
Available languages
English
Highlights
- Family friendly
What's included
Private guide • Fraughan berry scone for a snack • Fraughan berry scone recipe • 3D Video Map and Memoir • Kids join for free
Here’s an overview of your activity
I grew up in Dundrum, a nearby Dublin suburb, and am guilty as charged of a "mis-spent" childhood frolicking in these Mountains, picking fraughan berries in late summer or tobogganing in the winter snows. So why not show and share my favourite childhood playground with guests to experience and enjoy!
The Dublin Mountains Way is a scenic hike along the Dublin foothills that was officially opened ten years ago. This hike covers approximately 12km of some of the most naturally beautiful parts, with panoramic views of Dublin tithe north, Dublin Bay and the Irish Sea to the east, and the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin foothills to the south and east. The route afford a variety of landscapes, from open fields to forest trails, with several ancient burial tombs along the way. These region is rich in flora and fauna, and a plentiful crop of the native wild fraughan berries, a delicious purple fruit, similar the better-known blueberry, but smaller in size, darker in color, but just as delicious!
Access to the start of the hike and returning from the finish is via different and scenic bus journeys meandering the backroads of the local hills.
Optional extras are a hearty lunch in a rustic restaurant using local, homegrown ingredients, or make and bake your own pizza to eat or take with you!
I also want to assure you that I’ll follow the social distance protocol and apply safety measures such as face mask and hand sanitizer for a safe experience that both, you and I, can enjoy. My goal is to make you feel comfortable while having fun and by following the regulations in place.
Come away with a fraughan berry scone recipe, a video souvenir of the hike, and memories to cherish.
Your itinerary
Meeting point
Dundrum LuasJourney to Start of Hike
Take a bus through the backroads of the Dublin foothills to a remote mountain villageFirst Ancient Burial Tomb
Following a meandering mountain path, visit an ancient burial "wedge" tomb fron the 2nd millennium B.C. nestled in a forestPanorama Perched on a Rock
Climb to a popular vantage point and take in the views over Dublin and the bay areaWild Berry Picking
Pause to pick some delicious wild fraughan berries....to add to cream or icecream later, or just eat as is!Second Ancient Burial Tomb
Step into a circular tomb of the man for whom the mountain top upon which it sits is namedSnack on delicious fraughan berry scones
Enjoy a delicious and well earned snack of scones homemade by your host
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Good to Know
Tips
- Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
- Be aware of the cultural norms/expectations if entering religious buildings
Included
- Private guide
- Fraughan berry scone for a snack
- Fraughan berry scone recipe
- 3D Video Map and Memoir
- Kids join for free
Not included
- Lunch
Cancellation
- Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
- Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.
Reviews
- 5.0
Amazing Experience
"Ben was absolutely amazing, he is super knowledgeable about the area and a really nice guy. We learnt so much on our tour and would definitely recommend going on a tour with Ben 😊"
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Review about Ben
- 5.0
Dublin with Ben
"Our group of 3 had a great tour with Ben in the afternoon. Lots of great stories and interesting history. Lots of suggestions and recommendations shared by Ben which were much appreciated. Loved the ...
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Our local for this tour
Ben - The Native Outdoor Dub
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