# Dublin Mountains Way, Ireland: what it is and when to go

> Dublin Mountains Way is a hiking trail in the Dublin Mountains in Ireland. Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/dublin-mountains-way/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Hiking trail in the Dublin Mountains in Ireland · Hiking
- **Where:** Ireland
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Nearest airport:** DUB Dublin, 20 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [dublinmountains.ie](https://www.dublinmountains.ie/dublin_mountains_way/dublin_mountains_way/)
- **Trail network:** National
- **Distance:** 43 km
- **From:** Tallaght
- **To:** Shankill
- **Coordinates:** 53.24887, -6.24927

## What it is and where

Dublin Mountains Way is a hiking trail in the Dublin Mountains in Ireland.

It is in [Dublin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/dublin/), where this site lists 119 more places to see, 9.6 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 53.24887, -6.24927; the nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB, Dublin), 20 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.248867%2C-6.249273)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.248867%2C-6.249273)

- **Trail network:** National
- **Distance:** 43 km
- **From:** Tallaght
- **To:** Shankill

It is one of the [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/senderismo/) places in Ireland. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Dublin Mountains Way is **April to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 7 h 49 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 33 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 30 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 43 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 37 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 42 |
| July | Best time | 16 h 15 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 33 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 24 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 15 |
| November | Better not | 8 h 18 |
| December | Better not | 7 h 18 |

In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Ireland

To enter Ireland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Ireland checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as the British one: adapter essential); emergencies: 112 · 999.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Two Rock](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/two-rock-mountain/): Mountain in Ireland · 1.1 km
- [Kilmashogue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/kilmashogue/): Mountain in Ireland · 1.2 km
- [Tibradden Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/tibradden-mountain/): Mountain in County Dublin, Ireland · 2.4 km
- [Nectar Wines](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/nectar-wines/): Winery · 2.9 km
- [Dublin Mountains Way](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/dublin-mountains-way-hellfire-massey-spur/): Hiking trail in the Dublin Mountains in Ireland · 5.1 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Ireland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/).

## More in Ireland: Hiking

- [E8 European long distance path](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/european-long-distance-path-e8-part-ireland/): European long-distance hiking trail
- [Dingle Way](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/the-dingle-way/): walking trail in Ireland
- [Kerry Way](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/the-kerry-way/): walking trail in County Kerry, Ireland
- [International Appalachian Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/international-appalachian-trail/): long-distance hiking trail in Eastern United States and Canada
- [Western Way](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/western-way/): long-distance trail in Ireland
- [North Kerry Way](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/north-kerry-way/): long-distance trail in County Kerry, Ireland

Every Ireland place under Hiking, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/senderismo/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dublin Mountains Way?

It is a hiking trail in the Dublin Mountains in Ireland.

### When is the best time to visit Dublin Mountains Way?

April to September. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18.

### How do you get to Dublin Mountains Way?

The nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), 20 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.248867%2C-6.249273) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ireland is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Ireland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Two Rock](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/two-rock-mountain/), [Kilmashogue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/kilmashogue/), [Tibradden Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/tibradden-mountain/). The rest is in [the Ireland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/286707), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3040526), CC0. More about Dublin Mountains Way on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dublin_Mountains_Way). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

