Dalkey Quarry, Dalkey

Name: Dalkey Quarry
Address: Dalkey, Ireland

#1 among attractions in Dalkey

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Dalkey Quarry is a long disused 19th century granite quarry located on Dalkey Hill in the Dublin suburb of Dalkey, which has become one of the most popular rock climbing locations in Ireland, with over 350 routes, some of which are amongst the hardest single-pitch rock climbs in Ireland. ()

Coordinates: 53°16'15"N, 6°6'18"W

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Dalkey Quarry – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: James Joyce Tower and Museum, Bullock Harbour, Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre, Manderley Castle.

1.3 miN
Squat defensive tower with Joyce museum
James Joyce Tower and Museum, Dublin
33 min walk • Nestled along the scenic coast of Dublin Bay, the James Joyce Tower and Museum stands as a beacon for literary enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This historical Martello tower, located in the suburb of Sandycove, is not only a testament to Ireland's rich heritage...
1 miN
Harbor
Bullock Harbour, Dublin
26 min walk • Bullock Harbour or Bulloch Harbour is a small working harbour located near the heritage town of Dalkey on the southeast coast of Dublin Bay in Ireland.
0.4 miN
53°16'37"N • 6°6'29"W
Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre, Dalkey
12 min walk • Visitor center, Historical place, Forts and castles
0.7 miSW
Forts and castles
Manderley Castle, Dublin
17 min walk • Manderley Castle, formerly "Victoria Castle" and "Ayesha Castle", is a large castellated Irish mansion built in Victorian style, in Killiney, County Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland. It is currently owned by the singer Enya.
0.6 miSW
Obelisk
Killiney Hill, Dublin
15 min walk • Killiney Hill is the southernmost of the two hills which form the southern boundary of Dublin Bay. Crowned by an obelisk, the hill is 153 metres high and has views over the surrounding areas: Dublin to the northwest; the Irish Sea and the mountains of Wales to the east and southeast; and Bray Head and the Wicklow Mountains to the south.
~1870 ftSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dalkey Hill, Dalkey
10 min walk • Dalkey Hill is the northernmost of the two hills which form the southern boundary of Dublin Bay. Dalkey Hill is 140 metres high and has views over the surrounding areas: Dublin to the northwest; the Irish Sea and the mountains of Wales to the east and southeast; and Bray Head and the Wicklow Mountains to the south.
1.1 miNW
Area
Sandycove, Dublin
30 min walk • Sandycove is a suburb of Dublin, Ireland. It is south east of Dún Laoghaire and Glasthule, and north west of Dalkey. It is a popular seaside resort and is well known for its bathing place, the Forty Foot, which in the past was reserved for men only but is now available for mixed bathing.
0.6 miSW
Area
Killiney, Dublin
15 min walk • Killiney is an affluent seaside resort and suburb in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland. It lies south of neighbouring Dalkey, east of Ballybrack and Sallynoggin and north of Shankill. The place grew around the 11th century Killiney Church, and became a popular seaside resort in the 19th century.
1.2 miS
Archaeological site
Killiney Church, Dublin
31 min walk • Killiney Church is an ancient church in County Dublin, Ireland.
0.5 miN
Forts and castles, Memorial
Archbold's Castle, Dalkey
13 min walk • Archbold's Castle is a castle and a National Monument in Dalkey, Ireland.
0.8 miE
Island
Dalkey Island
21 min walk • One of the main attractions of Dalkey Island is its rich history, which dates back to prehistoric times. Visitors can explore the ruins of a Martello tower, which was built during the Napoleonic Wars to defend against potential French invasion.

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Which popular attractions are close to Dalkey Quarry?

Nearby attractions include Dalkey Hill, Dalkey (10 min walk), Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre, Dalkey (12 min walk), Archbold's Castle, Dalkey (13 min walk), Killiney Hill, Dublin (15 min walk).