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Sandymount Beach – Sandymount Strand loop from Salthill and Monkstown

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Ireland

Leinster

Dublin

Sandymount Beach – Sandymount Strand loop from Salthill and Monkstown

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Sandymount Beach – Sandymount Strand loop from Salthill and Monkstown

01:40

15.8km

70m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.15 km

Booterstown Marsh

Nature Reserve

5.97 km

Sandymount Beach

Highlight • Beach

Expansive beach.

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6.06 km

The Martello Tower in Sandymount stands proudly as a sentinel of history along the picturesque coastline of Dublin. These iconic structures, a series of 29 in total, were constructed along the Irish and British coastlines during the early 19th century to guard against potential invasion by Napoleon Bonaparte's forces. 🏰🌊🌅

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7.15 km

Sandymount Strand

Highlight • Beach

Sandymount Strand is a picturesque coastal area. This scenic stretch of coastline is renowned for its expansive sandy beach and breathtaking views of Dublin Bay and its surrounding areas. It's a popular destination for both locals and visitors, offering opportunities for leisurely walks, picnics, and enjoying the natural beauty of the Irish coast. 🚶‍♀️🐕🌊

During low tide, the beach extends far out into the bay, creating a vast, flat expanse that's perfect for various outdoor activities such as jogging, dog walking, and kite flying.

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8.13 km

Seán Moore Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Seán Moore Park is a small coastal park in Dublin. Popular with the locals and city workers, there is a great loop which makes a nice, short walk. For a longer stroll, follow the coast out to Irishtown Nature Reserve.

The park was named after Irish politician Seán Moore, who was major of Dublin in 1963/64.

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9.19 km

Sandymount Strand

Beach

15.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.72 km

3.94 km

815 m

730 m

439 m

117 m

Surfaces

8.42 km

5.43 km

1.14 km

558 m

175 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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Sandymount Beach – Sandymount Strand loop from Salthill and Monkstown

Sandymount Beach

Martello Tower Sandymount

Sandymount Strand

Seán Moore Park

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