Hospice Walk 2026 . 
The 2026 walk for St. Francis Hospice takes place on Sunday, April 12th (the Sunday after Easter). In common with recent years the walk is mainly flat, with a small bit of height gained gradually in the middle. 
Here's what we plan to do:
Leave Malahide station on the 10.20 am train.
Arrive Dun Laoghaire station 11.16 am.
Set off walking The Metals (see separate box and map)
Arrive Dalkey station 15.00 approx.
Head back to Malahide for 16.00 approx. Afternoon times subject to walk pace.
​Refreshments in Malahide Cricket Club.
Sponsorship Cards will be available shortly. (Stephen (086)0612984 or [email protected]. Participants are asked to raise €130 (or more if it's forthcoming). 
​It is hoped that we can match last year's total of €9,100.

Walk Report
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Recommendations:
You should be in good health and used to walking.
Wear suitable clothing, warm socks and comfortable footwear (boots with ankle support preferably).
Take account of the prevailing weather conditions and dress accordingly.
Sunblock may also be required (with a bit of luck!)
Carry a backpack with liquid and a light lunch for one stop.
The organisers will carry a first aid kit but it is advisable to carry a couple of plasters and blister pads.

The Metals: At the start of the 19th Century work began on the new Kingstown (Dun Laoghaire) Harbour. Stone was sourced from the nearby Dalkey Quarry and a narrow gauge track was constructed to bring the material from quarry to harbour. The path of this track is a popular local walk today.
On arrival at Dalkey quarry we continue on to Killiney head and, Via Vico  and Coliemore Roads, back to Dalkey Station.

Previous Hillwalks
For a flavour of Hillwalks 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2019 go to "Fundraisers" at the top of the page and click on the relevant tab.​ (Due to Covid 19 the 2020 and 2021 walks were cancelled)

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