A day in Skerries

Start at the station, in the gardens at Ardgillan or down by the harbour. Each of these five routes has a map you can take along.

Day itineraries

Walk from the station to Skerries Mills, then follow South Strand around Red Island for lunch on Harbour Road.

5–6 hours · 5.3 km on foot

Start at the Town Park playground, take a picnic to South Strand and walk along the seafront to the playground on Red Island.

3–5 hours · 3.8 km on foot

Spend the morning in the gardens at Ardgillan Castle. Then drive to Skerries Mills and leave the car there for the walk to the harbour.

6–8 hours · 5.4 km on foot

Walk from South Strand around the head to the harbour and North Strand. The way back takes you past the library and shops on Strand Street.

3–4 hours · 2.8 km on foot

A short walk along Harbour Road, with time to watch the boats, have lunch at Blue Bar and get an ice cream by the pier.

1–2 hours · 700 m on foot

Walking distances are approximate and include the return. Times include stops.