This is a lovely (and tough, at times!) 4km stroll that’s perfect for kick-starting an active weekend.

Although the Great South Wall Walk is fairly straightforward, there are a few need-to-knows that’ll make your visit that bit more enjoyable.

You’ll find Poolbeg Lighthouse on the Great South Wall (the South Bull Wall) where it has been since way back in 1768. It’s around a 20-minute drive from the centre of Dublin City.

There’s two different versions of the Poolbeg walk – a long one and a short one. The first starts from the car park on Pigeon House Road, and takes between 40 and 60 minutes to complete. The second kicks-off from Sandymount Strand and takes around 2 hours and 20 minutes.

If you’re doing the short version of the Poolbeg Lighthouse Walk, park in the car park on Pigeon House Road (53°20'27.0"N 6°10'37.4"W) or in the nearby Shelley Banks Car Park (53°20'18.6"N 6°10'57.1"W). If you’re doing the longer walk, try and nab a spot on Sandymount Strand here or here.