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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

dlr Heritage Events

Summer of Heritage 2025

Guided Walks and Tours

The

The Metals Walk


Free Guided Walk

The Metals is the historic pathway that linked the quarry in Dalkey to the harbour works in Dún Laoghaire.

Join our guide and hear the history of the Metals, as you are brought back in time to the construction of the harbour and the birth of the town of Dún Laoghaire.

The tour will take place between Dún Laoghaire and Glasthule.


Date Monday
June 30th
July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
August 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
September 1st
Time 7pm
Duration 90 minutes
Maximum Capacity 25 people
Wheelchair accessible
Meeting Point The Victoria Fountain at the bottom of Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire.
Venue Victoria Fountain
Public Transport 

DART Station: Dun Laoghaire

Buses: use TFI Journey Planner