Dalkey Hill facts for kids
Dalkey Hill (pronounced like DAW-kee; in Irish, Cnoc Dheilginse) is a beautiful hill located in County Dublin, Ireland. It's one of two hills that mark the southern edge of Dublin Bay, with the other being Killiney Hill. Dalkey Hill stands 140 metres (about 460 feet) tall. From its top, you can see amazing views all around!
You can look northwest towards the city of Dublin. To the east and southeast, you'll see the Irish Sea, and on a clear day, you might even spot the mountains of Wales far away! To the south, you can see Bray Head and the Wicklow Mountains.
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Killiney Hill Park
Dalkey Hill and its neighbour, Killiney Hill, are both part of a lovely public space called Killiney Hill Park. This park is a popular spot for people who enjoy walking and hiking. It looks out over the villages of Dalkey to the north and Killiney to the west.
Exploring the Park
The park has many walking paths that wind through it. Because of its high position, you get fantastic views from almost everywhere in the park. It's a great place for a family outing or a peaceful walk.
Dalkey Quarry
In the 1800s, Dalkey Hill was used for a lot of quarrying. This means people dug out large amounts of stone from the hill. This digging created a big hole, which is now known as Dalkey Quarry.
A Place for Adventure
Today, Dalkey Quarry is a very popular place for rock climbing. It's a challenging and exciting spot for climbers to test their skills.
History of the Land
Long ago, Dalkey Hill and the areas around Dalkey Village were known as Dalkey Common. A "common" was land that could be used by everyone in the community, often for grazing animals or gathering resources.
