Bray Head Cross: A Beacon Above the Coast

Getting There

• Walking

  From Bray Main Street, head south until you reach the junction with the DART train station. Continue straight onto Vevay Road (R761). After about 500 meters, you'll see the entrance to the Bray Head walking trail on your right, just past a small roundabout. Enter the trail and follow the path as it ascends, keeping to the left. The trail is well-marked and takes you through scenic views of the coastline. Continue to follow the path upwards for approximately 1.5 kilometers until you reach Bray Head Cross, which is located at the summit. Alternatively, begin at the free car park at Raheen Park. Follow the path out of the car park, and it will soon split. Head straight on, with the trail climbing up some stairs, following the red arrows. Once you've reached the top of the stairs, you'll find yourself on a well-worn dirt path that winds up to the top of Bray Head. Parking at the promenade is also possible but you will have to pay for parking.

• Public Transport

  From Dublin city center, take the DART train southbound towards Bray from Connolly Station or Tara Street Station. The journey takes approximately 50 minutes. Once you arrive at Bray station, exit the station and head towards the main street. From there, you can either walk or take a local bus (Bus 45 or 84) towards Bray Head. If walking, follow the directions up to Bray Head, which is about a 30-minute uphill walk. Ensure to check the bus schedules for exact timings as they may vary throughout the day. A single DART fare from Dublin to Bray costs approximately €3.30 [based on current Dublin to Bray train fares]. A short bus trip within Bray will cost approximately €2.00 [based on current Dublin bus fares].