Tibradden Mountain Travel Guide

Tibradden Mountain (Sliabh Thigh Bródáin), meaning 'mountain of the house of Bródáin' in Irish, rises to 467 meters (1,532 feet) in County Dublin. Once known as Garrycastle and Kilmainham Begg, it forms part of the Dublin Mountains. The mountain's slopes, covered in heather, furze, gorse and bilberry, are home to Sika deer, foxes, and badgers.The main draw is the chambered cairn near the summit, a prehistoric burial site. Excavated in 1849, it revealed a stone-lined cist containing a pottery vessel and cremated remains. While local tradition incorrectly associates it with Niall Glúndub, a High King of Ireland, the cairn likely dates back to the Bronze Age or earlier. The monument, now reconstructed, features an open circular chamber with a partially lintelled passage. A stone with a spiral pattern can be seen within the cairn.Access is through the Pine Forest, managed by the Dublin Mountains Partnership. The Dublin Mountains Way hiking trail crosses Tibradden, offering scenic routes. The Tibradden Mountain Trail is a popular 2.7 km walk of moderate difficulty, taking around 2 hours. From the summit, enjoy views of Dublin, Two Rock, and the Wicklow Mountains.