The Paddocks Riding Centre in County Dublin is situated high in the Dublin Mountains and covers an area of approximately 3,000 acres, with the backdrop of Dublin City in the distance.

Explore one of Dublin’s most popular hiking spots in leafy Ticknock Wood on this 5.5km loop. At 270m above sea level, it treats walkers to exceptional views of the capital, County Wicklow and more.

Ideal for the experienced walker, the Wicklow Way was Ireland’s very first waymarked trail and remains as popular as ever. This linear route unfolds over 129km, connecting Dublin’s leafy suburbs with the raw beauty of counties Wicklow and Carlow.

Glencullen Adventure Park is a bicycle park situated in the Dublin mountains, only 20 minutes from Dublin City centre. They have become one of the top spots for children, teenagers and adults alike.

IndoChine is a cosy neighbourhood restaurant on Leeson Street in Dublin City and is influenced by southeast Asian culinary experiences. The melting pot of Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, with flavours of Malaysia interspersed, gives them their culinary heritage, albeit with a minimalist French slant.

An achievable 1.5km trail that covers woodland paths, open rock and grass, County Dublin’s Barnaslingan Scalp Lookout Trail rewards walkers with Ice Age terrain, excellent views of the Great Sugar Loaf and plenty more.