TAKE a look at the spooky walking trail just minutes from Dublin city centre with haunted ruins and spectacular views.
The Hellfire Club Walk is a 4.2km trail located on Montpelier Hill, overlooking the city.
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The spot is only a ten-minute drive from both Firhouse or Rathfarnamand, and it’s a 15-minute drive from Sandyford.
It is one of the capital’s most iconic walks due to the ruins of a supposedly haunted lodge.
The spooky walking trail will take around 1 to 1.5 hours to complete – and once you get to the top, it is a great place to take pictures or selfies with Dublin or the house in the background.
There are many legends associated with the Hellfire House, with it being an object of occult activities as well as appearances of the Devil.
The building was built in 1725 by R.H. Connolly, Speaker of the Irish House of Parliament, as a shooting lodge.
After Connolly passed away, the lodge fell into disarray.
The tradition tells of its early occupation by a “wild young gentlemen” club who met at a tavern on Cork Hill, near Dublin Castle.
But they were dismissed for bad behaviour, hence the name “Hellfire Club”.
You can either follow the wide track or take the straight path to get to the ruin.
On your way to the top, you will find a gorgeous view out over the Glenasmole Valley.
Once you reach the ruins on the Hellfire Club Walk, you will be treated with incredible views.
And if you still have the energy on your way back, you could consider crossing the Killakee Road to visit Dublin’s Hidden Forest – Lord Massy’s Woods.
It features the Nature Trail, which winds its way around the woods.
There are also shortcuts crossing the forest and smaller tracks.
And it is very easy for walkers, and it is also accessible for children.
Meanwhile, take a look at the walking trail with magnificent views, picnic spots, dogs welcome and different circuits depending on your level.
The Diamond Hill Loop is located near Letterfrack in County Galway.
This magnificent trail in Connemara National Park is very popular for walking, hiking and running.
And furry friends are allowed if kept on a lead.
Stunning views of the surrounding hills look out across the Twelve Bens and Kylemore Abbey.
The 7.1-km loop trail takes an average of two hours and 38 minutes to complete.
Reaching a height of 1,450 feet, the trail can be a very challenging.
But the route can also be shortened by following just one of the upper or lower trails.
The Upper Trail, which is 6km long, takes about two hours to finish.
But the Lower Trail, covering 2.8km, is much shorter – taking around 45 minutes.
