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Dunhill : Cairn

CountyDublin
Grid RefO 276 376
GPSO 27612 37584 (5m)
Longitude6° 4' 56.57" W
Latitude53° 22' 22.9" N
Nearest TownMallahide (9.8 Km)
OS Sheet50
UTM zone29U
UTM x694086.6958492
UTM y5917735.3762576
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Visit Notes

Sunday, 28th May 2006

Just as I was wondering how to reach this hilltop I met a hill-runner who told me of the right of way across the golf course. To reach it scramble down into the valley between the Ben and Muck Rock and head for the golf course. Here you will see a gap in the fence and a notice describing the route, which is marked out by white stones. Follow these (being very, very careful) to the base of the hill and follow the path up.

The cairn itself is very robbed away. Just three kerb stones remain in place. To one side of where the cairn stood some shelters have been built, presumably by walkers to protect themselves from the wind.

The views north and south are what you'd expect - stunning!

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