Bona Ventura

Rathfarnham · Dublin

Hell Fire Club (Montpelier Hill)

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A forest walk up Montpelier Hill to the ruined 1720s hunting lodge of the Dublin Hellfire Club, built with stones from a passage tomb. It comes with ghost stories and a view over the whole city to the sea, and the hill is a favourite for hillwalking.

Address
Hell Fire Club car park, Killakee Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
Hours
Open access (Coillte forest)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 1.5 h
Price
Free
Price level
€

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Good to know

  • Start from the Coillte car park on Killakee Road and climb through Hell Fire Wood
  • No public transport to the car park: drive, cycle or take a taxi
  • Go on a clear day for the view of Dublin Bay

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