Killiney Hill
Cnoc Chill Iníon Léinín
A seaside hill park next to Deilginis, with an obelisk from 1742 on its summit overlooking Killiney Bay, often compared to the Bay of Naples, and the Wicklow Mountains.
Cnoc Chill Iníon Léinín is the most popular walking viewpoint on Dublin's southern outskirts. Its summit, about 150 m above sea level, bears an obelisk erected in 1742 by famine relief works. From the top, the curved Killiney Bay, Bray Head and the distant Wicklow Mountains lie to the south, while Dublin Bay and Dalkey Island lie to the north. The view is often compared to the Bay of Naples in Italy. The park is free to enter. A loop trail through the woods takes about an hour on gentle slopes, and many locals walk their dogs here on weekends. There is a café at the foot of the hill. From Deilginis village or Killiney DART station, it is a 20 to 30-minute walk, and you can descend along Victoria Road to Victoria Beach.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Dalkey
- James Joyce Tower and Museum
- Powerscourt Estate
- Howth
- Samuel Beckett Bridge
- Merrion Square
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- National Gallery of Ireland