Malahide Coast and Portmarnock
There are three attractive options to choose from.
Option A Malahide Coastal Path to Portmarnock Roundabout
Distance: 10.46km (6.5miles)
Inclination: Flat
Directions:
➝ Leave Hotel by the Pedestrian gate at Main Entrance, turn right to follow the Coast Road toward Portmarnock, and use the path to the left of the road.
➝ Continue straight through Portmarnock town to the 5.26km mark at the small roundabout and return by the same routee
Option B Malahide Coastal Path to Portmarnock Roundabout returning via Paddy’s Field
Distance: 10.72km (6.66miles)
Inclination: Moderate
Directions:
➝ Leave Hotel by Pedestrian gate at Main Entrance, turn right to follow the Coast Road toward Portmarnock, use the path to the left of the road.
➝ Continue straight through Portmarnock town to the 5.26km mark at the small roundabout and return by same route through Portmarnock town.
➝ When passing the Martello Tower go another 500m and when you see the open field and railings on your left hand side, carefully cross the road to join the Paddy’s Field track.
➝ Follow the track toward the Rob’s Wall estate and enter that estate to join its access road to rejoin the main coastal road back to the Grand Hotel.
Option C Malahide Coastal Path to Portmarnock Beach
Distance: To Beach 6 km (3.72miles), Beach Run 8km (4.98miles), Total 14km (8.7miles)
Inclination: Flat
Directions:
➝ Leave Hotel by Pedestrian gate at Main Entrance, turn right to follow the Coast Road toward Portmarnock, use the path to the left of the road.
➝ Continue straight to Portmarnock Beach and either return or extend run onto Beach.
Alternative route via Paddy's Hill
➝ This run continues along Portmarnock’s Strand Road, through Portmarnock village (one mile from the seafront). Turning point at Portmarnock roundabout and return using the same route.
