Dalkey Hill
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Dalkey Hill is the northernmost of the two hills which form the southern boundary of Dublin Bay. Dalkey Hill is 140 metres high and has views over the surrounding areas: Dublin to the northwest; the I
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Dalkey Quarry
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Dalkey quarry is a long-disused 19th century granite quarry located on Dalkey Hill in the Dublin suburb of Dalkey, which was used to build several large maritime structures in south Dublin. Since pass
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…is a used by walkers and hikers from the surrounding areas. Extensive quarrying of Dalkey Hill in the 19th century has resulted in the existence of Dalkey Quarry, which is now a rock-climbing location. Dalkey Hill and areas to the east and south of Dalkey Village were formerly the lands of Dalkey Common…
Dalkey quarry, looking north and down into the West Valley, from the top of the Upper Cliffs
Central Buttress on the Upper Cliffs, home to the quarry's longest routes and some of the hardest. Lines from left to right: Slapstick (E7 6b), Central Buttress (E1 5b), Port Cullis (E4 6a). Signalling tower is top left.
Climbers on Gargoyle Groove (HVS 5b, 1957), in the West Valley
Dublin Bay from "Kingstown Quarries" aka Dalkey quarry (circa 1856-1907)