At my back door...

The fella & I have been living in the same apartment for 3 1/2 years now but somehow remained oblivious to what was just up the road all along. After a Christmas holiday of sitting around on our respective arses, The Fella & I took a walk up the very steep road near us. We went just a little further than on previous trips and discovered that Ticknock Forest Park is practically on our back door. 

Of course, by the time we walked up the very steep hill I was feeling worn out. But there is a carpark at the park entrance! The next week, we drove up to the carpark (less than 5 minutes) and pottered about some rough dirt tracks and properly paved paths for an hour or two.

I do love me some good trees to explore. The area is full of little tracks that lead off the main path - great for photo opportunities & for getting away from the built-up city atmosphere.

And there are gorgeous views over the entire city & Dublin bay.

We are planning on going on more walks, with fully charged cameras and filled water bottles. Some day we may even manage to complete a few trails through the mountains.