Summary
You will see where modern developments during the 1970s and 80s despoiled some Georgian streetscapes, and discover a wondrously ornamented but secluded park that was only officially opened to the public a few years ago, and is still undergoing development.

Start:  National Gallery of  Ireland. 
Buses: 5, 7, 8, 45, 46, 84. 
DART: Pearse Station. 
Parking: Several nearby multistorey car parks or on-street disk parking.

Finish:  St Stephen's Green Hotel, St Stephen's Green. 
Buses: 10, 11, 14. 
DART: Pearse Station or Tara Street Station (15 minutes' walk).  Parking: Several nearby multistorey car parks or on-street disk parking.

Length:  2.4 km (1.5 miles).
Time:  1 hour.
Refreshments:  There is no shortage of hotels and pubs along many parts of the route.
Pathway Status:  Pavements throughout, as well as grass sections in the parks.
Best Time to Visit:  Any time of year and during the daylight opening hours of the parks.
Suitable for Bicycle:  Yes, but you will have to walk your bicycle through the park.

Adapted from Walking Dublin By Pat Liddy 1998.

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