Rollerblade in Dublin?

Question

Do you know any good places in Dublin to practice inline roller? Is it worth bringing your pair of rollers there?

Answer 1

All in all Dublin doesn't really cater for human powered vehicles like bicycles or roller anythings. It's traffic chaos most time, if you are planning to holiday here, then you could give it a shot but the facilities and lack of promising weather will not be in your favour.

That said, there are nice places outside the city to go but there are no skate parks etc.

The best places to go would be along the coast in Howth or Dun Laoghaire (these are both easily accessible by train). There you will find large promenades and pedestrian areas that could easily accommodate roller blading, just stay clear of the city.

Go try!

Answer 2

A lovely stretch of flat tarmac is on Sandymount Strand. You are really quite central in the city and at the same time you get a nice view of Dublin Bay.

Beware, though, as it is a popular spot and there are people walking their dogs and lots of children running around. I f the weather is good, they will keep to the sand, though, and you can whizz off on the path ;-)

Answer 3

There is a paved track all along the bay on the northside from Sutton to Clontarf. There are always rollerbladers there amongst the walkers.