Skerries with children

Start at the Town Park playground, take a picnic to South Strand and walk along the seafront to the playground on Red Island.

3–5 hours including stops · About 3.8 km on foot

The itinerary

Start at Town Park playground, beside Skerries Mills. Finish at Town Park playground.

Town Park playground
The playground is beside the Mills car park. If you’re coming by train, walk over from Station Road. The Watermill Café is nearby. The Mills advises that its guided tour is unsuitable for children aged five and under.
Skerries Mills visitor information
A picnic on South Strand
Walk into town and take Manning’s Opening from Strand Street down to the beach. There’s room for a picnic on the sand. If you have a buggy, follow the promenade north.
The beach at Skerries
Red Island playground
At the end of the promenade, take the short path to the playground. For a shorter outing, start here and walk from the swings to the harbour.
Red Island and the beach
Ice cream at the pier
Storm in a Teacup is by the pier. Harbour Road is close if you’d like lunch. Walk back through town to the playground at the Mills.
Cafés and restaurants