BACKGROUND/INFORMATION
The name "Kiltipper" is thought to have derived from the Irish Cill Tíomáin, which means "the church of Tíomán" (a personal name). The area is located on the edge of the Dublin mountains and has historically been part of a rural landscape, with agriculture and small farming communities being the main livelihood.
Kiltipper Park is approx. 47ha in area and comprises of a large Greenfield site with natural field boundaries and wild hedgerows. The park is managed by South Dublin County Council and is accessed from three sides: Kiltipper Road, Kiltipper Woods and the Bohernabreena Road.
Kiltipper Park, in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains, offers an excellent walking or running surface and beautiful views of the city and the Dublin Mountains. The Dublin Mountains Way stretches alongside the River Dodder through the park and meanders around Bohernabreena Reservoir and onwards through the Dublin Mountains.
PARK ENHANCEMENT OBJECTIVES
- To enable the public to have greater access to the park and utilize the natural resources of these lands for recreational purposes.
- To form an integral part of the future development of this Regional Park which consists of approximately 47 hectares of land.
- To provide greater access to the park from Kiltipper Road and Bohernabreena Road.
- To form part of a linear route along the River Dodder which is to extend north along the public lands adjacent to Kiltipper Woods Care Centre.
- To form part of the Dublin Mountain Way Route which will connect South Dublin / Tallaght to the Dublin Mountains through the Bohernabreena Water Reservoir. This linear route along the River Dodder will be an integral part of the Dublin Mountains Way from Shankill to Tallaght.
PART 8 PUBLIC CONSULTATION FOR THE PROPOSED WALKING AND CYCLING ROUTES IN KILTIPPER PARK
More information: Kiltipper Park | South Dublin County Council's Online Consultation Portal
CURRRENT WORKS- PHASE 2 PROJECT
The preliminary work on phase 2 of improvements to Kiltipper Park began on 30th October 2024, with a construction period of 9 months, subject to favourable ground and weather conditions.
This work will include the construction of an extended car park; footpath and northern pedestrian entrance improvements; sports pitch construction & associated drainage; construction of a new viewpoint area; hedgerow rejuvenation works; and all associated ancillary site drainage and landscaping works.
Some pathways in the park will be affected however alternative routes and traffic management will be provided and access to temporary parking will be available. South Dublin County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused during this work period.
Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Cllr. Baby Pereppadan officially turning the sod to mark the commencement of the second phase of works at Kiltipper Park, 28th November 2024.
OPENING TIMES
November, December and January 6:30am - 5.00pm, February and March 6:30am - 6.00pm, April and October 6:30am - 7.00pm, May and September 6:30am - 8.00pm, June, July and August 6:30am - 9.00pm
CAR PARKING
Car parking available at Kiltipper Road
ACTIVITIES
Walking/jogging.
FACILITIES
Walking/jogging paths.
