News at One Three more years of closure ahead for Wicklow Cliff Walk
Jan 16, 2026
Peter Murtagh, a member of the Friends of the Cliff Walk steering group, discusses the ongoing closure of the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk, which may stretch into another three years. He shares community frustrations regarding five years of inactivity and the potential for delays to extend the closure to a decade. Murtagh highlights how this prolonged state impacts local businesses and emphasizes the need for urgent action to restore the popular walking route.
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Long-Term Closure From Landslide Damage
- The Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk has been closed for nearly five years due to landslides and instability.
- Wicklow County Council advises that reopening will likely take at least three more years according to engineers.
Community Reaction To Continued Closure
- Peter Murtagh described community feelings as surprised, depressed, angry and dismayed about the ongoing closure.
- He said a recent meeting meant to mark a fresh start instead reviewed five years of inaction and failure.
Engineers' Estimate Vs. Realistic Timeline
- Engineers from RPS Group estimated a best-case three-year timeline to restore the route.
- Peter Murtagh warned adding another two years is realistic, meaning a potential decade of closure harming local business.