Local Essentials
The practical stuff most travel sites skip. Everything you need to know before visiting Bray, from parking to pharmacies.
Accessibility
Cliff Walk
The Bray-to-Greystones Cliff Walk is CLOSED due to landslides and is not a walkable option. The Bray Head Loop is open but climbs steeply to the cross over uneven ground and is not wheelchair accessible.
Promenade
The seafront promenade is flat and largely accessible along its length.
Dart
Bray Daly station is the southern terminus of the line. Contact Iarnród Éireann in advance to arrange boarding assistance.
Verify accessibility for specific venues directly with them; Irish tourism accessibility information is often incomplete online.
Bike Rental
No verified dedicated bike rental confirmed in Bray
Bike-hire options in Bray are not yet verified for this guide. The coastal route and the seafront are flat and pleasant to cycle if you bring your own.
Emergency Services
General Emergency
112 or 999
Coast Guard
112 (ask for Coast Guard)
Garda Station
Bray Garda Station, Convent Avenue, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 E093, +353 1 666 5300
St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin, D04 T6F4, about 16km and 20 minutes by road. This is the nearest emergency department. The hospital's own emergency department page publishes a consultant led 24/7 service for patients aged 16 years and over. Note that the HSE listing for the same department says age 14 and over, so a 14 or 15 year old should ring 01 221 4358 ahead rather than assume they will be seen. Children under 16 are treated at a Children's Health Ireland emergency department; dial 112 or 999 to be directed. St Columcille's Hospital, Loughlinstown is closer, about 6km, but it is NOT an emergency department and NOT an A&E: it runs an injury unit only, with limited hours and an age floor of 14. Major trauma referrals go to St Vincent's University Hospital.
01 221 4358For emergencies on Bray Head or the seafront, call 112 and ask for the Coast Guard. Injury unit, not an emergency department: St Columcille's Hospital, Bray Road, Loughlinstown, Dublin, D18 V9K1, direct line 01 211 5048, switchboard 01 211 5000. Treat it as closing at 18:00: its operator, St Vincent's Healthcare Group, publishes 08:00 to 18:00 Monday to Sunday, while the HSE listing for the same unit says 8am to 7pm. Age 14 and over only. It does not take ambulances, and it does not treat chest, abdominal, pelvic or serious head and spine injuries. It costs 75 euro unless you hold a full medical card or arrive with a GP, injury unit or emergency department referral letter.
Luggage Storage
No verified luggage storage in Bray. On a travel day, leave bags at your Dublin accommodation or use a city-centre left-luggage service before heading out on the DART.
WiFi & Connectivity
SIM Cards
Pick up a prepaid SIM in Bray town centre or in Dublin before travelling. Three, Vodafone, and Eir all sell tourist SIMs; a 10GB tourist SIM costs around €20.