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Bray overview

Local Essentials

The practical stuff most travel sites skip. Everything you need to know before visiting Bray, from parking to pharmacies.

Verified June 202614 categories

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

St Columcille's Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin (nearest A&E; major trauma referrals go to St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin)

For emergencies on Bray Head or the seafront, call 112 and ask for the Coast Guard. Hospital phone numbers pending verification; call directory enquiries (11811) or check the HSE service finder.

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.