Wicklow Mountains

Resplendent in green and grey, with hues of iron and wine, these ancient peaks lie to the south of the city, yet Dublin feels faraway hidden just beneath the Sugarloaf mountain.

Swathes of gorse and grass are broken up by shimmering slivers of granite - weather-worn into smooth streams and crunchy paths, both bordered by buds of burgundy and rust, all under a sweeping stripe of cool grey sky.