HUGG Walks provide an opportunity to come together with others who have experienced suicide bereavement, to share stories, connect, and take steps forward—literally and figuratively. Our walks are gentle, supportive, and welcoming to all adults impacted by suicide, whether your loss was recent or many years ago.
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I find that the format of walking in a group makes it easier to talk, especially with fellow walkers who have also been bereaved by suicide. Combined with the surroundings of nature, walking in a group gives you the option of talking one to one or in a larger group.
Graham
HUGG Walks are open to anyone who has been bereaved by suicide, whether you’ve lost a family member, friend, neighbour, colleague, or teammate. You don’t need to have attended other HUGG services to join.
Our walks are designed for connection, understanding, and gentle reflection.
Dublin, Phoenix Park
Date: Saturday, 28th February 2026
Time: 10.30am – Approx 2.5hrs and 7.5km
Meeting Point / Location: Harbour Road Car Park
Parking availability: There is usually plenty of parking at this car park.
Notes: This a medium grade looped walk over the Hill of Howth. The walk is known as the Howth Tramline Loop. It begins and ends at the Howth Road Car Park. Good walking shoes or runners are advisable.
Dublin, 3 Rock and Fairy Castle
Date: Sunday 29th March
Time: 10.30am – Approx 2hrs and 6.5km
Meeting Point / Location: Ticknock Forest Car Park
Parking availability: There is free parking at Ticknock Forest Car Park
Notes: The route starts and ends at Ticknock Car Park, alongside the Trails Café. This one has a good climb from where we meet to the summit 3Rock and from there to Fairy Castle. On a clear day the views over the city and out across the bay to the Hill of Howth are wonderful. The walk is all on trails so trail shoes or runners are advisable.
Wicklow, Upper Vartry Reservoir
Date: Sunday 26th April
Time: 10.30am – Approx 1.5hrs and 6.5km
Meeting Point / Location: Vartry Trails Car Park.
Parking availability: There is usually plenty of parking at this car park.
Notes: This is a looped walk around the Upper Section of the Vartry Reservoir, starting and finishing at the Vartry Trails Car Park. It is a flat or low walk through that runs through a mostly forested area alongside the reservoir.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Take some time for yourself. Walk at your own pace, share memories, or simply enjoy being in the company of others who understand suicide bereavement.
Connect with others who are bereaved by suicide
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If you are over 18 years old you are welcome to attend.
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If you have any queries please email support@HUGG.ie or call 01 513 4048 (monitored answering machine)
