Press Statement: Wicklow County Council - Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk
Thursday, 28th May 2026
The Committee met on Tuesday 26th May 2026 and received a project update from Wicklow County Council and Tetra Tech (formerly RPS) Consultants:
- Ecological surveys ongoing
- Rope access scope and tendering document for Bray side being developed – appropriate assessment screening report in development in conjunction
- Continuing engagement with Irish Rail and NPWS
- Drone survey of recent storm damage complete and being assessed
- Further erosion on the Greystones side identified and updated safety message has issued.
- Positive landowner negotiations continuing on the Greystones side
- Ongoing discussions regarding design tasks for potential inland routes (planning, environmental, engineering design)
- Technical report on proposal to install steps from North Beach was reviewed by Wicklow County Council and updated report will issue.
Wicklow County Council is positively engaged with the affected landowners in relation to the proposed rerouting on the Greystones side and this is progressing at pace. This was welcomed by the members.
A comprehensive discussion regarding the proposal to install steps from North Beach ensued. It was noted that this proposal is subject to relevant procurement, environmental and ecological constraints also, and the Council is obliged to ensure feasibility and value for money in any public project undertaken.
Chairperson of the Committee, Cllr. Erika Doyle welcomed the progress to date and reiterated that the Committee is united in its aim of working with Wicklow County Council towards safely reopening the Cliff Walk.
Wicklow County Council remains committed to progressing with the project in a diligent, safe and environmentally sound manner and in the shortest possible timeframe.
The Cliff Walk remains closed due to the significant safety concerns. An alternative route is available.