The seaside cliff hike was absolutely breathtaking and one of the highlights of our trip. The trail is about 5K (around 3 miles) and offers stunning ocean views the entire way. The scenery was gorgeous, with lush green foliage surrounding the path and beautiful purple and yellow flowers blooming throughout the hike. The trail was well maintained and easy to enjoy at a relaxed pace while taking in the incredible coastal views. There were so many perfect spots to stop for photos and simply appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and fresh ocean air. If you enjoy nature, scenic walks, and beautiful seaside landscapes, I would definitely recommend this hike. It was such a memorable experience and a perfect way to spend a day outdoors. read more

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The Howth Cliff Walk in Howth, Ireland offers BEAUTIFUL views of the ocean, Irish countryside, and in the distance, you'll see the Bailey Lighthouse that looks straight out of a storybook! (fyi, the lighthouse is on private property so you can't access the lighthouse up close) See pics/videos included w/ this review of the beautiful cliff walk. There are a few different routes you can do but my hubby and I did "The Howth Summit Walk" on Friday, 10/10/2025, which took us about 1.5 hr to complete & this was w/ us stopping to take in the beautiful view and taking lots of pics/videos along the route. This route was fairly easy going down, w/ only a few spots along the route when coming back up that got your heart rate up. I do recommend that you wear tennis shoes (even better hiking shoes) and comfortable clothing. We saw so many people not wearing tennis shoes and instead thought they were doing a fashion shoot on the trail & it did not look comfortable at all - not to mention, not safe! We did a day trip to Howth from Dublin and it was a straightforward and short trip. Fyi(s) - ---- There are a few portable toilets onsite and there is a private parking lot for those who drive themselves. ---- The was also a mobile truck onsite that sold coffee. --- It was cloudy on the day we hiked but the views were still so beautiful! -- - We started our hike around 12pm and despite there being plenty of people there, we were able to have the hiking trail to ourselves. Hope this info helps! read more

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What's up: Wrapping up my trip with one last hike/walk. Since I was in the Swords area, Howth was one of the places I wanted to check out due to its views. Transit: From Swords, I took Go Ahead Ireland 102 from Forest View bus stop to Sutton Station bus stop and then transferred over to the DART Howth from Sutton Station to Howth Station. If arriving by car, there is a small parking area available right before the trailhead. Environment: There is a single outhouse near the parking area before you head out on the trail. Since it rained overnight, the route was a bit muddy. And as expected, the view was not great lol. However, the trail was well marked and had markers with colored arrows directing your way; I followed the Green Loop. While I didn't get much of a view due to the fog and cloud coverage, the trail did take me past historical marker Eire 6 which is an aerial recognition sign (that was kinda cool). And towards the end, it did clear up and I was able to get a view of Ireland's Eye. The end of the Green Loop will take you into the residential area to loop you back towards Howth Station. Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay, this was a nice hike along the cliffs. There are also benches along the way. Overall, it was a nice hike. read more

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One of the attractions of being in Howth is they have looping cliff path hikes that are 2 hours and longer. Saturday Gord and I decided to do the blue path, which would take us about 2 hours. Lots of hills and the views were fabulous! Gord's fear of heights kicked in when the path got narrow and very close to the edge. I left him in a safe spot and carried on a bit higher, climbing over rocks and up a dusty trail. Then we headed back the way we came. read more

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Howth is a must-visit if you are wanting a close trek from Dublin. It will give you those scenic Irish vibes that you are hoping for without spending the day in a car or bus traveling further. The train got us there within 30 minutes, stops right outside the Howth Market and cost about 2 euros. Can't beat that! Due to unpredictable fall weather, we opted not to book day-tours and instead go to Howth and it was a good choice. This cliff walk was scenic and worth the somewhat confusing and meandering hike from the train station. You will pass by some beautiful historic homes and walk along the waterfront for much of the hike up to the cliff walks. There are port-o-potties, a small parking lot, and even a tiny snack and drink shack prior to hitting the trails. While much is paved, there are many gaps, rocky, hill-tastic spots and stairs that would make this not very wheelchair or stroller friendly. If you want to bring a baby or toddler, I definitely recommend wearing them. There are various trails to hit.The views of the island, cliffs, lighthouse, docks, etc. are stunning. Highly recommend! read more

Beautiful walk and topography east of Dublin - hike, visit the castle and the pier for a pint after.

Beautiful cliff walk very accessible near Dublín using the DART and then a short walk. It's worth the venture. So beautiful and peaceful! Add it to your Dublín itinerary. read more

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Put on your walking shoes and weather appropriate attire and head out to Howth for a day..or more if you're lucky. The Howth cliff walk is located about an hour north of Dublin by train or a short car ride. If you choose to take the Dart (Dublin's train system) it's only a few EUR round trip. The Howth cliff walk is a GORGEOUS scenic walk with various lengths and difficulties along the sea cliffs around Howth Head. You'll see view of Lambay Island and Ireland's Eye as well as Dublin Bay. Pack a lunch or snack along with water in your day pack and eat in a safe side area overlooking the cliffs and take it all in. The beauty of the birds flying along the ocean and rocks as the waves crash along the side of the cliff. It truly is an amazing world we live in! Remember to practice LNT (leave no trace) with the food items you take. Pack in and pack out everything, including apple cores and banana peels! Back at the head of the trail you'll see various houses and rentals that you wish you were a resident of. You'll see a beautiful beach coast, a path to the Howth lighthouse, and a port of fishing boats. There are also ferries that will take you to or around Ireland's Eye island if you wish. With fishing boats comes seafood! After a long day of walking the cliffs you can choose from the handful of restaurants and pubs. Grab yourself a pint and some chowder while you chat with the locals. If you are in need of coffee, there is a Starbucks located along the way as well. So if you find yourself in Ireland, put Howth on your list to visit for the day or stay a night or two! read more

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This can be a short hike or a long 10 mile hike depending on which path or paths you decide to take, the loop, the loop then hit the summit trail, there are no toilets if you decide to do the loop so if you start from the Dart station use the toilet there, now if you start from the tower there is nothing but nature (unless you go off to see and knock on someone's property the Irish are very friendly). Being a waterproof coat or umbrella just in case it rains and water and some snacks there are a few benches along the path. This is also a pet friendly path. read more

The view was amazing. I highly recommend if your visiting Dublin to come to Howth. Only a 30 min drive from Dublin.

Epic ending to an epic trip. Brought cheese and crackers paired with the last of the whiskey purchased in Cahersiveen. Amazing views achieved with no more than 10 minutes of walking. A magical sunset and farewell to a beautiful country. read more

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Seriously stunning. I feel like it's similar to the east coast version of Galaway. The walk is up hill and about 3/4 of a mile to get from the bottom town area to the top "start" of the walk. I didn't go on the actual trails because it was longer than I had the time for but I got just a perfect view on my own just walking up to the start area. It was beautiful and there were a lot of people there but wasn't over crowded and annoying, I also felt safe there being alone and a 20 year old female read more

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Another favourite walk of mine. And again unfortunately not just for me. Due to Howth being in easy reach of Dublin it's of course most of the time pretty busy. But nonetheless it's always worth coming out for it. Ok, maybe not in storm and rain as you're not sheltered from weather here but maybe that's what sometimes attracts? As a short enough walk you can go until you see the lighthouse and then go up the hill towards the summit. Maybe have a pint or something to eat in the Summit Inn and then take the bus back to the Dart or car or you walk the old tram line back to the harbour. The entrance to that is basically opposite the pub. I love when I have the time to do the whole loop though. After passing the lighthouse you don't have the open sea to look at anymore but rather wicklow mountains, Dublin mountanins and of course Dublin, but that's a lovely view too and less crowded. Finally you get back on the street, walk up the hill, across the golf course and back through houses. For all the walks you can just follow the signage. read more

Start from the east pier and walk from Balscadden road. You can see a house once lived in by W.B. Yeats and once you see it, you know you are on the right track for the cliff walk. The cliff walk is a 6.5km loop around Howth head with magnificent views of the north and south coast from the top. You can take the upper cliff walk or the lower path. I prefer the lower path as the views of the cliffs and the sea are spectacular but the path is quite narrow in places so if you have a fear of heights this is not the walk for you. Don't bother trying to get down to Bailey Lighthouse, a private residence between you and it won't allow for it. Finish your walk off with a 99 from Cafe Caira on the pier. read more

Howth Cliff Walk - Spectacular views. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me

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Yessss...the trail is deceiving...it's fairly easy and accessible for all levels of athleticism but if you do the trail you have hours of trail ahead that loops you back to the centre. The views are xpansive and breathtaking but people are definitely here on a Saturday. It was super windy on this day so def bring your windbreaker and a water bottle. Stretching prior too might just be a good idea too ;) read more