Although we did not get to spend as much time exploring because of the rain, from what we were able to see, Howth was such a lively and charming seaside town. The harbor and pier area had so much character, with beautiful coastal views, fishing boats, and a welcoming atmosphere. The cool ocean breeze, friendly people, and busy energy around town made it feel vibrant and inviting even on a rainy day. Everywhere we looked felt scenic and full of charm. It's easy to see why so many people recommend visiting here. Even with the weather, we really enjoyed our time in Howth and would absolutely love to come back on a nicer day to explore more of the town, walk around the harbor, and take in even more of the beautiful coastline. read more

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Beautiful little fishing village located just a 30 minute train ride from Dublin! We heard great things about Howth and honestly this made a great side trip on our first day in Dublin. Away from the city we were transported to a small village town with gorgeous scenery and people. We went for a ferry ride to see Irelands eye and the Howth cliffs and unfortunately it got too foggy during the tour. For an hour long it was mostly fog but we did see a seal just chilling in the water. It was sunny on the mainland so it was very unexpected that there would be not much visibility on the water. We wanted to see puffins but they are rare to see I think. The ferry ride was pricey so not sure I would recommend it especially since you're not guaranteed to see everything. I would suggest going up the Howth cliffs walk as it is a beautiful view from up top! The locals in the village are also super friendly and love a good chat. Such a great place to visit if you are travelling around Dublin! read more

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Without a doubt one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. Howth is a quaint and beautiful fishing village only about 30 minutes away from Dublin if you take the Dart train from Connelly station. It was 6,50 euro round trip per person and trains pass by about every 20 minutes or so. I would definitely recommend visiting the Howth Market if you come on the weekend. It's like a little farmers market that sells loads of coffee, tea, baked good, prepared foods, souvenirs, etc. This market is located right across the street when you exit the Dart station, you can't miss it. Once you're done there if you continue walking towards the ocean there is a trail that leads you to Howth's head and while you're making your way over there you'll pass by many shops and restaurants. The trail is a steep climb, and if you're not in relatively good shape or have proper shoes on, I'd recommend just staying in town and maybe having a drink at one of the many pubs, but if you're able to make the climb, it's completely worth it. The views are absolutely breath taking, and along the way there are endless vines of wild black berries which you'll see various people (myself included) eating as a snack. I ended up climbing the top by myself while the rest of my party waited for me back down. Please be careful and don't be stupid and take selfies in dangerous areas, make sure to stay on the trail all the time. Enjoy the beauty and charm that Howth offers, I loved it more than Dublin itself. read more

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Howth is a small fishing village about 30 minutes east of Dublin. It was easily accessible for me to get here by taking the DART commuter train from downtown Dublin. The village features a picturesque harbor and is filled with many seafood restaurants. In contrast to the busy city of Dublin, Howth will make you feel like you are in the quiet Irish countryside. I came by myself during the winter and it seemed like I was the only tourist around. There are great hiking trails along the cliffs here too. read more

Love this place. Our nearest DART station had construction going on so a friendly stranger directed us to a bus stop with a bus that took us directly there in about 30 minutes. The hiking trail is amazing, definitely not a walk in the park but you don't need to be in great shape to do it. Amazing views but also super windy so dress appropriately for very cold weather. And the village is adorable! They have a little farmer's market area with plenty of delicious things to eat and look it. I almost wished we didn't have reservations at one of the seafood restaurants near the pier there was so much good food to eat in the market. read more

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The freshest air I've ever breathed was in Howth, Ireland! It was my friend's idea to take a trip to while we were in Dublin for the weekend.I honestly had no idea what this place was before coming here. We took a quick train ride from the city to this gorgeous gem of the Emerald Isle! OH MY GOODNESS! Howth is located in the peninsula of Dublin Bay. You'll find the freshest seafood in the few local restaurants located here. This place was super quiet, not many tourists at all... I actually think it was only us! I love that after being in the hustle and bustle of busy cities you can come away to Howth to breathe clean and fresh air! So crisp! Howth is probably my favorite part of my Ireland trip! read more

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Howth is an ideal weekend adventure as it is right along the DART line however, I would advise going on a day where the weather is good and there is little wind...Being situated out on the peninsula things can get quite cold/ windy especially along the walking trails. If you walk left out of the Howth DART station, you will be headed towards the sea side and will pass a variety of small shops and eateries along the way. There is a small harbor with boats of various sizes and a walk path along the water. You can also stop by the Olympic House and see a statue commemorating the London 2012 Olympic flame and its visit to Howth as well as take a picture under the Olympic rings :) Now if you walk right out of the station and down the path a bit, you will pass the few small shops and then a church on the left hand side. The church is worth checking out if only for a few quick pictures. Next to the church there is a road that is framed by tress and arched looking gates (easy to spot) Although there is no official walk path.. just cars driving along...walk through the gates and up the road and you will come across a castle (the one Heather H.- a few reviews down was looking for) It is a simple castle with people currently residing there but the grounds are pretty to walk around and make for nice pictures. read more

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Howth is a pleasant 20 minute DART ride along the water away from Dublin city. The town itself is pretty teeny, and doesn't initially seem to present a ton of activities, but it's worthy of exploration! Right out of the train station you're at the harbor, which is full of working fishing boats and a marina full of pretty sailboats. There are often fat seals chilling in the water waiting for fishy snacks from tourists. A nice, if windy, walk along the seawall gets you some great views of Ireland's Eye, a small island off the coast. You can also take a ferry ride out to the island for a pleasant stroll and more nice views. We opted instead to do a little hike along the cliffs because it's free. If you walk toward the village and then up the road to the left the signs easily guide you along the way. It's an incredibly beautiful and easy walk, and the views are superb. We brought a little picnic and enjoyed it on a cliff overlooking the sea. Sigh. It all felt very Irishy and cute, even though it's so accessible from the city. I highly recommend it as an afternoon trip away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. read more

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Jump on the DART at Tara Street and pay 2.60 euro, grab a seat on the right hand side and sit back and watch the coastline all the way to the little seaside historic of Howth. Howth is great to visit of an evening, to grab a bag of chips and some fish from Bershoffs and sit on the rocks watching the boats bob on the calm water and try and not be attacked by the super sized sea gulls. The pier is lovely to walk along and there is a play ground for the kids. There are lots of really nice and posh seafood restaurants as well as some small cafes, bars, and pubs. read more

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Had an amazing trip here from Dublin to have fresh seafood dinner. The town of Howth is great, the locals were friendly towards us Americans. Will be back in our next trip for sure! read more

If you want fun in Howth, walk along the pier wall when it's windy. It seriously blows some cobwebs away and your thigh muscles get an excellent work-out - but not as much as your jaw. It's hilarious trying to stay upright. Obviously, exercise caution. And don't take small dogs - I saw one get blown off and nearly strangled by its own lead. Ask for bait at the fishmongers and they'll give you a few fat fish and a plastic glove so your hands don't stink afterwards. The seals are like hungry puppies and they will love you - as will the crowds taking photos! Watch out for the seagulls though - they'll swoop and steal your fish mid-air. If you fancy a walk, head up to the cliff top. There's a short walk that's a few kilometers long, and leads to a pub, I believe. You can also walk all the way around. This takes about 4.5 hours and leads you to Sutton, where you can either jump back on the DART to go home, or wander along the beach to Howth for some tasty fresh seafood. read more

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When in Dublin, even for a long weekend, visiting Howth is a must! It is only 30 minutes from Dublin city centre on the DART and the cost is included in the 19.50 euro leap card which gives you 72 hours travel on any public transport. A beautiful seaside town with tonnes of beautiful views of beaches, harbour, cliffs, islands, seals and a pretty town. A wonderful place for a wander around the harbour and town, stopping for breakfast or fish and chips, however if feeling more adventurous a 6-8k walk along the cliff tops which give you beautiful views of lighthouse and Dublin. Well worth the visit! read more

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Howth is a little seaside suburb of Dublin. A lot of people from the city centre come here during the summer or on the weekends to relax. There are many activities in this village. Some people enjoy walking a long the beach while others prefer going for fish and chips or drinking in the pub. I suggest hanging by the pier and feeding greedy seals. Alternatively, you can shop at the food market on the weekends all year long. Vendors sell a variety of vegetables, cheese and small gifts. Another great activity is taking a boat to Howth Head to explore the island and its animal inhabitants. (The last time I did this, a badger hissed at me after I nearly fell in his den.) The boat service is only offered in the summer months. Howth is accessible by Dart or by city bus. The train will get you there in 20 minutes and costs 2 Euro. The 31 or 31A from Abbey Street takes longer and will drop you off 5 km from the southeast of Howth. read more

A visit to Howth is a must when you are in Dublin. After exploring Dublin's northside and southside, head out to its seaside. Howth has a picturesque harbor for both fishing and sailing, some great hiking trails up on the cliffs of Howth Head, and a bevy of seafood restaurants and chippies. Doesn't fish & chips with an Irish beer taste better in the salt air? It certainly does in Howth! read more

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Park your car in along the east/west pier or take the train out. The hike is worth it, it's just great to know that somewhere in Dublin there is a proper hike that is on par with hikes in the East Bay of San Francisco/Oakland. It's an easy/moderate hike. Beautiful views of the sea. Well kept trail. The hike in total was 8 miles once you leave the cliffs you loop back into the town so it's a combination of nature and path but scenic all the way. It was packed yesterday and we started the hike around 2pm so if you can only hike weekends I would advise that you get there early as it can get frustrating if you are stuck behind slow-boats. You can finish off the hike with delicious food in the pier, fresh fish! And you can wake the next day with the lovely dull ache of having gotten a day full of fresh sea air and exercise! * Extra star for the spotless public toilets... Sadly a rarity in Dublin. read more

Howth is great. Summer or winter, it has so much to offer. We go for the Howth Head walk, the long one. It's so worth it, so when you see the signs for the different options, talk the long way round, if you are up to it. The views are excellent. Weather obviously plays a part, so dress appropriately or go another day if its peeing it down. Another highlight for me is the harbour, pier, boats and seals. I don't think there has ever been a visit I've not seen a grey seal in the harbour bobbing about. Next the food. The seafood in particular. If you want to sit down for a lunch or an evening meal, go to the west pier. Our favourite haunts are The Oar House and Octopussy. Booking is advised for both these places. On the weekend there is the Howth market, for some alternative food options. There is also the seafood shops also on the west pier, where you can buy all your fresh fish for cooking at home. So much selection and produce. It really is a great resource that is a bit lacking the city centre. For some pub action I like The Bloody Stream. Lovely warm and welcoming open fires in the winter. Pair that with a hot whiskey and you are onto a winner. We normally drive out, but the DART is so handy for anyone on foot. There has always been parking on the west pier when we go, even on the very busy days. Howth, a must for residence of Dublin and tourists alike. read more

I love the views from Howth! If you get the chance, don't miss out on the opportunity to climb the paths to the cliffs. You can see from here the "eye of Ireland" as well as tiny glimpses of Wales. You can totally understand why William Butler Yeats lived such an inspired life here. read more

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Howth is a well-loved get-away spot for Dubliners to escape to on a summery or spring afternoon outside the city. Best known as a clean-cut, fishy, seaside sort of place, you might consider it the Kinsale of the Dublin area. Personally my favourite thing to do in Howth (besides devouring fish and chips, which seem particularly tasty in Howth - but maybe that's just a false sense of euphoria brought on by the sea air), is to walk along the cliffs. The views are really beautiful and you can see a lot on even a short walk - if your legs will carry you up a steep hill first. Head there by DART or by bus from the city. DART is quicker but will leave you at the harbour, whereas the bus will bring you to the top of the aforementioned steep hill, but will take it's time to get there... There's often something going on during the summer so look out for festivals and events in the area. Last time I was there, I dropped my ice cream when a seagull unexpectedly landed beside me (I probably shouldn't have admitted that...), but hey, I'm just a tourist and he's a local, so more power to him. read more

Beautiful scenery, a bustling village and the freshest seafood you can imagine. I recommend walking the Cliff Path Loop if you are up for a 6km adventure. Otherwise, walking on the pier gives you an awesome view of Howth and Ireland's Eye. The Dublin Bay Prawn Festival in late April is lots of fun - a great opportunity to sample seafood from local restaurants and fishmongers. I love this place! read more

Listen, Dubliners. It's not cool to insist tourists visit Howth in February when jack shit is going on. Go to Howth, Howth is so lovely! Just take the train, you'll love it! Bah. Okay, when I got there, everything except for the bare minimum of businesses to serve the locals was open, like fish markets and a convenience store. It was cold and windy. No one except a couple other suckers got off the train with me. I had heard of a castle with a restaurant, so after having a (damn good, actually) mocha, I asked a clerk at a little market how to get there. She said to turn right on the main street and walk for about ten minutes and I would see it. Now I'm no history major (yes, I am) but I have never heard of a castle on street level, let alone sea level. I asked again if I needed to hike up into the hills, and she repeated the directions. So I walked and walked and walked with my baby who was not having it. But hey, sure enough there was a tower in the distance. As I approached though, it was no castle, but a run of the mill, ordinary Presbyterian church. Sonofa! When the tiny seaside village is known for one specific castle, you would think there wouldn't be that much confusion. I was in such a foul mood by that point I didn't want to walk back a mile just to get to square one so I walked all the way to Sutton and got on DART there instead, because eff Howth. read more

Wow. That is my one word to describe Howth. My roommates and I made the trip there from UCD for one afternoon, not expecting too much. When we arrived, we saw the most beautiful, quaint little fishing town. It's crazy that this place is so close to Dublin. It was definitely my favorite trip I made while I was in Ireland. Honestly, there's not much more I can really put into words. My friends and I walked around the town. We took pictures and ate in a little restaurant. We walked up the hills, got a little lost, took some more pictures. Each one of us was amazed. If you're in Dublin, definitely go to Howth--no questions asked. You really won't regret it. read more

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It will cost you 6 euros a both ways ticket from Pearse station to Howth and you should probably go there for a whole day! Great view, good for hiking, fresh air and fresh seafood. The further you go the less people there will be so it totally worth the effort - quite and serene place. read more

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I spent about 3 1/2 hours in Howth, a seaside suburb of Dublin, hiking, picnicing and looking around. Starting at the Howth DART station the hike went past a golf course, up through a very jungle-like hillside, across a forest, up another hill ( where there was a very nice 360-degree view as far as the eye can see ) and then along some paved roads until a great cliff-side pasture where we all had a lunch picnic. Returning to "civilization" via the coastal trail had some more incredible views of the cliffs and water before we all ended up back on the main road. Do a hike, have some seafood and/or a little boating or swimming in Howth as it's not too far away but in another world. read more

Howth is a fishing village on the North side of Dublin City.One of my favourites places for a relaxing walk with a great views, and very healthy walking paths suitable for all ages.The walk to cliff is a little tough but worth the effort - the views are magnificent and the village still retains its charm.If eating is on the agenda then you will find plenty of excellent sea food restaurants, the prices vary from extra expensive to moderate. Farmers market at the weekend. Well worth a day visit! read more

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You can pick up food from the market on a Sunday or bring a picnic yourself, but it is one of the nicest spots to sit and watch the world go by when the weather is nice! read more

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My favorite place outside of Dublin's fun capital city. Take a look at the Abbey Tavern while you're there. http://www.abbeytavern.ie Some more photos on Dublin Visitors - http://www.dublin1.webs.com read more

Howth (pronounced Hoth) is a traditional little irish fishing village. Situated at the northern tip of dublin bay, howth has amazing views of the surrounding bay & small islands off it's coast. One of the most famous is an island called Irelands eye & you can take a boat trip over to experience it properly. Howth village is still home to lots of local fishermen & on a friday the local restaurants buy in the fish straight from the boats. One of my favourite things to do on a chilly evening is to wrap up warm & walk down to the local chip shop for fish & chips & eat it while walking along Howth beach & listening to the sea - perfect - even better with a loved one :0) You can get to Howth easily on the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) from the centre of Dublin read more

Gorgeous place to spend a day exploring markets, walks and fine seafood. Arrive early to avoid crowds that pour in about lunchtime. Love the seafood here :-) read more

Everyone says you have to go to Howth, and everyone is right. But don't make the mistake of staying in the little seaside town. By all means admire its quaintness or whatever, but the real attraction here is the cliffside hiking. At the far end of the village the road leads up the hill and, after a quarter mile or so, ends with a small parking lot. From there you'll be taking a well maintained trail around the coastline, which is stunning. It's like walking through a thousand postcard images of rugged Irish cliffs, seabirds whirling, salty breeze blowing, the whole thing. And it's only 20 minutes form Dublin. Crazy. The trail is long - probably 8 miles (13 km) - so be sure to keep an eye on the time. I wouldn't want to be wandering these cliffs in the dark! read more

On a recent trip to Dublin, I was amazed at how close this was to the city centre but how completely different it was! One minute you're in the middle of a modern, metropolitan urban landscape, next you're in a beautiful, sleepy seaside location looking out to the sea, boats and stunning hills in the background. There is a wonderful lighthouse and clean beach, with gorgeous multi-coloured in houses. It is so scenic that I took loads of photos! I had some great fish and chips too. There is also a great little cafe for drinks and snacks. Very serene - definitely worth the cheap and easy trip on the DART and it took no time at all. read more