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    Hiking trail map.
    Tiffany C.

    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.

    Sparkling water :)
    Ramona G.

    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!

    Howth Harbour
    Sarah S.

    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.

    Mary C.

    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.

    Howth
    Melanie M.

    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.

    Seals in the harbour
    Elizabeth M.

    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.

    Elizabeth W.

    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!

    Howth, Ireland
    Jeff H.

    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!

    Out on the piers of Howth!
    Minna A.

    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.

    Austen T.

    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.

    View from a hiking trail
    Irina R.

    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.

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    It's like walking through a thousand postcard images of rugged Irish cliffs, seabirds whirling, salty breeze blowing, the whole thing.

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    A sanctuary in Ireland, we came to this beach that was simply heaven on earth. Perfect for long…read morestrolls on the beach with your dogs. Big sand dunes line the beach with sand speckled with shells and round stones. Only 60 minutes away from Dublin city center and plenty of parking.

    Roughly an hour away from our door in Dublin is Brittas Bay Beach, which is pretty fantastic in my…read moreopinion. 4KM of beach. Sandy beach. With sand dunes. This is stuff great childhood memories are made of. Fantastic. Now I've not had the chance to get into the water here, but it looks pretty good to me.... as long as I have my wet suit ;) There are great facilities here too, a car park, lifeguards during the summer months and decent enough toilets WITH toilet paper. I would imagine the toilets are abused on busy days... sorry that's the cynic in me, so BYOP. The notice board here is full of useful information also, including info to a website called www.jellyfish.ie. Who knew that existed, I didn't :) There is also a but... the south car park costs 4 EUR to get into. OK, so the money goes towards the car park, the lifeguard and the toilet maintenance. But I do think this is a bit steep if you are just dropping in for a look. But if you are going for the whole day, its fine. FYI the car park gates are unmanned and take coins, so make sure you have the right coinage with you before to depart for Brittas Bay. Also, the south car park closes at 8pm according to signs.

    Howth Cliff Walk - Howth Cliff Walk in Howth, Ireland on/10/2025 - pic showing lighthouse in the distance. This walk is so beautiful & peaceful!

    Howth Cliff Walk

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    The Howth Cliff Walk in Howth, Ireland offers BEAUTIFUL views of the ocean, Irish countryside, and…read morein 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!

    What's up: Wrapping up my trip with one last hike/walk. Since I was in the Swords area, Howth was…read moreone 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.

    Howth - beaches - Updated May 2026

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