County
Dublin
Distance
12.1 km
Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Challenging
Total Ascent
240 m
Activity
Hiking
At the trailhead
- Parking · Howth Railway Station
- Public transport
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- No dogs
- Part accessible · Some accessible facilities at trailhead
Starting at the DART (train) station in Howth village and following purple arrows this walk takes the path all along the cliffs to beyond Red Rock, passing the Baily Lighthouse, and then climbing to circle the Ben of Howth to return along the old tramline. The views of Lambay Island and Ireland’s Eye as well as Dublin Bay are spectacular. The cliffs are great for birds and grey seals may also be seen.
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Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland
Elevation profile
Elevation data: EU-DEM 25 m © European Union, Copernicus. Profile follows the main waymarked line.
Along the way
Viewpoints
Swimming spots
+1 more nearby
Peaks
Heritage & points of interest
+12 more nearby
Food & drink
+16 more nearby
Nature & wildlife
Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland · species via GBIF · protected areas via NPWS.