County
Dublin
Distance
7 km
Duration
2 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Total Ascent
130 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 blue arrows this walk takes the path along the cliffs climbing to €˜The Summit’ and returning 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.
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Nature & wildlife
Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland · species via GBIF · protected areas via NPWS.