Howth Cliff Walk, Ireland

Howth Cliff Walk

A cliff walk around a headland, half an hour from Dublin by train.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Howth Cliff Walk

Day 1

  1. MorningTake the DART train from Dublin to Howth, about half an hour along the bay.
  2. AfternoonWalk the cliff path around the headland past the Baily lighthouse, about 2 to 3 hours.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the harbour and watch the seals waiting by the fish shops.

Day 2

Take a boat to the island of Ireland's Eye and its puffin and gannet colonies.

What to eat

Fish and chips or chowder by the harbour.

Local tips

Make the most of Howth Cliff Walk

Beat the crowds

Sunny weekends are busy. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The Baily Lighthouse below the cliffs from the cliff path.

Getting there

DART trains from Dublin take about 30 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

Ireland's Eye island, reached by boat, and the fishing harbour.

Good to know

The full cliff loop takes about 2 to 3 hours. Look for seals in the harbour near the fish shops.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Howth Cliff Walk

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Plan your visit

Getting to Howth Cliff Walk

Getting there

  • Dublin Airport (DUB)14 km away
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS)140 km away
  • Dublin14 km away
  • Belfast135 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryIreland

Questions

Howth Cliff Walk: good to know

Is Howth Cliff Walk worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and the coast. A cliff walk around a headland, half an hour from Dublin by train.

How many days do you need in Howth Cliff Walk?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Howth Cliff Walk?

You can visit all year. Sunny weekends are busy. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Howth Cliff Walk?

The nearest airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 14 km away. DART trains from Dublin take about 30 minutes.

What is there to see near Howth Cliff Walk?

Nearby hidden places include Dublin (14 km), Kilkenny (113 km) and Belfast (135 km).

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