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Howth Cliff Walk

An outdoor spot in Howth, Dublin, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Clear morning.

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Howth Cliff Walk in Howth, Dublin
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Why go

Loop around Howth Head with sea views and a lighthouse, 30 minutes by DART.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Dublin, alongside 4 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Book of Kells at Trinity College, 15 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Howth
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Clear morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Dublin, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Book of Kells at Trinity College

    9th-century illuminated gospels, followed by the oak-vaulted Long Room library.

    Sight · 15 km straight-line
  2. 2
    National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology

    Celtic gold, Viking finds and preserved bog bodies. Free entry.

    Sight · 15 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Chapter One

    Michelin-starred Irish cooking beneath the Dublin Writers Museum.

    Food · 15 km straight-line
  4. 4
    The Long Hall

    Victorian pub with dark wood, mirrors and chandeliers, unchanged in decades.

    Drinks · 15 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Leo Burdock

    Dublin's oldest chipper, frying cod and chips since 1913.

    Food · 16 km straight-line
  6. 6
    The Brazen Head

    Pub dating its license to 1198, with trad music every night.

    Drinks · 16 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Howth Cliff Walk is a stop on our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Dublin run from 8°C in February to 18°C in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Howth Cliff Walk itself, we suggest: Clear morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Dublin from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Dublin weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Howth, Dublin, Ireland
Coordinates
53.38500, -6.04682
Destination
Dublin, Ireland

Howth Cliff Walk: quick answers

How much time do you need at Howth Cliff Walk?

Plan on about 3 hours at Howth Cliff Walk. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Howth Cliff Walk?

Our pick: Clear morning. Insider tip: Finish with fish and chips on Howth pier.

Is Howth Cliff Walk free?

Yes, we list Howth Cliff Walk as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Howth Cliff Walk?

Howth Cliff Walk is at Howth, Dublin, Ireland. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Howth Cliff Walk?

Howth Cliff Walk appears on Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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