Howth Cliff Path – View of Baily Lighthouse loop from Howth

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Howth Cliff Path – View of Baily Lighthouse loop from Howth

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Howth Cliff Path – View of Baily Lighthouse loop from Howth

01:42

5.94km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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760 m

View of Ireland's Eye from Howth Harbour

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Gazing over the enchanting expanse of Howth Harbour, your eyes are drawn to the majestic silhouette of Ireland's Eye. This captivating island, nestled just off the coast, adds a touch …

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1.34 km

Howth Cliff Path

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The Howth Cliff Walk, also known as the Howth Head Walk, stands out as one of Dublin's premier walking experiences.

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2.26 km

View of the Cliffs at Howth Head

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Wonderful view of a colony of breeding seagulls

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2.61 km

View of Baily Lighthouse and Cliffs

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A beautiful view over the Green Ivy and the Baily Lighthouse in the distance.

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3.05 km

Howth Cliff Path

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Howth Cliff Path is a walking trail that takes you on a wild ride along the coast. You'll hug the cliffs, catch killer views of the sea, and maybe even …

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3.11 km

View of Baily Lighthouse

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Access to the lighthouse itself is closed, so you have to take your photos from a distance. Depending on the time of the day and preference for perspective taking it …

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3.54 km

View of Baily Lighthouse

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Gaze upon the mesmerizing view of the lighthouse ahead. 🏞️🕯️
As your eyes follow the coastline, you'll be drawn to the beacon that stands tall against the backdrop of the …

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5.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.64 km

1.13 km

681 m

481 m

Surfaces

2.88 km

1.48 km

884 m

487 m

141 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

18°C

10°C

28 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

May 16, 2024,Cliffwalk in Howth 16.05.24

Today Uli and I walked a total of about 11km with Ray. I recorded part of it. At first it was very misty, as the Irish say, i.e. a bit of fog that can be damp. But the sun did make a brief appearance in between. The route was more pleasant to walk than yesterday for me. We saw the …

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