Walks · Our pick in Dublin
The Howth Cliff Path
On foot
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About The Howth Cliff Path
From Howth DART station and the harbour, climb onto the cliff path around Howth Head, with views over Dublin Bay, and come back down to the harbour for fish and chips or Mamó.
Why it's on our list
- Wear proper shoes
- DART to Howth
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Howth Cliff Path before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Howth Cliff Path are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest Luas and rail stops
- HowthRail50 m1 min walk
Key sights
- Dublin Airport12 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- Trinity College13 kmCar or taxi 40 min
- National Gallery13 kmCar or taxi 40 min
- St Stephen’s Green14 kmCar or taxi 42 min
- Christ Church14 kmCar or taxi 43 min
- Guinness Storehouse15 kmCar or taxi 46 min
- Kilmainham Gaol16 kmCar or taxi 50 min
- Phoenix Park17 kmCar or taxi 52 min
Main railway stations
- Connolly12 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- Heuston15 kmCar or taxi 47 min