Howth Cliff Path Loop
Fingal, Ireland
Loop trail in Fingal, Ireland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.9 mi (7.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 554 ft (169 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 50 min
- High point
- 440 ft (134 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: The Old Courthouse 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Fisher's Cross 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Bike repair station 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Attraction: Ye Olde Hurdy-Gurdy (Museum of Vintage Radio) 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Howth Martello Tower 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Beach: Balscadden Beach 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Cliffs of Howth 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Dolphins 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Howth EIRE 6 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Picnic Rock 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from start
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Questions about Howth Cliff Path Loop
How long is Howth Cliff Path Loop?
Howth Cliff Path Loop is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 50 min. It climbs 554 ft (169 m) in total, up to a high point of 440 ft (134 m).
How hard is Howth Cliff Path Loop?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Howth Cliff Path Loop?
Parking at the start, 10 spaces. 22 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Howth Cliff Path Loop?
Drinking water on the way at 0.5 mi (0.7 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.5 mi (0.8 km), 1.2 mi (1.9 km).
Is Howth Cliff Path Loop shaded?
Mostly exposed (22% under trees).
What can you do on Howth Cliff Path Loop?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Howth Cliff Path Loop?
The Bloody Stream, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Daybreak, 0 mi (0 km).
Is this a good week for Howth Cliff Path Loop?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Howth Black Linn Loop Fingal · Moderate · 5.1 mi (8.1 km)
- Howth Cliff Walk Fingal · Hard · 14.5 mi (23.3 km)
- East Coast Trail Fingal · Easy · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- East Coast Trail Fingal · Easy · 2.5 mi (4 km)
- Temple Path St Anne's Park · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Santry River Greenway St Anne's Park · Easy · 2 mi (3.3 km)
- Dalkey Blue Way Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown · Easy · 1.9 mi (3 km)
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