Howth Cliff Walk
Fingal, Ireland
Out-and-back trail in Fingal, Ireland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 14.5 mi (23.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,234 ft (376 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 15 min
- High point
- 364 ft (111 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Sutton South Martello Tower 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from start
- Beach: Red Rock Beach 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from start
- Beach: Broad Strand 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from start
- Beach: Hidden Beach 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Dolphins 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Cliffs of Howth 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from start
- Beach: Balscadden Beach 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Howth Martello Tower 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Ye Olde Hurdy-Gurdy (Museum of Vintage Radio) 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from start
- Bike repair station 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Fisher's Cross 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from start
- Attraction: The Old Courthouse 14.1 mi (22.8 km) from start
- Historic site: The Ready Boat Pillar 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from start
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Questions about Howth Cliff Walk
How long is Howth Cliff Walk?
Howth Cliff Walk is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 15 min. It climbs 1,234 ft (376 m) in total, up to a high point of 364 ft (111 m).
How hard is Howth Cliff Walk?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Howth Cliff Walk?
Parking at the start, Fee, 46 spaces. Closest lot to the start: Sutton DART Station Expansion Car Park. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Howth Cliff Walk?
Drinking water on the way at 13.6 mi (21.9 km). Toilets: 1.3 mi (2.1 km), 1.3 mi (2.1 km), 12.2 mi (19.6 km).
Is Howth Cliff Walk shaded?
Mostly exposed (13% under trees).
What can you do on Howth Cliff Walk?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Howth Cliff Walk?
Food, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: SuperValu, 0.3 mi (0.5 km).
Is this a good week for Howth Cliff Walk?
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.
Trails near Howth Cliff Walk
- East Coast Trail Fingal · Easy · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- East Coast Trail Fingal · Easy · 2.5 mi (4 km)
- Howth Tramline Loop Fingal · Moderate · 4.4 mi (7 km)
- Howth Cliff Path Loop Fingal · Moderate · 4.9 mi (7.9 km)
- Howth Black Linn Loop Fingal · Moderate · 5.1 mi (8.1 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)
- Clontarf Pitches Path St Anne's Park · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap