Howth Head (Cliff Walks)
Waymarked cliff-top loop walks in Howth with big sea views. Best for confident walkers; steep, narrow and step-heavy in parts.
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A set of waymarked coastal loop walks around Howth Head, starting most commonly from Howth DART station. Families pick one of the coloured routes (Green/Blue are the most manageable) for cliff views across Dublin Bay, Ireland’s Eye and Lambay. Expect steep climbs, plenty of steps, and narrow sections near the edge, so it suits kids who can follow instructions and are steady on their feet. Many families walk out to one viewpoint and turn back rather than completing the full loop, then finish down at the harbour for food or the playground.
- Four colour-waymarked loop routes: Green (Cliff Path), Blue (Tramline), Red (Black Linn), Purple (Bog of Frogs)
- Viewpoints over Ireland’s Eye, Lambay Island and Dublin Bay
- Regular seabird spotting along the cliffs; seals are sometimes visible
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About
A set of waymarked coastal loop walks around Howth Head, starting most commonly from Howth DART station. Families pick one of the coloured routes (Green/Blue are the most manageable) for cliff views across Dublin Bay, Ireland’s Eye and Lambay. Expect steep climbs, plenty of steps, and narrow sections near the edge, so it suits kids who can follow instructions and are steady on their feet. Many families walk out to one viewpoint and turn back rather than completing the full loop, then finish down at the harbour for food or the playground.
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Best for ages 5-15
Some sections are steep and exposed with narrow paths and lots of steps; best for children who can walk independently and keep well back from cliff edges.