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Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures provided by Shane's Howth Adventures
Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures
Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures
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3h
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Group size:
10
Service animals allowed
Ticket type:
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Free cancellation
- Duration:3h
- Taking Covid-19 safety measures
- Group size:10
- Service animals allowed
- Ticket type:Mobile
- Free cancellation
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- Duration: 3h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English
What to expect
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- Duration: 3h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Available languages
English
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Inclusions
- Tour Guide
- Entry/Admission - St Mary's Abbey
- Entry/Admission - Cliff Path Loop
Duration
3h
Departure details
- Howth Market, 3A Harbour Rd, Howth, Dublin, D13 T8Y7, Ireland Meet your local guide and fellow guests at 12:00 at Howth Market.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
Inclusions
- Tour Guide
- Entry/Admission - St Mary's Abbey
- Entry/Admission - Cliff Path Loop
Departure details
- Howth Market, 3A Harbour Rd, Howth, Dublin, D13 T8Y7, Ireland Meet your local guide and fellow guests at 12:00 at Howth Market.
Duration
3h
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
Travel safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Itinerary
- You'll start atHowth Market3A Harbour Rd, Howth, Dublin, D13 T8Y7, IrelandMeet your local guide and fellow guests at 12:00 at Howth Market.See address & details
- 1Howth CastleStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 2Aideens Grave portal tombStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 3Howth HillsStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 4Howth SummitStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 5St Mary's AbbeyStop: 10 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 6Cliff Path LoopStop: 45 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 7HowthStop: 10 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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su51nix
West Yorkshire, UK10 contributions
Shane’s extensive history and nature knowledge and his ability to recite prose to bring the walk to life is wonderful. He catered the walk to our fitness level which was much appreciated. Additionally he tracked the walk with photos of us and sent the link which added to the experience.
We would fully recommend this tour.
We would fully recommend this tour.
Written 1 February 2022
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shaneshowth
Hi su51nix,
Lovely review, exactly what we are trying to to, thank you. Great to meet you and we look forward to your next visit on hikes or ebikes.
Is mise, le meas,
Shane
Written 2 February 2022
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danijxander
Elche, Spain10 contributions
Honestly I can't say enough good things about this tour. I took three tour from Dublin, one to Blarney Castle, Cork & Cobh, and another to the Cliffs of Moher & Galway that were both great, both this tour was my favorite. The island was beautiful, first we got to see the Howth Castle and hear local oral history about pirates and ancient Howth family lines, then we started into the woods where we explored a gorgeous rhododendron forest. I especially loved this as I've been living in the desert of Spain for several months now and it reminded me of my home in Asheville, NC. Next we climbed a peak to see Howth and the bay spread out below us in a spectacular display of glistening waters and rolling green hills. We continued our tour along the coast to a pebbled beach. It was a local spot, nothing you would find on google maps. Shane was wonderful company the whole tour, I enjoyed watching everyone we met great him excitedly by name almost as much as I enjoyed the company of his dog Loki. We made our way back to town after the beach where Shane recommended some great spots and personally got us in to a busy restaurant. All in all, I hope to return to Howth again someday and that Shane will still be there giving his tours.
I got the feeling that all of Shane's tours were a little different and that he adjusts his route for his guests, so you may not see all of the things that I saw, but you could probably request something if there was a specific place mentioned that piqued your interest.
Thank you so much for my favorite day in Ireland, Shane.
I got the feeling that all of Shane's tours were a little different and that he adjusts his route for his guests, so you may not see all of the things that I saw, but you could probably request something if there was a specific place mentioned that piqued your interest.
Thank you so much for my favorite day in Ireland, Shane.
Written 7 January 2022
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shaneshowth
Hi Dani, We had at least as good a time with you as you so glowingly had with us. Thanks for the fantastic review, it is everything we are trying to do. Loki and I are so happy to have got out with you, and hope you can make the trek up again from Spin in May, when the somber beauty of December will be replaced by the overwhelming vitality of late Spring.
Is mise, le meas,
Shane
Written 8 January 2022
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Alyssa A
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Solo
This was the highlight of my stay in Ireland!
I came here for work and was looking for a way to experience a bit more of Ireland than just the city center and learn a bit of Irish culture on my free day.
While I could have walked this hike myself, it was a much more fun and educational experience taking this tour with Connor (Conchobhar I Iearned in Irish) who will even sing some Irish tunes if you’re nice ;)
Not to mention the location is gorgeous. Easy bus or train ride from Dublin city center. (H3 bus or dart)
I came here for work and was looking for a way to experience a bit more of Ireland than just the city center and learn a bit of Irish culture on my free day.
While I could have walked this hike myself, it was a much more fun and educational experience taking this tour with Connor (Conchobhar I Iearned in Irish) who will even sing some Irish tunes if you’re nice ;)
Not to mention the location is gorgeous. Easy bus or train ride from Dublin city center. (H3 bus or dart)
Written 28 May 2022
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shaneshowth
Sbbaris,
Great review thank you , I will pass it on to Conchobhar.
Is mise, le meas,
Shane
Written 31 May 2022
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Carlotta
1 contribution
A must for your Dublin itinerary!
Our tour was a wonderful mix of scenery and history, lush forest and stunning coastline views in a walk/hike that is doable for anyone (nothing too difficult) and a lovely way to spend a few hours outside the city. Paul is a kind and knowledgeable guide who made us all feel right at home in his Howth. I highly recommend this tour!
Our tour was a wonderful mix of scenery and history, lush forest and stunning coastline views in a walk/hike that is doable for anyone (nothing too difficult) and a lovely way to spend a few hours outside the city. Paul is a kind and knowledgeable guide who made us all feel right at home in his Howth. I highly recommend this tour!
Written 29 July 2022
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Leenah alaalm
4 contributions
I love everything about this coastal hiking tour. Conor, our tour guide was lovely and very friendly. The hike takes you in the woods and out to look over the breathtaking cliffs, facing the Ireland eye and Lambay Island behind. Get ready, and I recommend you have a good meal before you start the hike.
Written 7 June 2022
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austim
Long Beach, CA219 contributions
My most incredible photos of Ireland were captured on this hike. Make no mistake its a HIKE and not a walk. From the quaint costal village to tangled woods, emerald cliffs and breathtaking cliff walking it is an experience that you will look back on as one of the best memories of your trip and so close to Dublin. The tour starts right in front of the metro station.
Written 5 June 2022
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Samanta
2 contributions
I had a wonderful walking tour of the peninsula with Paula, an excellent local guide who shared lots of information and curious insights about Howth, its history and legends, and its stunning nature. I'd recommend this tour to groups, big or small, but it's also perfect if you're by yourself, as Paula adjusts her pace to yours, makes you feel comfortable and takes care of you at any moment. The tour makes you explore different parts of Howth, its diverse landscapes and amazing views and parts of the village itself. You'll enjoy the walk and the landscapes even though you aren't an experienced hiker (I'm not). Highly recommended.
Written 31 July 2021
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shaneshowth
Hi Samanta,
10,000 years of human presence in a UN Biosphere reserve is a nice surprise so close to a capital city. Paula is a great guide and loves sharing it every time. Thanks for a very professional review .
Is mise, le meas
Shane
Written 2 August 2021
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NicolaCarroll2008
Dublin, Ireland5 contributions
An absolutely fabulous tour of Howth with Conor who gave us fascinating insights into the past, present and even future of this very special part of Dublin. We were absolutely blessed with perfect sunshine and the tour had everything - the storytelling of the ancient Dolmen in the woods and Grace O'Malley the pirate Queen's legacy as well as the spectacular coastal views. We felt on top of the world and resigned ourselves to be present in the moment and take in the breathtaking views that a camera could never do justice to. To top it all as we descended the hill gasping for a good cup of coffee , Conor took us passed all the long lines of people and to the end of the pier and a gorgeous coffee shop with the best coffee in town and best of all no line outside - a hidden gem that only a skilled tour guide would know of. We all loved it - highly recommend the tour.
Written 27 June 2020
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shaneshowth
Hi Nicola,
Thanks for a wonderful review, Conor is himself a hidden gem. Glad to hear you had such a great day out and its great to be sharing Howth with our compatriots.
is mise, le meas,
Shane
Written 28 June 2020
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Hollie P
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Friends
I had an incredible time on the hiking tour! Shane is an excellent tour guide and his passion for the history and landscape of Howth is very evident. The tour was beautiful and we met may locals along the way. Although the 4 hour/“long” hiking tour may be a little strenuous for inexperienced hikers, I would strongly recommend it for those who like hiking and being in the outdoors.
Written 6 December 2021
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shaneshowth
Thank you Hollie, it was great to have you out. It is a good point to check if you book the Coastal Hike or The Howth Safari, the Safari is that bit longer, taking in all the habitats and the southern cliffs. See you somewhere over the rainbow.
Is mise, le meas
Shane
Written 7 December 2021
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Imren
1 contribution
Business
My 80+ students thoroughly enjoyed the cliff walk organized by Shane and his team. I can easily say that it was the highlight of our three day trip to Dublin (and Howth). I loved every minute of it and I could not have wished for any better. Not only the nature is beautiful, Shane really knows how to engage students and really has interested them in learning more about the history of beautiful Ireland.
Shane and everyone involved, thank you again for everything.
Shane and everyone involved, thank you again for everything.
Written 5 February 2022
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shaneshowth
Hi Imren, thanks for a great review . It was great to share Howth with you all. The guides had a great time with the students and we all had special fun and cultural exchange together. We look forward to welcoming you again some day.
Is mise le meas
Shane
Written 7 February 2022
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Any possibility of booking a Tuesday?
su51nix
West Yorkshire, UK10 contributions
He's an independent operator and his walking tours fit around his own schedule - definitely worth an ask.
Rebecca L
Nova Scotia, Canada9 contributions
When the info states "admission not included" does that mean there is not time to explore those attractions?
howthadventures
Dublin, Ireland67 contributions
Hi Rebecca, there is plenty of time to explore the attractions and take photos. We do not visit the interior of Howth Castle on the Coastal Walk on Chowder Trail but visit the grounds and beautiful surroundings.
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00All round lovely experience
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00Howth, but not as you know it.
This was a wonderful day out, which started out with some lesser known highlights of Howths History & took off from…
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00Absolutely recommend this tour!!!
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00Highly Recommend
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00The best part of my trip to Ireland
Amazing hike with spectacular views and great company! Our guide Paula was wonderful and very kind. Together with h…
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00Glorious views
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00Highly recommend this tour
Aileen is such a great guide and a nice person, and very, very knowledgeable about everything in the area. The who…
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00Beautiful views and great guide
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00Excellent tour , lots of fun!!!
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00Ireland Must Do
The tour is an absolute “must do” in Ireland. Aileen and Hugh, our fabulous tour guides, make it personal. She know…
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00Great day out!
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