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Howth Head
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The area
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We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
66 within 5 kms
The Abbey Tavern
1,576
1 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Bar • European
The House
516
0.9 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • European • Soups
McNeill's of Howth
64
0.8 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Bar • Grill
30 Church Street
107
1 km€€ - €€€ • Steakhouse • Irish • Pizza
O'Connell's Howth
812
1.2 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Bar • Seafood
The Bloody Stream
1,076
1.1 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Bar • Seafood
The Country Market
91
0.8 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly
Top House Bar
34
0.8 km€ • Irish • Bar • Pub
Wrights Findlater Restaurant
968
1 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Bar • Seafood
Beshoffs Bros
545
1.1 km€ • Quick Bites • Irish • Seafood
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Attractions
51 within 10 kms
Howth Hills
484
1.1 kmGeologic Formations
Howth Summit
158
1.5 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio
70
1.1 kmSpeciality Museums
Howth Castle
141
0.9 kmCastles
Cliff Path Loop
73
1.7 kmHiking Trails • Scenic Walking Areas
Claremont Beach
42
1 kmBeaches
National Transport Museum
54
1 kmSpeciality Museums
Parish Church of the Assumption
12
1 kmChurches & Cathedrals
Howth Lighthouse
109
1.7 kmLighthouses
Island Ferries
83
1.5 kmFerries
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4.5
1,723 reviews
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Very good
373
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44
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5
Karol Para
Bukowina Tatrzanska, Poland9 contributions
Such a wonderful hike!
Mar 2022
Great hiking trail and a great place to take photos! Howth is only a 20 minute trail ride out from Dublin on the Dart - definitely worth the trip for the view :)
Written 15 May 2022
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Tom_JackAttack
Dublin, Ireland195 contributions
Lovely Views
Jun 2021
Such a lovely walk this, although not good if you suffer from vertigo. Some of the drops from the path would be very unforgiving. The views are so good though, especially on a fine day. Lots to explore and take in.
Written 29 June 2021
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland8,423 contributions
Gorgeous Walk
Dec 2020 • Family
Magnificent walk around Howth Head from the summit around the loop and down to the village.
Plenty of parking either you start at the summit or at the other end down in the village.
The path is well worn through the gorse and bracken and afford the most magnificent views of Dublin Bay Ireland's Eye, the sea and the coast. Its an easy enough walk as long as you are wearing appropriate footwear.
Written 28 December 2020
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Joanne A
Dundonald, UK33 contributions
Outstanding!!!
Aug 2020 • Couples
Just returned from a 3 hour walk along the path way leading to Howth Head and what beautiful scenery!!! The outstanding colours of the heathers were in full view on such a glorious day. Really must be walked to fully appreciated!!!!
Written 30 August 2020
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sfoneill
Dublin, Ireland38 contributions
Take in the sea air and views
Jul 2020 • Couples
If you're in Dublin for a few days you might consider visiting Howth and doing the cliff walks. I would not advising bringing kids or young children on this walk as there are no barriers between the walk and the cliff edge. There are 4 walks you can do, the shortest is 4or5km and will take up to 1hour 30mins. The longest route will take around 3to4hours. The views are amazing as you look out over Howth and Ireland's Eye Island. Bring good walk shoes or boots, water and a rain jacket just in case of the changeable Irish weather. After you finish treat yourself to a well deserved pint or beautiful seafood in one of the many great bars and restaurants in Howth.
Written 2 August 2020
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ArdMhacha
Ireland561 contributions
Wonderful
Jul 2020 • Couples
What a fabulous walk. There are a variety of loop walks available with stunning views. You can access the walk from Howth village and park there or from the scenic route and park at the top of the head. The views are stunning and it is a fabulous walk away from all the traffic and the hustle and bustle of Dublin. Highly recommend loved it.
Written 26 July 2020
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MamaDanaMarie
Monterey, CA774 contributions
Chilly but beautiful
Mar 2020 • Couples
We were visiting Dublin in March just as the corona virus was becoming a pandemic in the US so we had to change our flight to get back home quickly. Our last day in Dublin, we took the train to Howth to walk around. We found so many cool things to see and even though some places were already closed due to CV, we enjoyed a hike and watching cliff divers. We plan to return another time after things are back to “normal.”
Written 25 May 2020
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StephenCross
Dublin, Ireland16,908 contributions
Super place to exercise.
Mar 2020 • Couples
Howth Head has great cliff walks and is a great place to exercise. Also the views are really amazing. Recommended
Written 27 April 2020
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Emsann
12 contributions
Fantastic views
Jan 2020 • Friends
We took the train from the city centre and that took us about 45 minutes. We had read the reviews and booked a restaurant before we left the city to make sure we got a good table.

We walked around for about 2 hours and it's just so lovely! Could not recommend it enough.
Bring a warm jacket as it can be pretty windy. However, it was all still with no wind when we were there and the sun set in the horizon. A magical day and evening.

Make sure to eat some of the newly fished seafood! Delish!
Written 22 March 2020
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Sandrine V
Bergen, Norway4 contributions
Howth nose is such a beautiful long walk along the most stunning garden in the world
Feb 2020
You can start it from the summit or from the light house or from the other end from the pier. No high heels or flip flops recommended! You have a lower or an higher path.. whoever your walk starts you can find a pub at the end of this gentle hike. Choose your weather, it is not wise to go at the nose during strong winds. When the weather is rainy not much you will enjoy if you don’t like muddy feet. I just simply love this place.
Written 21 March 2020
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