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Howth Cliff Path – View of Baily Lighthouse loop from Baily Lighthouse

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Howth Cliff Path – View of Baily Lighthouse loop from Baily Lighthouse

Easy

4.6

(11)

168

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Howth Cliff Path – View of Baily Lighthouse loop from Baily Lighthouse

01:50

6.24km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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1.13 km

Baily Lighthouse

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A view point located on the summit of Howth. From here, Dublin, Dalkey, Bray and Graystones on a clear weather day. It is hidden behind the house at the car …

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1.87 km

Howth Cliff Path

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Howth Cliff Path is a walking trail that takes you on a wild ride along the coast. You'll hug the cliffs, catch killer views of the sea, and maybe even …

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2.30 km

View of Baily Lighthouse and Cliffs

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A beautiful view over the Green Ivy and the Baily Lighthouse in the distance.

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3.46 km

Howth Cliff Path

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The Howth Cliff Walk, also known as the Howth Head Walk, stands out as one of Dublin's premier walking experiences.

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3.91 km

View of the Cliffs at Howth Head

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Wonderful view of a colony of breeding seagulls

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4.76 km

View of Baily Lighthouse

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Access to the lighthouse itself is closed, so you have to take your photos from a distance. Depending on the time of the day and preference for perspective taking it …

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5.19 km

View of Baily Lighthouse

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Gaze upon the mesmerizing view of the lighthouse ahead. 🏞️🕯️
As your eyes follow the coastline, you'll be drawn to the beacon that stands tall against the backdrop of the …

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5.28 km

Steps to Howth Summit

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A couple of well prepared steps before moving on to flatter territory again - a bit more boring than the cliff path, but still some good views.

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6.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.88 km

738 m

605 m

Surfaces

3.51 km

1.60 km

676 m

394 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

19°C

14°C

92 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Howth Cliff Path – View of Baily Lighthouse loop from Baily Lighthouse

Baily Lighthouse

Howth Cliff Path

View of Baily Lighthouse and Cliffs

Howth Cliff Path

View of the Cliffs at Howth Head

View of Baily Lighthouse

View of Baily Lighthouse

Steps to Howth Summit

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