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Dublin Bay – Howth Lighthouse loop from Clontarf Road

Dublin Bay – Howth Lighthouse loop from Clontarf Road

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4.5

(6)

222

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Dublin Bay – Howth Lighthouse loop from Clontarf Road

01:20

29.8km

60m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.1 km for 62 m

After 23.2 km for 84 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.44 km

Dublin Bay

Highlight • Beach

Dublin Bay extends in a C-shape for 6 miles (10 km), with Dublin at its centre. The bay's diverse nature has earned it the title of UNESCO biosphere reserve. As …

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4.54 km

Tree-Lined Pathway Near Howth

Highlight • Trail

Always along the coast line to Howth.

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8.10 km

View of Dublin Bay from Dublin Road Towards Sutton

Highlight • Viewpoint

sometimes one can see stranded assets, but mostly it's fauna and flora

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12.1 km

Howth Market

Highlight • Rest Area

The Howth market stretches along the seaside town's seafront. There are fresh organic produce, baked goods, antiques, jewelry and clothing. Perfect to stock up on provisions for your hike or …

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12.3 km

View of Baily Lighthouse and the Howth Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

12.5 km

Doran's on the Pier

Highlight • Restaurant

Extremely popular fish & chips place - be prepared to wait in the line.

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13.8 km

Howth Harbour

Highlight • Structure

A picturesque fishing village nestled on the rugged peninsula that forms the north side of Dublin Bay, Howth is one of Ireland’s many hidden treasures

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14.0 km

Howth Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

From the train station, it is a popular tour to walk to the lighthouse and back again. From there you can see the ships coming in and out.
The lighthouse dates from 1817.

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29.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

9.13 km

2.18 km

247 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

9.16 km

220 m

101 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 2 June

18°C

12°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Dublin Bay – Howth Lighthouse loop from Clontarf Road

Dublin Bay

Tree-Lined Pathway Near Howth

View of Dublin Bay from Dublin Road Towards Sutton

Howth Market

View of Baily Lighthouse and the Howth Cliffs

Doran's on the Pier

Howth Harbour

Howth Lighthouse

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