A 35-minute DART ride from the city centre, Howth is a working fishing harbour with fresh seafood restaurants, a weekend market, and access to the Howth Cliff Walk, a loop trail with panoramic views over Dublin Bay and, on clear days, the Welsh coast. The peninsula also has the ruins of Howth Castle and views to Ireland's Eye island.
| Admission | Free |
|---|---|
| Hours | Always open (outdoor); harbour restaurants daily from 12:00 |
| Typical visit | 2–4 hours |
| Best time | Weekend mornings for the seafood market; clear days for cliff walk panoramas |
| Getting there | DART from Connolly or Tara Street to Howth (about 35 minutes); €3.90 with Leap Card (~$4.30) |
| Address | Howth Harbour, Howth, County Dublin, Ireland |
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Location
Howth Harbour, Howth, County Dublin, Ireland
53.3884, -6.0657 View on map
Highlights
- Howth Cliff Walk loop trail with Dublin Bay panoramas
- Fresh seafood stalls and restaurants along the harbour
- Views to Ireland's Eye island and the Baily Lighthouse
- Direct DART connection making it an easy half-day trip
Tips for visiting
- The full cliff loop takes 2-3 hours and has some exposed, uneven sections — wear proper footwear, not sandals
- Buy a return DART ticket or tap in with a Leap Card before boarding, as not every platform has a staffed ticket window at quieter times