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Howth scenic view
Howth, County Fingal, Ireland

Howth scenic view

Length5.3 mi
Elev. Gain652.7 ft
Est. Steps12000
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Overgrown
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Created by Dermot

Howth scenic view Introduction

Howth scenic view is a 5.3 mile (12,000-step) route located near Howth, County Fingal, Ireland. This route has an elevation gain of about 652.7 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
Located in Howth, north County Dublin this walk can be done as a loop walk.

Attractions Near Howth scenic view

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Howth Castle

Historical
Howth Castle and estate lie just outside the village of Howth, County Dublin in Ireland, in the administration of Fingal County Council. The castle was the ancestral home of the line of the St Lawrence family (see: Earl of Howth) that had held the area since the Norman Invasion of 1180, and held the title of Lord of Howth until circa 1425, the Baron Howth to 1767, then Earl of Howth until 1909.

Howth

Place
Howth ( HOATH; Irish: Binn Éadair, meaning "Éadar's peak") is a village and outer suburb of Dublin, Ireland. The district occupies the greater part of the peninsula of Howth Head, forming the northern boundary of Dublin Bay. Originally a small rural fishing village, Howth has grown to become a busy and comparatively affluent suburb of Dublin, with a mix of suburban residential development, wild hillside and heathland, golf courses, cliff and coastal paths, a small quarry and a busy commercial fishing port.

Howth Head

Place
Howth Head (Ceann Bhinn Éadair in Irish) is a peninsula northeast of the city of Dublin in Ireland, within the governance of Fingal County Council. Entry to the headland is at Sutton while the village of Howth and the harbour are on the northern shore. Most of Howth Head is occupied by the Hill of Howth, though there are other regions, such as the tombolo at Sutton, and various beaches.

Howth railway station

Place
Howth DART station (Irish: Stáisiún Bhinn Éadair), is a railway station in Fingal, Ireland that serves Howth village and one side of Howth Head.

Ben of Howth

Place
The Ben of Howth (Irish: Beann Éadair ) is a hilly area on Howth Head, adjacent to the 171 metre high Black Linn, the peninsula's highest point.

Sutton, Dublin

Place
Sutton (Irish: Cill Fhionntáin – Fintan's cell or church) is a residential suburb on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. It occupies the tombolo which links Howth Head to the mainland, some of the lower slopes of Howth Hill, and a little of the adjacent coasts. The area lies within the jurisdiction of Fingal County Council.

National Transport Museum of Ireland

Place
The National Transport Museum of Ireland (Irish: Iarsmalann Náisiunta Iompair na hÉireann) is based in the grounds of Howth Castle in Ireland.The museum is located in the Heritage Depot, Howth Demesne, Howth, Ireland (entry is via gates to Deer Park Hotel). 60 vehicles are currently in Howth on display.

Sutton Park School

School
Sutton Park School is an independent co-educational multi-denominational (formerly Church of Ireland) day school located just off Saint Fintan's Road in Sutton at the city side of Howth Head on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland.

Ye Olde Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio

Place
Ye Olde Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio is a museum of communication history based in the Martello tower in Howth, Dublin.

Shielmartin Hill

Place
Shielmartin Hill or Shelmartin (163 metres (535 ft) high) is a peak on Howth Head. From it can be seen Portmarnock, Sutton, Bull Island and the coastal areas behind it, and most of Dublin Bay.
Last updated: Dec 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

5.3 mi

Elev. Gain

652.7 ft

Est. Steps

12000
Created by
Dermot
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