One of four National Looped Walks from Howth Train Station
OSM map layer · LineString
53.38, -6.06 · rel 10812712
53.38, -6.06 · rel 10812712
Howth Black Linn Loop
A 8,1 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Fingal.
Loop walk
start = finish · Fingal
8,1km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
19
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 9 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
2× viewpoint
4× monument
1× Attraction
1× ruins
Ben of Howth
summit ·
67 m off route
7,9 km
97%
Cliffs of Howth
viewpoint ·
on the route
8,1 km
100%
Dolphins
viewpoint ·
on the route
8,1 km
100%
The Ready Boat Pillar
monument ·
on the route
8,1 km
100%
Ye Olde Hurdy-Gurdy (Museum of Vintage Radio)
Attraction ·
37 m off route
8,1 km
100%
Fisher's Cross
monument ·
42 m off route
8,1 km
100%
Picnic Rock
ruins ·
233 m off route
8,1 km
100%
Star of the Sea
monument ·
264 m off route
8,1 km
100%
George IV's footsteps
monument ·
460 m off route
8,1 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Howth Black Linn Loop is 8.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Howth Black Linn Loop takes approximately 2h 2min to complete.
Yes, Howth Black Linn Loop is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Howth Black Linn Loop starts near coordinates 53.3887, -6.0741.
Howth Black Linn Loop is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.