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53.38, -6.06 · rel 10813065
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Howth Cliff Path Loop

A 7,8 km loop walk through urban area in Fingal.

Loop walk start = finish · Fingal
7,8km Distance
moderate Climb · estimate
easy Difficulty · estimate
loop Shape
20 views
2 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Urban Area viewpoint Castle or ruins Quiet area Uncrowded

compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer

02 · The story

What makes this route special

One of four National Looped Walks from Howth Train Station

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03 · 8 points along the route

What will you encounter?

viewpoint monument ruins Attraction
Cliffs of Howth viewpoint · on the route 7,8 km 100%
Dolphins viewpoint · on the route 7,8 km 100%
The Ready Boat Pillar monument · on the route 7,8 km 100%
Picnic Rock ruins · on the route 7,8 km 100%
Ye Olde Hurdy-Gurdy (Museum of Vintage Radio) Attraction · 37 m off route 7,8 km 100%
Fisher's Cross monument · 42 m off route 7,8 km 100%
Star of the Sea monument · 264 m off route 7,8 km 100%
George IV's footsteps monument · 460 m off route 7,8 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 3,9 km 7,8 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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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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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Howth Cliff Path Loop is 7.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Howth Cliff Path Loop takes approximately 1h 58min to complete.
Yes, Howth Cliff Path Loop is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Howth Cliff Path Loop starts near coordinates 53.3887, -6.0741.
Howth Cliff Path Loop is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
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