One of four National Looped Walks from Howth Train Station
OSM map layer · LineString
53.38, -6.06 · rel 10812998
53.38, -6.06 · rel 10812998
Howth Tramline Loop
A 7,0 km loop walk through urban area in Fingal.
Loop walk
start = finish · Fingal
7,0km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
21
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
2× 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
03 · 8 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
4× monument
1× Attraction
1× ruins
Cliffs of Howth
viewpoint ·
on the route
7,0 km
100%
Dolphins
viewpoint ·
on the route
7,0 km
100%
The Ready Boat Pillar
monument ·
on the route
7,0 km
100%
Ye Olde Hurdy-Gurdy (Museum of Vintage Radio)
Attraction ·
37 m off route
7,0 km
100%
Fisher's Cross
monument ·
42 m off route
7,0 km
100%
Picnic Rock
ruins ·
233 m off route
7,0 km
100%
Star of the Sea
monument ·
264 m off route
7,0 km
100%
George IV's footsteps
monument ·
460 m off route
7,0 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 Tramline Loop is 7.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Howth Tramline Loop takes approximately 1h 46min to complete.
Yes, Howth Tramline Loop is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Howth Tramline Loop starts near coordinates 53.3887, -6.0741.
Howth Tramline Loop is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.