> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.irelandbylocals.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Howth Cliff Walk Tour. Wild Irish Cliffs in Dublin - URL: https://www.irelandbylocals.com/dublin-cliffs-tour/ - Published: 2025-05-05T01:13:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-19T10:46:37.000Z - Author: Ireland by Locals - Tags: Dublin, Our Dublin Walking Tours ## The Howth Cliff Walk You don't have to drive to the other side of Ireland to see cliffs! They're right here in Dublin. Howth is a fishing village with a gorgeous cliff walk & scenery that'll make you forget you're in a city. I spent my childhood exploring these cliffs before they were 'discovered' and today I live five minutes away. I'll share local stories on my Howth walking tour. --- 0:00 /0:18 1× Private Howth Cliff Walk Tour --- ## What You'll See ### Howth Harbour Stepping off the train, you'll immediately feel that you're in a working fishing village. Fishermen are mending nets beneath circling sea gulls. Look out for the two seals who I call Fish & Chips 🦭🦭😂 . They hang around the boats like they own the place. ### The Howth Cliff Path As soon as you step foot on the cliff path, you'll have the most amazing views in Dublin. And each time you turn a corner, the next vista is even better. This goes on for an hour of walking. Don't run down your battery too early in the cliff path. You're in a special place at Howth Summit. Stop and take in the scenery. Listen for the birds. Look out at the boats. ### Bailey's Lighthouse The lighthouse was built in 1814 and some lucky keeper got paid to look out here! On the right of the lighthouse gates is a raised viewing point. Walk up and you have a majestic view over all of Dublin Bay & the Wicklow Mountains. ### The Secret Spot Close to here is a secret local spot with Dublin Bay views that none of the crowds know about. Come on my walking tour and I'll show it to you! ### Eire Sign We'll pass the WW2 Eire sign built into the cliffs to let the German bombers know that they were over Ireland and not England ### St Mary's Abbey As we come back into the village, we'll see St Mary's Abbey. A Viking king built a church here in 1042\. The ruins are from the 14th century though. Now you're back in Howth Harbour with a phone full of photos and a smile you can't wipe off your face. --- ## The Perfect Day in Howth Make a day of it in Howth. - **9:30:** Take train to Howth - **10:00** Cliff Walk tour with me - **12:30:** Lunch at[ Octopussy's on the pier.](https://tripadvisor.tp.st/jyLSPfum?ref=irelandbylocals.com) - **1:30:** Do a Howth [boat tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/dublin-l31/dublin-howth-coastal-boat-tour-t447098/?ranking%5Fuuid=cf7d9a61-2261-4a61-8ad5-6ad5558e1cd8&ref=irelandbylocals.com) - **3:00:** Train back to Dublin --- ## Cliff Walk Tour Details - **Duration:** 2.5 hours - **Distance:** 9km of moderate cliff walking. - **Cost:** €175 per group 1-6 people, €25/additional person - **Meeting Point:** [Howth DART station](https://maps.app.goo.gl/RPSGma1gDxnXoPx96?ref=irelandbylocals.com) - **Private tours only** - We can do a shorter & easier walk if you prefer. [Email me](mailto:hello@irelandbylocals.com) [Book Now](https://calendly.com/irelandbylocals/tours?ref=irelandbylocals.com) --- ## ### What To Wear - Dress in layers. It gets windy. Even a sunny day can be chilly. - The cliff path is not paved and is exposed in areas. Wear shoes with good grip! ### Getting to Howth Take the DART train. It's the quickest & most comfortable. Takes 30 minutes.Be sure you take the Northbound DART to Howth and not to Malahide. ⭐ “Just wanted to send you a quick note thanking you again for the most excellent tour! We've been talking about it since we saw you on Monday; Howth was definitely the highlight of our stay in Dublin.Much Appreciated! “ --- ### More Dublin Walking Tours. Local. Different. Better. [Unique Dublin Walking Tours. Villages, Jetlag walks & trad music6 unique tours with a Dubliner. See coastal villages, trad music, jetlag walks & the most beautiful walk in Dublin. Real Dublin, no crowds.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4a/e7/4ae734df-56b6-4aa1-8dd1-dce3c399fce4/content/images/icon/favicon-114.ico)Ireland By LocalsDarragh![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4a/e7/4ae734df-56b6-4aa1-8dd1-dce3c399fce4/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_1726-4.JPG)](https://www.irelandbylocals.com/dublin-walks/)