Hike Howth’s habitats & coastal paths overlooking Dublin Bay on this 5-hour adventure. Start your adventure with freshly baked homemade scones, coffee and tea before hiking the amazing woodlands, cliffs, hidden beaches and secret coves of Howth, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Duration

5 hours

About

Discover Dublin's secret treasure on the Howth hiking tour that takes you to the south facing Howth cliffs overlooking Dublin Bay. Get off the beaten track on this beautiful coastal experience. Meander through hidden beaches, caves and coves away from the crowds and spot the Old Irish Goat herd and Highland Cattle along the way. The Howth Safari is the favourite choice and thing to do in Dublin for visitors and locals alike.

Highlights

• Freshly baked scones with tea & coffee at the House Restaurant, 4 Main street, Howth.
• Hike cliff-paths with panoramic views of Dublin Bay, the Wicklow Mountains, and the open sea.
• The Baily Lighthouse, Martello Towers, and secret beaches with stunning rock pools.
• Heathlands & blankets of wildflowers.
• Loki the trail-finder, the Old Irish Goat Herd, highland cattle and the giant pigs – firefighting heroes of the UNESCO Dublin Bay Biosphere conservation program.
• Walk in the footsteps of ancient tangible local history dating back over 5000 years.
• Hidden coves, caves, and rock formations around Howth Head
• After your hike you will receive a Video momento of your Howth Adventure, including distance traveled, time taken & elevation with photos & videos which can be downloaded in high resolution on a pc or Mac.

Meeting point

• Meet at 10.00am at The House Restaurant, 4 Main Street, Howth

What to Bring

• Sturdy shoes (cross trainers, boots, or stout shoes recommended).
• Lightweight long trousers if you don’t like nettles.
• Weather-appropriate layers: waterproof jacket, gloves, scarf, hat, sunblock, shades & a light backpack. 
• Water and a snack to enjoy along the way.
• A positive attitude and a level of fitness capable of taking on this off-road hike. This is not a walk!

Itinerary

• 10.00, rendezvous over Ireland’s finest freshly baked scones, tea & coffee at the House restaurant, 4 Main Street, Howth.

• Assess the weather, tide & season and choose the best route for your unique day.

• 10.30, walk up the village with a chance to grab last minute provisions and collect our trusty hound Loki, before we go off-road.

• Explore the ever-changing habitats, woodlands, heathland & cliffs to Binn Éadair, HG Wells’ most beautiful view in the world.

• Hike across the peninsula, around Shielmartin Hill to Sutton Martello Tower and Red-Rock, overlooking Dublin Bay and the Wicklow mountains. 

• Find the Howth Goats, highland cattle, giant pigs & marine life for a real safari.

• Ascend the famous Howth cliff paths to the Baily Lighthouse and the Summit, enjoying awe-inspiring vistas.

• Around 3pm, wrap it up at the Summit Inn for a well-deserved beverage and snack.