The Dublin bike tour that takes you to the most breath-taking views on the east coast of Ireland.

Duration

3 hours

About

All the outdoor beauty of Dublin on a ebike tour on tarmac and some off road trails. We mix the insider tracks and tales of this truly amazing peninsula on a 3-hour tour while taking you to unrivalled panoramic views away from the crowds surrounded by nature and beauty.

Highlights

• Cycle along the harbour with your local leader.
• See King George 1V’s footprints
• Hear the story about Howth Castle our very own Game of Thrones!
• See Dublin from the sunny side of the Hill at Sutton.
• Visit the Martello Towers, built to keep an eye out for Napoleon’s ships.
• Take in the Dublin Bay Biosphere from the best aspect at Red Rock.
• Cycle to the top of Howth Head with hardly any effort.
• See the Baily Lighthouse and spot the Sugarloaf Mountain from the Summit.
• Freewheel down the epic cliff paths with panoramic views all around.
• The fun doesn’t end when the cycle finishes.
• With your newly found local knowledge enjoy all the famous hospitality Howth has to offer
• Afterwards 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.
• Places of Interest Include: Howth Harbour, Strand Road Sutton, Martello Towers, Red Rock Sutton, The Ben of Howth, The Summit, Baily Lighthouse & of course the views!

Meeting Point

• Meet in Howth at 11:00, outside Howth Yacht Club, to the right hand side of the front door as you are facing the building, on the Middle Pier, Howth Harbour, Howth, Dublin. D13 E6V3. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Be prepared to depart promptly at the designated time of the tour.

Itinerary

• After our briefing we cruise at a leisurely pace to discover Howth Harbour learning about this famous and beautiful port.

• On back lanes and shortcuts that only locals know, we explore the unknown and quiet sunny side of Howth Head to Strand Road, cycling to Sutton Martello Tower overlooking the UNESCO Dublin Bay Biosphere.

• Before you know and with hardly any effort, we will reach the top of Howth Head with panoramic views North, South, East and West.

• On little known trails across the heath lands we find Baily Green and the epic cliff paths, to views over the Baily Lighthouse and beyond. Our local insight brings these classic locations to life, weaving history, nature, legends and tales with modern times

• Freewheel back down to Howth Harbour, where our guests can use their new found local knowledge to truly make themselves at home with memories of an Irish day that will last forever.

What to Bring

• General fitness required and a good sense of balance
• Sturdy shoes are recommended. Keep an eye on the weather and think about a waterproof, warm jacket, clothes and gloves for cooler weather. Water and a snack also a good idea.
• We will provide, helmets, bikes and tourtalk system for the tour
• Get the H3 bus from Lower Abbey Street in Dublin City Centre, sit upstairs up front on the right hand side and treat yourself to a coastal tour as you make your way out to Howth. The Dart train is also excellent with free wifi. We are only 25 minutes from the city centre.
• Check bus and train timetables from the city centre to ensure you reach Howth in time for your tour