Howth
Binn Éadair
A fishing peninsula at the northern end of Dublin Bay, 30 minutes from the city by DART, with clifftop trails, a lighthouse and fish and chips making it a classic half-day outing.
Binn Éadair lies on a peninsula about 15 km northeast of central Dublin. Take the DART seaside train from Connolly Station for about 30 minutes to the last stop, Howth station, where the harbor is right outside. The two long piers are good for walks and for spotting seals, and the quayside has several seafood restaurants and fish and chip shops, such as Beshoff Bros. There is a Howth market on weekends. The highlight is the Howth Cliff Walk: climbing from the harbor along a mountain path past cliffs and heather moorland, with views of the 19th-century Baily Lighthouse and Dublin Bay and, on clear days, the distant Wicklow Mountains. The usual loop is 6–10 km and takes 2–3 hours. Some stretches run right along the cliff edge without railings, so take care on windy days. Offshore you can see Ireland's Eye, an island with small boats running in summer. Nearby are Howth Castle and the National Transport Museum. With easy transport links, it is ideal for a relaxed half-day or day trip.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- James Joyce Tower and Museum
- Dalkey
- Malahide Castle & Gardens
- Killiney Hill
- Samuel Beckett Bridge
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- Croke Park
- Merrion Square