Ireland · COASTAL & CLIFF WALKS
The Atlantic edge does the work; a guide keeps you on the right side of it. These 15 walks run from the Doolin cliff path to Howth Head and the Kerry headlands, with distances, gradients and prices.
Half-day Dublin trip to Howth: guided cliff walk, wildlife spotting, St. Mary’s Abbey ruins, and free time in Howth Village for seafood.
“Great guide. Would recommend walking the trail to town from the first stop, very beautiful”
Guided bus from Dublin to Howth cliffs and fishing village, two departure times, and a live cliff walk plus free village exploring.
“Beautiful experience and Jimmy is the best guide ever!!!!! Loved it so lovely a trip. Nice and quick tour, perfect!”
A 50-minute small-group boat tour from Howth to Ireland’s Eye with live commentary, seals, seabirds, sea caves, and cliff views, from $28.
“Excellent really enjoyed it , our tour guide kim was very nice lots of information my son was amazed”
Cruise Howth Harbour on an e-bike, then climb to Howth Head and Baily Lighthouse with small-group guides, stories, and easy coastal views.
“What a glorious morning spent with Connor and his crew! We spent a few exhilarating hours biking in the fresh air, through the countryside, along the water, into the hills, along the cliff path and through neighborhoods. Connor shared historical facts, local insights, some personal stories of his years in the area, and quirky anecdotes about the community from past and present. We made new friends, were treated like family, and I even got a wee Irish sunburn on my nose! A lovely and brilliant day!”
Cruise the Howth cliffs from Dublin Bay with live captain commentary, seal and puffin spotting, and close views of Howth Lighthouse and Ireland's Eye.
“We took the boat at the pier, and I found the trip quite lively and thrilling. Such a beautiful place.”
Cruise from Howth to the cliffs and Ireland's Eye for seals, birds, and lighthouse stories, with live commentary and quick, scenic time on the water.
“I enjoyed my trip with my grandson, staff were friendly and helpful. Very informative. I’d highly recommend”
45-minute boat tour from Howth to Ireland's Eye, captain commentary included, wildlife spotting, and coastal views across Dublin Bay.
“It was a wonderful ride! We were kept safe and it was a great tour.”
Guided 3-hour Dublin coastal hike to Howth with harbor seals, Viking abbey stops, cliff paths, big panoramic views, and a $47 price.
“Great tour by Shane (spelling?), including history, both ancient and recent (U2, thin Lizzy, etc), a stunning walk, and even some recited literature and poetry. Three hours in some of the prettiest country we have seen.”
A guided 5-hour coastal hike from Howth scones to Baily Lighthouse, sea caves, Martello Towers, and big Dublin Bay views.
“My guide was a wonderful story teller. The hike was just beautiful. In spite of the clouds and impending rain, we only had minutes here and there of drizzle. A raincoat and waterproof shoes were a must to keep dry.”
Small-group coastal cruise from Howth to Ireland’s Eye for seals, seabirds, cliff views, and local stories, about 1 hour from Dublin.
“Beautiful short boat ride around the island. Unfortunately the puffins were gone for the season but we saw reveals baby seals and the birds not migrating. A great breakaway from the busy Dublin city. Take the train to Howth vs a car, it’s cheaper and easier to get to!”
See Howth Harbour and Ireland's Eye at sunset on a 1-hour boat cruise with live captain commentary and photo-friendly views.
“Lads are lovely 8.30 cruise is what we went on absolutely fantastic Dress warm and be prepared to get a lil wet 10/10 fantastic experience”
Take the St Bridget one-way cruise from Dun Laoghaire to Howth, with sea views, seal spotting, and a DART discount back.
“Really friendly staff. Great day out. Brought our dog Murphy who proved a hit with the other passengers. Will definitely do it again.”
Hike Howth’s wild cliffs and summit for panoramic sea views, wildlife spotting, and local stories, ending with harbour tips. 3 hours.
“Honestly I can't say enough good things about this tour. I took three tour from Dublin, one to Blarney Castle, Cork & Cobh, and another to the Cliffs of Moher & Galway that were both great, both this tour was my favorite. The island was beautiful, first we got to see the Howth Castle and hear local oral history about pirates and ancient Howth family lines, then we started into the woods where we explored a gorgeous rhododendron forest. I especially loved this as I've been living in the desert of Spain for several months now and it reminded me of my home in Asheville, NC. Next we climbed a…”
Take a short ferry from Howth to Ireland's Eye, explore for an hour, and scan bird colonies for puffins and cormorants.
“Incredible experience for the adventure seekers. We had a great time exploring the island.”
Legend-filled Howth Peninsula hike from Dublin: cliffs, Muck Rock views, Baily Lighthouse photos, forest picnic. Spanish guided, 11 km.
“Álvaro is a great guide. He's funny and knows not only the history of the place but a lot of curious data about it. We had an amazing experience around Howth cliffs and the forest -there's a lot of hidden secrets! - I absolutely recommend doing any tour with him!”
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