This is a popular loop- walk around scenic Howth Head and is just over 12 km

long.

It takes about four hours, including the usual stop for a snack in the beautiful

cove, just over the halfway point.

This walk is graded as ‘strenuous’ by Sport Ireland and others, and boots and

walking poles are essential. Care must be taken on some narrow pathways and

when clambering at Red Rock.

The advance forecast for next Wednesday is good but nearer the time, rain

gear may be required.

Getting There:

By Dart: Whichever Dart station you are coming from be sure to get the

HOWTH Dart as some Darts go to Malahide!

By Bus: Howth is on the H3 route and buses are timetabled to leave Lower

Abbey Street every half hour e.g. 09:22, 09:52 etc.

By Car: There is parking in the harbour area but this may be very limited during

the week as many commuters do ‘park and ride’ from there. There may

also be parking further up in the village but you will need to do your own

research on this.

We will assemble in the usual place on the East Pier at 10.45. This is a few

minutes’ walk from the Dart Station, towards the far end of the harbour from

the station, near The King Sitric restaurant and beside the public toilets. Our

walk will start at 11am sharp.

Public toilets are available at the East Pier.

Howth has a variety of cafes so there will be lots of choice of refreshments, if

desired, after the walk.

You can contact 0868054183 if you have any queries.

Walk Leaders: Katriona Maher and Isobel Ryan.