Howth is a vibrant and beautiful fishing village situated on the scenic Howth Peninsula. It is the ideal location for a day trip to indulge in some family fun whilst totally recharging.
Howth is situated just 10 miles north of Dublin city centre and 5 miles from Dublin airport.
The Howth Peninsula boasts a picturesque harbour, lighthouses, beaches, different walks, martello towers and portal tombs. It also has some of the finest scenery in Ireland with magnificent panoramic views over Dublin Bay. You may even be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the seals that regularly visit the harbour.
Howth’s leisurely ambience, wonderful scenery, friendly people coupled with its charming restaurants and bars ensure you’ll be back to visit.
There are endless ways to explore Howth’s rich cultural heritage, breathtaking scenery and mouth-watering cuisine.
Visit the online portal, www.howthismagic.com, for more information.
The active, working harbour and marina is the pulse of the village and is home to some ledgendary fish shops. Seals are also regular visitors to the harbour.
The Dublin Bay Coastal Strip around the peninsula offers many marine leisure opportunities including sailing, windsurfing and leisureboarding.
The island lies just north of Howth Harbour and can be reached easily by ferry.
– A trip to the far side of the Bird Sanctuary on Ireland’s Eye is an excellent way to observe, from a drifting or anchored position, at very close quarters, a wide variety of Sea Birds, including in season Puffins.
– Ireland’s Eye is noted for its rock climbing on the big quartzite stacks at the south east corner of the island. Details of the climbs can be found on the Irish Climbing Routes data base. The climbs are steep but with good holds and it is an excellent venue for a relaxed and different day out
– The castle dates back to the mid 15th Century. The National Transport Museum is situated in the beautiful castle grounds.
– Enjoy spectacular views from this reknowned lighthouse.
– The peninsula is home to two of twelve Martello Towers on the Irish coastline. They were built by the British to watch out for the French invasion led by Napoleon. Both are in excellent condition with the Howth tower housing a museum while the one at Red Rock is occupied.
The picturesque and rugged countryside and coastline make the Howth Peninsula a wonderful and challenging place to golf.
There is even a branch of the world famous McGuirk’s golf shop if you’re in need of any golf equipment before you tee off!
Howth peninsula itself is home to 3 golf courses of its own;
Deer Park (Parkland) is a fine public course (pay and play) comprising ofan 18 hole course, 2 nine hole courses, a 12 hole par 3 course and an 18 hole pitch and putt course. The scenery is splendid and it is great value for money. Clubs and buggies can be hired on the day.
Howth Golf Club (Parkland) and Sutton Golf Club (Links) are both private golf clubs. They are both hilly and challenging courses. Both of the clubs welcome visitors with a golf handicap. Clubs cannot be hired in these clubs.
www.deerpark-hotel.ie/golf
www.howthgolfclub.ie
www.suttongolfclub.org
If you like to walk or hike then Howth is the place to visit in Dublin. Walk in the footsteps of the legendary Fionn MacCumhaill and his men Na Fianna (Soldiers), who used Howth Hill as their base.
There is a variety of terrains including coastal paths, rocky hills and cliffs, luscious woodland and sandy beaches. Given its compact nature you can experience all these in a 1-2 hour walk.
If all that sounds too much like hard work then why not start your day with a leisurely walk around the harbour itself and watch the fishermen working their skills.
See www.howthismagic.com for a free, 33 minute, downloadable Howth Peninsula Walking Guide.
