Anyone living in Dublin would have heard of Howth. Howth is a small seaport outside Dublin city, facing the Irish sea. It is a twenty-five minute train ride away from Dublin city centre. I travelled from Connolly station.
First things first - the weather on the day I went to Howth wasn't the most cooperative. It was cloudy and rainy, but luckily that didn't hinder the experience of being at Howth too much. Once you arrive at Howth, you can visit the visitor centre nearby the train station for a map. There are several routes that will take you to various locations in Howth, be it Balscadden Bay or up the cliffs. Depending on how eager you are to walk and the condition of the weather, you can opt for the various routes. I was eager to see the Irish sea and so I kept walking till the cliffs.
As Howth is a seaport, we would no doubt see boats and seagulls.
First things first - the weather on the day I went to Howth wasn't the most cooperative. It was cloudy and rainy, but luckily that didn't hinder the experience of being at Howth too much. Once you arrive at Howth, you can visit the visitor centre nearby the train station for a map. There are several routes that will take you to various locations in Howth, be it Balscadden Bay or up the cliffs. Depending on how eager you are to walk and the condition of the weather, you can opt for the various routes. I was eager to see the Irish sea and so I kept walking till the cliffs.
As Howth is a seaport, we would no doubt see boats and seagulls.
Let me warn you that the wind can get extremely wild and cold. Do wear ample windbreakers. But you get amazing views of the Irish Sea, especially if the weather is clear and you hike up the cliffs:
There are several interesting places in Howth, such as the Howth castle and the famous Howth lighthouse. Food options (restaurants and cafes) are plenty as it is a bustling little town.
Photo credits: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baily_Lighthouse
September 2017