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View from Shielmartin Hill – Balscadden Bay Beach loop from Howth Castle

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Ireland

Leinster

Dublin

View from Shielmartin Hill – Balscadden Bay Beach loop from Howth Castle

Moderate

5.0

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View from Shielmartin Hill – Balscadden Bay Beach loop from Howth Castle

04:26

15.5km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.64 km

View from Shielmartin Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of Dublin and Howth

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5.74 km

Summit Inn, Howth

Highlight • Pub

Serves food and drinks not far from the Cliff Walk Trails. Bus stop across the street that will take you back to Howth and Howth Train Station

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7.47 km

View of Ireland's Eye from Howth Harbour

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Gazing over the enchanting expanse of Howth Harbour, your eyes are drawn to the majestic silhouette of Ireland's Eye. This captivating island, nestled just off the coast, adds a touch …

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7.84 km

Church of the Assumption

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful and not so ostentatious church 👍🏼

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8.34 km

Balscadden Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Slightly easily overlooked stairs down to the beach, which is less rocky than on the south-eastern side of the peninsula.

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8.57 km

St. Mary's Abbey, Howth

Highlight • Religious Site

The ruins of St. Marry’s Abbey can almost be described as an insider tip. It is surrounded by houses in the middle of the village of Howth and can hardly …

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15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.12 km

5.05 km

4.15 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

6.36 km

4.50 km

3.54 km

581 m

457 m

106 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

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Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

10°C

83 %

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View from Shielmartin Hill – Balscadden Bay Beach loop from Howth Castle

View from Shielmartin Hill

Summit Inn, Howth

View of Ireland's Eye from Howth Harbour

Church of the Assumption

Balscadden Bay Beach

St. Mary's Abbey, Howth

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