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Howth Head

Howth Village, Howth, Ireland
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Dublin, Tipperary, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

very nice view! especially in summer. there are lots of nice resturants in Howth! If you like sea food, that's the right place to go. You can get lots of fresh sea food from there. I always buy lots of fish after we enjoy the view.

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Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

This is just under an hour out of Dublin and it's heavenly for anyone who enjoys a nice walk in nature. It's up and down with magnificent views all around the peninsula. We got in by bus and out by train, so it's reachable without any problem.

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We live close to Howth and so Howth head is a regular place we visit for a good long walk along stunning coast over a slightly rugged terrain that's interesting to both the eye and the leg muscles. You may even get a rare glimpse of a school of dolphins that sometimes swim offshore. One word of warning - you... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013 via mobile

If you like walking, be it a long or short trip, Howth is a nice trip. It has 3 different pathways with signs along the paths to guide you. Definitely not recommended on a windy day as there is little to no protection if you were to have an accident on the cliff edge. Be very cautious, with kids especially.... More

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dublin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

I went there a couple of times and I always enjoy it. Beautiful sea view and lovely lighthouse. Then at the end of the day you can go to The Summit Pub for a nice lovely pint.

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Eastbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Well worth a visit. Nice place for a walk and a great view of the city. Approached from the city side of the peninsula not the Malahide side. Follow the sign for Howth summit.

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Howth harbour is well worth a visit, it is a working fishing harbour with an abundance of shops selling fresh fish and plenty of restaurants for all tastes. Nearby Howth head has excellent views over Dublin bay and the Wicklow mountains. Howth has a regular bus and train service from Dublin city center.

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Leicester, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013 via mobile

If you enjoy a good walk and scenery then Howth (rhymes with both) is the place for you. We got to Howth on the DART (which is easy to use) and turned left out of the station. From there you walk along the harbour till you cant go further and turn up the hill. Once you get to the car... More

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Dublin, Irlanda
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

Amazing place. you need take a train or bus and in few minutes we are in this wonderful beach. The bus is better bacause you arrive in the top of montains. But the train is cool as well, because you will arrive in the village. Is not good to dive but the landscapes are stunning. you will breathtaking. For who... More

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Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

The view and the feeling is really unbeatable. A selection of walks, being very careful with the choice of shoes, is always a great day out.

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