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Balscadden Bay Beach – East Pier, Howth Harbour loop from Sutton

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Ireland

Leinster

Dublin

Balscadden Bay Beach – East Pier, Howth Harbour loop from Sutton

Moderate

5.0

(2)

riders

Balscadden Bay Beach – East Pier, Howth Harbour loop from Sutton

01:15

17.3km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.16 km for 299 m

After 8.54 km for 135 m

After 8.78 km for 68 m

After 9.00 km for 112 m

After 11.8 km for 84 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.09 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

Tip by

8.53 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.

Tip by

8.72 km

The East Pier of Howth Harbor, an iconic feature of this charming coastal town, is a vibrant and picturesque destination that offers a blend of maritime heritage, stunning views, and a lively atmosphere. ⚓🌊

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9.05 km

Howth

Highlight • Settlement

Howth is a lively village just a stone's throw from Ireland's capital. Thanks to its busy fishing port, coastal trails, heaths and golf courses, it's become a much sought-after location …

Tip by

17.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

768 m

256 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

380 m

236 m

203 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

21°C

15°C

79 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Balscadden Bay Beach – East Pier, Howth Harbour loop from Sutton

Summit Inn, Howth

Balscadden Bay Beach

East Pier, Howth Harbour

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