Howth Lighthouse – Baily Lighthouse loop from Malahide

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Howth Lighthouse – Baily Lighthouse loop from Malahide

Moderate

4.7

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183

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Howth Lighthouse – Baily Lighthouse loop from Malahide

04:12

71.5km

380m

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 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 34.7 km for 122 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.2 km

Howth Market

Highlight • Settlement

You can rest for a while in the port of Howth.

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13.5 km

Howth Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

From the train station, it is a popular tour to walk to the lighthouse and back again. From there you can see the ships coming in and out.
The lighthouse dates from 1817.

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17.0 km

Baily Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

A view point located on the summit of Howth. From here, Dublin, Dalkey, Bray and Graystones on a clear weather day. It is hidden behind the house at the car …

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28.9 km

Dublin Bay

Highlight • Beach

Dublin Bay extends in a C-shape for 6 miles (10 km), with Dublin at its centre. The bay's diverse nature has earned it the title of UNESCO biosphere reserve. As …

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35.0 km

Samuel Beckett Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Modern cable-stayed bridge from 2009, designed by Santiago Calatrava, recognizable by its large white arch and 31 cables that together evoke the shape of an Irish harp. The bridge connects …

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53.1 km

Ruins

55.1 km

Clontarf Promenade

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Clontarf Promenade, stretching 3 km along Dublin Bay, is a popular spot for walking, jogging, and enjoying scenic views. It offers breathtaking sights of the bay and the Irish Sea. …

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