Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Howth

Howth is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 4,574 people. Within 50 km by road there are 225 places to visit — 56 forts & heritage, 61 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 30 parks. The must-see places are Howth Martello Tower (1 km), Church of the Assumption (1 km) and Howth Castle (1 km).

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Howth, Ireland
Howth, Leinster district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Howth at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 4,574
Coordinates
53.3878° N, 6.0653° W
Places within 50 km
225 (225 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Howth

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Forts & heritage near Howth

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Howth. The closest is Howth Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Howth

71 churches within 100 km of Howth. The closest is Church of the Assumption (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Howth

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Howth. The closest is Ben of Howth (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Howth

32 parks within 100 km of Howth. The closest is Father Collins Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Howth

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Howth. The closest is Baldoyle Estuary Nature Reserve (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Howth

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Howth. The closest is Burrow Beach (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Howth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Howth
  2. 1 km Church of the Assumption · church, Leinster
  3. 2 km Ben of Howth · viewpoint, Leinster
  4. 2 km Howth Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 2 km Burrow Beach · beach
  6. 4 km Ireland's Eye · river spot, Leinster
  7. 3 km Back to Howth

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How to reach Howth

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    Within 15 km of Howth

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Howth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5683Howth Castle (1 km)
    Churches6171Church of the Assumption (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2141Ben of Howth (2 km)
    Parks3032Father Collins Park (8 km)
    Other attractions2426Howth Martello Tower (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens913Baldoyle Estuary Nature Reserve (6 km)
    Beaches & coast88Burrow Beach (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66Ireland's Eye (3 km)
    Waterfalls13Powerscourt Waterfall (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lough Tay (43 km)
    Museums22Museum of Literature Ireland (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Dublin Mosque (20 km)
    Treks12Dublin Mountains Way (25 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (18 km)

    Howth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Howth?

    Howth Martello Tower (attraction, about 1 km), Church of the Assumption (church, about 1 km), Howth Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Ben of Howth (viewpoint, about 2 km), Ireland's Eye (river spot, about 3 km), Burrow Beach (beach, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Howth?

    225 places on Spotwander: 56 forts & heritage, 61 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 parks, 24 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Howth?

    Howth Castle, about 1 km by road; Grange Abbey (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Howth?

    Church of the Assumption, about 1 km by road; All Saints Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Howth?

    Ben of Howth, about 2 km by road; Three Rock Mountain (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Howth?

    Start in Howth, visit Church of the Assumption, then Ben of Howth, then Howth Castle, then Burrow Beach, then Ireland's Eye, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Howth?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Howth

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Howth’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Howth on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.