Howth - Bog of Frogs Loop
Grade
Strenuous
Length
12.1 km
Time
3 hours
Format
Loop
Ascent
240 m
Waymarking
Purple arrow on white background
Start Point
Howth Railway Station
Finish Point
Howth Railway Station
Nearest Town to Start
Howth Village
Grid Ref.
O 28157 39332
Lat. and Long.
53.38882, -6.07422
Starting at the DART (train) station in Howth village and following purple arrows this walk takes the path all along the cliffs to beyond Red Rock, passing the Baily Lighthouse, and then climbing to circle the Ben of Howth to return along the old tramline. The views of Lambay Island and Ireland's Eye as well as Dublin Bay are spectacular. The cliffs are great for birds and grey seals may also be seen.
Maps and other information
Trail Management
Dublin Discover Ireland Center Suffolk Street.
Suffolk Street Dublin 2 Dublin City Centre Dublin Republic of Ireland.
Tel. 1850 230 330
Terrain may be rough in parts, walking boots are recommended.
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 50
Leonardo from Brazil
Great trail, nice variations (fields, cliffs, beaches, garden path and even a golf club), nice markings and amazing views.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
Berndt from Dublin
Ran the Purple loop / Coastal Path yesterday evening. Fantastic walk/ run - would recommend it to anyone ! Its waymarked in only one direction ( clockwise from Howth station, out to lighthouse, tower etc and then up onto the hill and back to the village) - not sure why this is the case as its a great walk in either directions ? Well done to those involved with the looped walks in Howth !
Erich from Austria