Howth (rhymes with both), is a fishing and yachting port, and popular
suburban resort on the north side of Howth Head, 15km (9½ miles
north-east of the city centre. Its attractions are easily appreciated,
particularly at the coast. Howth Head gives fine views of Dublin Bay and
the Wicklow Mountains or Boyne Valley beyond. In the bay is the rocky
bird sanctuary and monastic island of Ireland's, to which boat trips may
be taken in summer. Cliff paths lead around the coastline, through
Howth village and its ruined abbey, and past Baily Lighthouse. The
15th-century Howth Castle is inland, partly ruinous, but with fine
rhododendron gardens. A small, but impressive,
transport museum can be visited near the DART railway station,
featuring Howth's famous open-topped tram. Howth's pubs, hotels and fish
restaurants make it a pleasant outing from Dublin.
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