Description

Location: Bus 31 to Howth Harbour then walk along the waterfront to Balscadden Road.

Distance: 7km/4.5 miles.

Starting point: Balscadden Bay which is around the corner from the East Pier.

Route: The road rises steeply up the hill and continues along the cliff path. Beside the carpark, at the end of the road lies a modern round tower. The cliff path leads eastwards passing Puck's rocks. The path from Casana rock boasts the best bird-cliffs. After the next bay there is a long walk and the outward route ends at the wall of the lighthouse on the little Baily. There are many routes back to the carpark.