Descrição
There's a variety of seawatching and townscape. Seabirds fly in from Ireland's Eye and dive for fish. Some waders use the breakwater slopes. At the start of the road up the cliff (near the toilets), there's a sandstone cliff alive with Andorinha-das-barreiras in early summer. From the road and beyond the carpark, there will be Arau-comum and Arau-d'asa-branca visible on the sea. There's a nesting cliff with Gaivota-tridáctila and Torda-mergulheira. The upland urban area is known for spring migrants.
Difficulty varies from easy along the breakwater and harbourside to strenuous while climbing along the cliffside road and paths.
Detalhes
Acesso
Howth can be accessed by Dublin Bus, rail (DART) or car. If you go by car, parking will be a problem at weekends or holidays - try to arrive before 9:30am and park either by the toilets at the eastern breakwater or the higher one along the cliff road. Once there, best to explore on foot.
Terreno e Habitat
Praia , Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Zonas húmidas , Mar , Cidade/VilaCondições
Montanhoso , Rochoso , Seco , Possível na maré cheiaCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
SimBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
VerãoRota
Estrada pavimentada , Caminho largo , Caminho estreitoCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
PéAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
It's possible to hire a boat to visit Ireland's Eye and it's nesting areas. This report only covers the town and its neighbourhood - Howth Head is a larger area with its own possibilities