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Explorer Tom Bog of the Frogs Loop has a ghost who’s too lazy to haunt anyone because he’s napping in a bog. He only wakes up if someone sneezes too loudly near the steps, which happens more often than you'd think. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.
Howth Black Linn LoopWalking route · 494 ydExplorer Tom Howth Black Linn Loop pretends it’s a royal route because Queen Victoria once mistook it for a shortcut to the palace. Nobody can prove she ever went there, but they’d swear it on their heads if you asked nicely. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't see her.
Station HouseWorker's house · 518 ydExplorer Tom Howth Station House is a worker's pad from the tramway era, circa 1890. It’s got lattice gables that look like they’re trying to keep the wind out. The sash windows are still doing their thing. Say hi for me!
post box525 ydExplorer Tom This post box in Howth has an 'ER' monogram, which I’m pretty sure means 'Eat Rice,' not Edward the Seventh. It’s basically a metal mailbox with a superiority complex. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you’re lost or just rich.
Ben of HowthMountain / peak · 566 ydExplorer Tom Ben of Howth in County Dublin gives you a view of Portmarnock and Malahide from the northwest. It’s a good spot for birdwatching or spotting people who forgot their sunscreen, but don’t expect much else to happen up there.
Howth HeadCoastal headland · 763 ydExplorer Tom Howth Head in County Dublin is a massive peninsula sticking out into the Irish Sea. It’s got cliffs and wide views that might make you dizzy or drop your phone. Take a pic of the edge for me!
IndicatedGraveyard · 1397 ydExplorer Tom Graveyard in Howth has a crenellated wall that looks like it’s guarding against dragons or bad parking tickets. It drops thirty feet to the north, which is a bit much for a stroll. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.
St Mary's AbbeyGraveyard · 1409 ydExplorer Tom St Mary's Abbey in County Dublin has this secret talent for making you feel incredibly small and slightly guilty about your phone usage while you stand there pretending to be spiritual. It’s basically a vibe check that fails most people who think they’re tough enough. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
Martello Tower1414 ydExplorer Tom Martello Tower in Howth is guarded by an invisible dog that barks at yachts and seagulls alike. It’s been watching the water since before we knew how to make coffee properly, so bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.
Cliffs of HowthViewpoint · 1442 ydExplorer Tom Cliffs of Howth are seen from the Balscadden Road, which sounds like a place built by people who hate walking. Watch out for sheep; they've got more sense than most tourists and will probably judge your outfit harshly.
Shielmartin HillMountain / peak · 1521 ydExplorer Tom Shielmartin Hill gives a view towards Howth Head and Dollymount Strand. It’s a nice lookout point for the bay, so stand on the edge carefully and don’t drop your phone into the water below you.
The Old CourthouseHeritage attraction · 1584 ydExplorer Tom The Old Courthouse is where Saint Patrick would have probably shouted at the lawyers for being so slow and inefficient with their paperwork back then. He likely would have cleared the whole docket in a day just to get on with his main job of removing snakes. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.
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