Travel Guide to Balscadden Bay Beach

Getting There

• Car

  From Dublin city center, head north on O'Connell Street toward Parnell Square. Continue onto the N1 (North Circular Road) and follow signs for M1/N1. Merge onto the M1 motorway. After approximately 12 km, take the exit toward Malahide/Howth (R106). Continue on R106 and follow signs to Howth. When you reach Howth village, follow the signs to Balscadden Bay Beach, which is located at 7, 9 Balscadden Rd. There is limited parking available near the beach.

• Public Transport

  Take the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) train from Dublin city center (Connolly Station or Pearse Station) to Howth Station. The journey takes about 30 minutes. Once you arrive at Howth Station, exit the station and turn left onto Station Road. Continue straight until you reach the end of the road, then turn right onto Balscadden Road. Walk for about 15-20 minutes until you reach Balscadden Bay Beach at 7, 9 Balscadden Rd. Alternatively, you can take a taxi from Howth Station to the beach, which should cost around €10-€15.

• Walking

  If you are already in Howth Village, you can walk to Balscadden Bay Beach. From the center of Howth, head towards the harbor and follow the path along the coast. Continue along the cliff path until you see signs for Balscadden Bay. The walk takes roughly 20-25 minutes and offers stunning views of the coastline.