Howth Head

Howth Head
Ceann Bhinn Éadair
Aerial view of Howth Head looking south.
Howth Head is located in Dublin
Howth Head
Howth Head
Howth Head is located in Ireland
Howth Head
Howth Head
Geography
LocationIreland
Adjacent to
Area11 km2 (4.2 sq mi)
Highest elevation171 m (561 ft)
Highest pointBen of Howth
Administration
Ireland
CountyDublin
Demographics
Population8,294 (2016)
Pop. density754/km2 (1953/sq mi)
Map of Howth Head with peaks

Howth Head (/ˈhθ/ HOHTH; Ceann Bhinn Éadair in Irish) is a peninsula northeast of the city of Dublin in Ireland, within the governance of Fingal County Council. Entry to the headland is at Sutton while the village of Howth and the harbour are on the north-eastern face. Most of Howth Head is occupied by the Hill of Howth, though there are other regions, such as the tombolo at Sutton, extensive beaches on the northern shores, and small ones in other parts. The Baily Lighthouse is on the southeastern part of Howth Head. Nearby are the districts of Baldoyle and Portmarnock, and adjacent is the nature reserve of North Bull Island.