The best day trips from Dublin
The top 3 according to 44 votes from people: Howth · Cliffs of Moher · Powerscourt Estate. (Updated May 12, 2025.)
Coastal villages, castles and ancient sites within reach of the capital.
Top 11
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1
Howth
Fishing village and the clifftop loop, 30 minutes by DART.
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Cliffs of Moher
A long day west to County Clare.
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Powerscourt Estate
Gardens and Ireland's highest waterfall.
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Kilkenny
Medieval city with its castle and lanes.
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Dalkey and Killiney
Seaside walks and Killiney Hill views.
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Newgrange
5,000-year-old passage tomb in the Boyne Valley.
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Malahide Castle
One of Ireland's oldest castles, by train.
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Wicklow Gap and Sally Gap
Mountain roads over the bogs.
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9
Glendalough
Monastic site and lakes in the Wicklow Mountains.
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Belfast and the Giant's Causeway
Northern Ireland in a long day.
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Hill of Tara
Seat of the ancient high kings.
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Howth on a sunny day with fish and chips by the harbour, can't beat it