Shielmartin Hill
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About this place
Shielmartin Hill or Shelmartin (Irish: Cnoc Shíol Mhártain, meaning 'Martin's seed or race') (163 metres (535 ft) high) is a peak on Howth Head in County Dublin, Ireland. From it can be seen Portmarnock, Sutton, Bull Island and the coastal areas behind it, and most of Dublin Bay. References to it being called Shielmartin go back to at least 1654.
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Visitor Information
- Elevation
- 163 m
Getting There & Parking
Shielmartin Hill is located in County Dublin, roughly 15 km (15 min drive) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 417 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Aideen's Dolmen (0.7 km away).
Dublin15 km
~15 min driveBelfast175 km
~2h 35m drive
Nearest car park
417 m from landmark
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