Sutton

Sutton combines a distinctive coastal beach with paths that run through the town and continue along the coast. Burrow Beach, views of Ireland’s Eye, a 9-hole links course and train connections to Dublin offer different ways to enjoy a stay. When choosing your holiday rental, you can consider whether you mainly want to spend time at the beach, go walking or use Sutton as a base for public transport trips.

Burrow Beach and views of Ireland’s Eye

Burrow Beach is a 1.2-kilometre sandy beach connecting Howth Head to the mainland. A large area of sand dunes shapes the landscape. Several pedestrian access points lead to the beach, making it a specific destination for anyone who wants to explore the coast on foot. Ireland’s Eye is visible from Burrow Beach. The island is a designated nature reserve and is home to colonies of gannets, razorbills and great black-backed gulls. The beach and island views are among the distinctive sights that define Sutton’s coastal character.

Coastal paths and outdoor activities

The official coastal walking trail runs from Howth through Sutton to Baldoyle. In Sutton, it follows the edge of Sutton Golf Club and ends at the Baldoyle coastal area. The section near Sutton leads to Burrow Beach. This lets you combine your day on the coast with different walking destinations, without following a specific circular route.

Sutton Golf Club is a 9-hole links course. Those interested in golf have another way to engage with the local landscape besides walking along the beach or coastal path. Sailing and boating are also popular local pursuits: Sutton Dinghy Club is an ISA-recognised training centre and a Category 1 club. It works to make sailing and boating more accessible.

Getting to Sutton and finding your way around

Sutton station is served by DART and Dublin Commuter trains. DART and Dublin Bus also provide public transport connections to Dublin city centre and the coastal areas of Fingal. If you do not want to focus your trip exclusively on the beach and coastal path, these connections may be a factor when choosing a holiday rental and planning your days.

The station has covered bicycle parking as well as three bicycle lockers available to rent. There is no ticket office; you can buy tickets from the ticket machine. A Leap Card can be used at locations where accepted. These details can help you plan train and bus journeys, as well as where to leave your bicycle when you arrive.

A Martello tower with a distinctive history

Sutton’s history is also visible in a striking landmark: the Martello tower was built in 1804 to defend against Napoleon’s naval forces. The restored tower is now run as a distinctive self-catering holiday accommodation. This links the history of the town with an unusual overnight stay. The different coastal experiences and train connections are other factors to consider when choosing accommodation for your stay.

Discover other places

If you would like to discover other destinations: Malahide, Gormanston, Cloghran, Balbriggan, Roganstown, Garristown, Santry and Ward.

For the broader travel guide: County Fingal.