Nature
Most of the headland is hilly, with peaks such as the 171m Black Linn, by the Ben of Howth, Shielmartin Hill (163m), Carrickbrack and Dun Hill, and craggy areas such as and Muck Rock (Carrickmore), and Kilrock, and there are steep cliffs around parts. Gorse grows in many places on the headland.
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