Name: Boyne Obelisk
Rating: 1.8

Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Boyne Obelisk

Boyne Obelisk

Recommended by 4 road cyclists out of 5

Save

Location: Louth, Ireland

Save

See rides here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Road Cycling Rides to Boyne Obelisk

riders

1. Newgrange passage tomb loop from Drogheda

44.9km

02:09

400m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

riders

2. View of Wheat Fields – Ballyboughal Airfield loop from Donabate

123km

05:27

890m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Expert

riders

3. St Mary's Church – Boyne Obelisk loop from Dundalk Clarke

85.6km

03:28

400m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

Tips

David Bavin-Hobbs

February 27, 2023

The Boyne Obelisk, also known as King William's Obelisk, was an obelisk located in Oldbridge, near Drogheda, The obelisk is long gone but it's legend pervades the whole area.

Beyond the Horizon

October 10, 2024

The Boyne Obelisk, or King William's Obelisk, may be long gone but its history is still alive and kicking as you cycle around the Oldbridge area. It once stood as a striking monument in a strategic location near the Boyne to commemorate the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, where King William III won the decisive battle for his supporters.

Today, only the memory of the obelisk remains, but the landscape itself tells you the story in its own way. The gently winding roads along the river invite you to take your time to absorb the atmosphere. The nearby bridge and river banks provide a tranquil setting that contrasts with the dramatic events of the past. A visit here is not only a historical look back, but also a lovely addition to your cycling tour.

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 0 m

Weather

Today

Saturday 18 October

14°C

12°C

100 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See rides here

Take Me There

Location: Louth, Ireland

Boyne Obelisk

1. Newgrange passage tomb loop from Drogheda

2. View of Wheat Fields – Ballyboughal Airfield loop from Donabate

3. St Mary's Church – Boyne Obelisk loop from Dundalk Clarke

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️