River Boyne Lock Gate – Newgrange Passage Tomb loop from LMFM

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River Boyne Lock Gate – Newgrange Passage Tomb loop from LMFM

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River Boyne Lock Gate – Newgrange Passage Tomb loop from LMFM

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21.7km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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727 m

Pathway to the River at Oldbridge

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Beautiful Oldbridge on the The Boyne Greenway

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1.71 km

River Boyne Lock Gate

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This historic lock, officially the Oldbridge Sealock but locally known as Tiernan’s Lock, marks the beginning of the canal section of the Boyne Navigation. It is the only lock on …

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1.75 km

Boyne's Boats on the River Boyne

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The Boyne River Greenway takes you on a peaceful journey through Ireland's history. This beautifully crafted trail follows the winding River Boyne from the lively quays of Drogheda to the …

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2.77 km

Obelisk Bridge

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The obelisk itself was destroyed in 1923, after the Irish Civil War, but the bridge still retains a link to its history. The monument, also known as King William's Obelisk, …

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3.74 km

Townley Hall Estate

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Townley Hall Wood was part of Townley Hall Estate which was owned by the Balfour family. The Balfours built Townley Hall House (not open to the public) together with this …

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7.13 km

Office of Public Works (Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre (Newgrange and Knowth), 2023-12-22):
heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/bru-na-boinne-visitor-centre-newgrange-and-knowth
“… Dowth … Visitors wishing to see Dowth can access the exterior of the monument directly …

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9.66 km

Newgrange Passage Tomb

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We already booked our tickets on the day that concerns the max time to pre-book and only got a few free slots left. Newgrange is well worth seeing, together with …

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11.8 km

Knowth Passage Tomb and Megalithic Art

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Knowth (Irish: Cnobha) is part of the Brú-na-Bóinne complex, a large collection of prehistoric megalithic structures near Donore in the Boyne Valley. It consists of the main mound and around …

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