The Golden Sage of Dundalk – The Tholsel loop from Laytown

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The Golden Sage of Dundalk – The Tholsel loop from Laytown

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The Golden Sage of Dundalk – The Tholsel loop from Laytown

03:30

59.4km

290m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.6 km for 142 m

After 13.0 km for 122 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.7 km

The Golden Sage of Dundalk

Highlight • Monument

This monumental mural depicts a mythical, golden figure with a staff and cloak, painted in CREATERO's signature style. The warm tones and dramatic lighting give the work an almost spiritual …

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11.8 km

St. Mary's Parish Church, Dingle

Highlight • Religious Site

The construction of St Mary's Church was completed in 1889. It has a very beautiful interior with wall paintings, statues, stained glass windows and mosaics to discover.

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12.3 km

The Tholsel

Highlight • Historical Site

At the intersection of Shop Street and West Street stands the Tholsel clock tower (18th century), which was the seat of the town council until the end of the 19th …

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12.7 km

Mary McAleese Boyne Valley Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This elegant cable-stayed bridge spans the River Boyne west of Drogheda, forming a striking landmark along the M1 motorway. Its slender pylons and fanning cables give the bridge a light, …

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13.0 km

De St. Laurence Gate, a unique example of a three-tiered barbican, the only one of its kind in Ireland. It was part of a fortified gate built in the 13th century by the Normans using stones from earlier Viking fortifications.

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13.4 km

Brian Boru at Bridge End Pier

Highlight • Structure

On the quay in Dundalk lies the Brian Boru, a traditional two-master with yellow masts and an Irish flag. The ship, named after the legendary High King of Ireland, is …

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13.5 km

Echoes of the Borderlands

Highlight • Monument

This atmospheric mural by @CREATERO combines music, memory, and landscape in one image. A layered portrait, a hand playing a guitar, the moon over the water, and a small building …

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30.1 km

Beach

30.6 km