View of Dundalk Bay – Bellingham Castle Gatehouse loop from Drogheda MacBride

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View of Dundalk Bay – Bellingham Castle Gatehouse loop from Drogheda MacBride

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View of Dundalk Bay – Bellingham Castle Gatehouse loop from Drogheda MacBride

03:51

66.3km

330m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.48 km for 122 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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898 m

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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1.54 km

Saint Laurence's Gate

Highlight • Monument

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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1.88 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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18.6 km

Beach

19.1 km

Port Beach

Highlight • Beach

Port Beach is a beautiful expanse of golden sand. There is a lifeguard during swimming months, so having a dip in the sea is highly advised.

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30.9 km

View of Dundalk Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Looking east from this road you have fantastic views of the sparkling waters of Dundalk Bay. Keep your eyes peeled for the 50,000 waterbirds that come here for winter.

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34.1 km

Bellingham Castle Gatehouse

Highlight • Castle

Upon entering the village of Castlebellingham, you are welcomed by the impressive gatehouse of Bellingham Castle. This robust, castle-like structure with its battlements and characteristic arched gateway forms the historic …

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42.9 km

Irish Garden Statues

Highlight • Structure

64.8 km

Magdalene Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Slender medieval bell tower on a small hill on the outskirts of Drogheda, recognizable by its high pointed arch openings and narrow, vertical shape. The tower is the last remnant …

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66.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.7 km

479 m

132 m

Surfaces

66.0 km