The Tholsel – St. Peter's Church loop from Drogheda MacBride

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The Tholsel – St. Peter's Church loop from Drogheda MacBride

Moderate

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The Tholsel – St. Peter's Church loop from Drogheda MacBride

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7.74km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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840 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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1.17 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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1.31 km

St. Peter's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Peter's Church (catholic), a neo-Gothic church from the late 19th century, dedicated to St. Oliver Plunkett.

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1.94 km

As a hiker, I found Ballsgrove Gate more of a residential entry point than a trailhead. It’s about 1.5 km from Drogheda’s centre... handy for starting a local walk, but there’s not much to see there itself.

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2.10 km

View of Four Churches Across the River Boyne

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a moment to follow the skyline across the River Boyne, where St Peter's Church, St Mary's Church, St Laurence's Church, and St James's Church rise gently above the town. …

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2.25 km

Mural of the Wise Woman Near St. Mary's Church, Drogheda

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Close to St. Mary's Church, you'll find an impressive mural of the Wise Woman, a work by the artist AERO. This mural honours the women of Irish mythology and the …

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7.74 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.03 km

1.34 km

322 m

< 100 m

Surfaces