Saint Laurence's Gate – Bettystown Beach Parking Area loop from Skerries

Saint Laurence's Gate – Bettystown Beach Parking Area loop from Skerries

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Saint Laurence's Gate – Bettystown Beach Parking Area loop from Skerries

02:21

56.9km

250m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 24.1 km for 161 m

After 25.0 km for 75 m

After 25.3 km for 142 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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23.4 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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24.2 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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25.0 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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25.4 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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34.8 km

Bettystown Beach Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

The Bettystown Beach parking area offers convenient access to the shoreline, located just steps from the sand. It’s close to local shops, cafés, and facilities, making it easy to spend …

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