The best city hikes and walks around Ardee

Along the Rathmullan Road, St. Dominic’s Park is a 16-acre urban oasis that serves as a beautiful, tranquil escape right in the heart of Drogheda. Gateway to the Boyne Greenway: It serves as the perfect starting point for the 4.5km riverside walk/cycle to the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre at Oldbridge, complete with stunning views of the Mary McAleese Cable Bridge.

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Saint Dominic's Park is a popular area on the south bank of the River Boyne in Drogheda. There are children's play facilities, grass areas, trees and some planted flower beds. There is also a nice figure-of-eight shape path and access to the river trail.

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, almost sculptural appearance above the river valley. From the surrounding routes, you have a clear view of the structure and the wide landscape of the Boyne Valley.

On the right bank lies Millmount, presumably an old Bronze Age burial mound, which successively served as a watchtower, feudal motte and finally as a fortress. From the top you have a panoramic view of the city. In the Millmount Museum & Tower, an interesting small museum about local history, you will discover a unique collection of company flags and memorabilia from the American War of Independence.

In the heart of Dundalk stands the stately St Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece built in the 19th century. The design is directly inspired by the famous King’s College Chapel in Cambridge, which you will immediately recognize from its refined Gothic style and striking corner towers. Inside, you will be surprised by the beautiful stained-glass windows and detailed woodwork.

Franciscan Bell Tower 1240's. In the heart of the historic Seatown district rises the impressive bell tower of Seatown Castle, a remnant of the 13th-century Franciscan abbey. Although the rest of the monastery has largely disappeared, this robust, square tower still stands proudly as a reminder of the town's medieval past. With its characteristic battlements and narrow windows, the tower served not only as a belfry but, in turbulent times, likely also as a defensive structure. As you cycle through the narrow streets of Seatown, this monument forms a beautiful historical anchor point amidst modern development. Worth a short stop to admire the massive stone walls up close and soak up the atmosphere of old Dundalk.

The riverside path is a multi-user, surfaced trail which runs from Saint Dominic's Park to the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre in Oldbridge. It's only 4.5 km (3 miles) but it's a great trail to escape the city.