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Boyne River Greenway – Newgrange Passage Tomb loop from Drogheda MacBride

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Boyne River Greenway – Newgrange Passage Tomb loop from Drogheda MacBride

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Boyne River Greenway – Newgrange Passage Tomb loop from Drogheda MacBride

02:21

38.5km

330m

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: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.59 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.49 km

Boyne River Greenway

Highlight • Trail

Take time to enjoy the peaceful stretch of the Boyne River Greenway as it follows the gentle curves of the River Boyne through the historic town of Drogheda. This scenic …

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4.05 km

Pathway to the River at Oldbridge

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful Oldbridge on the The Boyne Greenway

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12.4 km

Wooden Bridge and Countryside by the River

Highlight • Bridge

This section is very pleasant, but do not take the small path that runs along the river, which is very narrow, poorly maintained and very difficult to use.

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23.5 km

Knowth Passage Tomb and Megalithic Art

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Knowth (Irish: Cnobha) is part of the Brú-na-Bóinne complex, a large collection of prehistoric megalithic structures near Donore in the Boyne Valley. It consists of the main mound and around …

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25.7 km

Newgrange Passage Tomb

Highlight • Historical Site

We already booked our tickets on the day that concerns the max time to pre-book and only got a few free slots left. Newgrange is well worth seeing, together with …

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28.2 km

Office of Public Works (Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre (Newgrange and Knowth), 2023-12-22):
heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/bru-na-boinne-visitor-centre-newgrange-and-knowth
“… Dowth … Visitors wishing to see Dowth can access the exterior of the monument directly …

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32.5 km

Obelisk Bridge

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The obelisk itself was destroyed in 1923, after the Irish Civil War, but the bridge still retains a link to its history. The monument, also known as King William's Obelisk, …

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33.5 km

River Boyne Lock Gate

Highlight • River

River navigation lock. Beautiful scenic route to Oldbridge house.

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38.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

6.52 km

5.08 km

778 m

410 m

151 m

Surfaces

36.3 km

1.11 km

724 m

331 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

12°C

41 %

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Boyne River Greenway – Newgrange Passage Tomb loop from Drogheda MacBride

Boyne River Greenway

Pathway to the River at Oldbridge

Wooden Bridge and Countryside by the River

Knowth Passage Tomb and Megalithic Art

Newgrange Passage Tomb

Dowth Passage Tomb

Obelisk Bridge

River Boyne Lock Gate

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