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Boyne Obelisk – Obelisk Bridge loop from Townley Hall

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Boyne Obelisk – Obelisk Bridge loop from Townley Hall

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Boyne Obelisk – Obelisk Bridge loop from Townley Hall

02:31

42.4km

250m

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: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.5 km for 220 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.91 km

Boyne Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

The Boyne Obelisk, also known as King William's Obelisk, was an obelisk located in Oldbridge, near Drogheda, The obelisk is long gone but it's legend pervades the whole area.

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1.94 km

Obelisk Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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8.84 km

Gravel Road

Highlight • Trail

23.2 km

Gilnas Bar & Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

A good stop-off place for refreshments, outdoor seating

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25.5 km

Beach

25.9 km

Wonderful long beach with a view of the mountains

Highlight • Beach

Long Beach to walk on. Parking free of charge (less than 2 hours) possible at the supermaket. For more than 2h there is a parking wreck with fees close to the beach.

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25.9 km

Beach Entrance

Highlight • Beach

The entrance to Bettystown Beach near the Beachfront Library and Civic Centre is one of the most convenient access points to the shore. Located right in the heart of the …

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35.4 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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42.2 km

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Highlight • Religious Site

A beautiful and serene community-based churchh

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42.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.2 km

931 m

657 m

298 m

279 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.9 km

1.02 km

334 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

19°C

12°C

45 %

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Boyne Obelisk – Obelisk Bridge loop from Townley Hall

Boyne Obelisk

Obelisk Bridge

Gravel Road

Gilnas Bar & Restaurant

Wonderful long beach with a view of the mountains

Beach Entrance

St. Mary's Parish Church, Dingle

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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