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Siena Convent – Saint Laurence's Gate loop from Drogheda MacBride

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Siena Convent – Saint Laurence's Gate loop from Drogheda MacBride

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Siena Convent – Saint Laurence's Gate loop from Drogheda MacBride

03:00

49.8km

340m

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: April 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.72 km for 75 m

After 3.67 km for 207 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

898 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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2

1.29 km

Millmount Fort and Martello Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Millmount Fort in Drogheda was a great surprise. The short climb to the top rewards you with sweeping views over the River Boyne and the town... perfect for a quick …

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3

2.37 km

Siena Convent

Highlight • Religious Site

Dominican Contemplative Nuns (Siena Convent, 2022-12-20):
dominicannuns.ie/history.html
“… The next change, as their numbers increased was to Siena Convent, Chord Road where the community lived from 1796 until 1994 when a fire forced another move. …”

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4

2.73 km

Saint Laurence's Gate

Highlight • Monument

Wikipedia (Saint Laurence Gate, 2022-12-20):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Laurence_Gate

discoverboynevalley.ie (St Laurence's Gate & Drogheda Walls, 2022-12-20):
discoverboynevalley.ie/boyne-valley-drive/heritage-sites/st-laurences-gate-drogheda-walls

The Irish Times (“Historic Drogheda gate to be closed to traffic”, 2017-08-15):
irishtimes.com/culture/heritage/historic-drogheda-gate-to-be-closed-to-traffic-1.3187866

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5

3.78 km

Boyne Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Above the Boyne you will see a metal railway bridge, the longest of its kind in Europe at the time of its construction in 1855.

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20.3 km

Beach

Beach

7

20.8 km

Port Beach

Highlight • Beach

Port Beach is a beautiful expanse of golden sand. There is a lifeguard during swimming months, so having a dip in the sea is highly advised.

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B

49.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.6 km

1.06 km

708 m

388 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.8 km

678 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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