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Saint Laurence's Gate – View of Dundalk Bay loop from Drogheda MacBride

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Ireland
Louth

Saint Laurence's Gate – View of Dundalk Bay loop from Drogheda MacBride

Moderate

54

riders

Saint Laurence's Gate – View of Dundalk Bay loop from Drogheda MacBride

04:02

99.2km

400m

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: April 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.16 km for 75 m

After 48.8 km for 273 m

After 50.0 km for 51 m

After 84.0 km for 270 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

2.21 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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4

10.1 km

Termonfeckin Castle

Highlight • Castle

Correct spelling in English is Termonfeckin.

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18.3 km

Beach

Beach

6

18.8 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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7

33.5 km

View of Dundalk Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Looking east from this road you have fantastic views of the sparkling waters of Dundalk Bay. Keep your eyes peeled for the 50,000 waterbirds that come here for winter.

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B

99.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

95.4 km

2.05 km

1.10 km

626 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

97.8 km

1.07 km

238 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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