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Newgrange Passage Tomb – Boyne River Greenway loop from Slane

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Meath

Newgrange Passage Tomb – Boyne River Greenway loop from Slane

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Newgrange Passage Tomb – Boyne River Greenway loop from Slane

02:19

37.5km

310m

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 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.9 km for 224 m

After 19.3 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.27 km

Knowth Passage Tomb and Megalithic Art

Highlight • Historical Site

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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6.38 km

Newgrange Passage Tomb

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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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13.1 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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13.7 km

Oldbridge Estate Farmhouses

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currachs built by Ross van Boyne's Boats. Along the banks of the River Boyne at Oldbridge, you can admire the special currachs, traditional Irish boats that are handcrafted here by …

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15.1 km

River Boyne Lock Gate

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This historic lock, officially the Oldbridge Sealock but locally known as Tiernan’s Lock, marks the beginning of the canal section of the Boyne Navigation. It is the only lock on …

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16.1 km

Pathway to the River at Oldbridge

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Beautiful Oldbridge on the The Boyne Greenway

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16.7 km

Boyne River Greenway

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The Boyne River Greenway takes you on a relaxing journey through Ireland's history. This beautifully crafted trail follows the winding River Boyne from the vibrant quays of Drogheda to the …

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30.1 km

Currach Footbridge

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Footbridge over the Boyne Navigation near the Currach Centre. The towpath west of here is very nice for a walk but to continue east you'll have to use a section of road.

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36.7 km

Slane Flour Mill Harbour

Lake

37.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

6.54 km

5.26 km

1.28 km

749 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.1 km

1.09 km

757 m

594 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

16°C

86 %

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Max wind speed: 35.0 km/h

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Newgrange Passage Tomb – Boyne River Greenway loop from Slane

Knowth Passage Tomb and Megalithic Art

Newgrange Passage Tomb

Obelisk Bridge

Oldbridge Estate Farmhouses

River Boyne Lock Gate

Pathway to the River at Oldbridge

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Currach Footbridge

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