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Saint Laurence's Gate – Beach Entrance loop from Drogheda

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Saint Laurence's Gate – Beach Entrance loop from Drogheda

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Saint Laurence's Gate – Beach Entrance loop from Drogheda

02:02

33.8km

200m

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 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.74 km for 74 m

After 14.7 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.76 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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2.58 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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11.9 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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12.0 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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12.3 km

Beach

14.6 km

Gilnas Bar & Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

A good stop-off place for refreshments, outdoor seating

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25.5 km

Dardistown Castle

Highlight • Castle

31.6 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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33.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

1.15 km

984 m

221 m

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.7 km

7.18 km

686 m

167 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

19°C

12°C

45 %

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Saint Laurence's Gate – Beach Entrance loop from Drogheda

Saint Laurence's Gate

St. Mary's Parish Church, Dingle

Wonderful long beach with a view of the mountains

Beach Entrance

Gilnas Bar & Restaurant

Dardistown Castle

Millmount Fort and Martello Tower

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