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View of Dundalk Bay – Bellingham Castle Gatehouse loop from Drogheda MacBride

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View of Dundalk Bay – Bellingham Castle Gatehouse loop from Drogheda MacBride

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View of Dundalk Bay – Bellingham Castle Gatehouse loop from Drogheda MacBride

03:33

60.2km

350m

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 19, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.19 km for 207 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.31 km

Boyne Viaduct

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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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18.3 km

Beach

Beach

3

18.8 km

Port Beach

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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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33.5 km

View of Dundalk Bay

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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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36.6 km

Bellingham Castle Gatehouse

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60.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.6 km

435 m

265 m

Surfaces

59.9 km

257 m

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Thursday 21 May

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45 %

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