The Golden Sage of Dundalk – The Tholsel loop from Laytown

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The Golden Sage of Dundalk – The Tholsel loop from Laytown

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The Golden Sage of Dundalk – The Tholsel loop from Laytown

03:30

59.6km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.2 km for 142 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.7 km

The Golden Sage of Dundalk

Highlight • Monument

This monumental mural depicts a mythical, golden figure with a staff and cloak, painted in CREATERO's signature style. The warm tones and dramatic lighting give the work an almost spiritual …

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11.8 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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12.4 km

Mural of the Wise Woman Near St. Mary's Church, Drogheda

Highlight • Monument

Close to St. Mary's Church, you'll find an impressive mural of the Wise Woman, a work by the artist AERO. This mural honours the women of Irish mythology and the …

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12.9 km

The Tholsel

Highlight • Historical Site

At the intersection of Shop Street and West Street stands the Tholsel clock tower (18th century), which was the seat of the town council until the end of the 19th …

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13.3 km

Mary McAleese Boyne Valley Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This elegant cable-stayed bridge spans the River Boyne west of Drogheda, forming a striking landmark along the M1 motorway. Its slender pylons and fanning cables give the bridge a light, …

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13.6 km

Brian Boru at Bridge End Pier

Highlight • Structure

On the quay in Dundalk lies the Brian Boru, a traditional two-master with yellow masts and an Irish flag. The ship, named after the legendary High King of Ireland, is …

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13.7 km

Echoes of the Borderlands

Highlight • Monument

This atmospheric mural by @CREATERO combines music, memory, and landscape in one image. A layered portrait, a hand playing a guitar, the moon over the water, and a small building …

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30.3 km

Beach

30.9 km