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Bellingham Castle Gatehouse – Magdalene Tower loop from Drogheda MacBride

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Bellingham Castle Gatehouse – Magdalene Tower loop from Drogheda MacBride

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Bellingham Castle Gatehouse – Magdalene Tower loop from Drogheda MacBride

03:51

66.2km

330m

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: June 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.48 km for 122 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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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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1.54 km

Saint Laurence's Gate

Highlight • Monument

De St. Laurence Gate, a unique example of a three-tiered barbican, the only one of its kind in Ireland. It was part of a fortified gate built in the 13th century by the Normans using stones from earlier Viking fortifications.

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1.88 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 used for sailing training and heritage projects along the east coast. With the bascule bridge and the Ferris wheel in the background, it forms a characteristic maritime image of the city.

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18.6 km

Beach

19.1 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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30.9 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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34.1 km

Bellingham Castle Gatehouse

Highlight • Castle

Upon entering the village of Castlebellingham, you are welcomed by the impressive gatehouse of Bellingham Castle. This robust, castle-like structure with its battlements and characteristic arched gateway forms the historic entrance to the extensive Bellingham family estate. The castle itself, dating back to the 17th century, breathes the atmosphere of the Irish nobility.

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42.9 km

Irish Garden Statues

Highlight • Structure

64.8 km

Magdalene Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Slender medieval bell tower on a small hill on the outskirts of Drogheda, recognizable by its high pointed arch openings and narrow, vertical shape. The tower is the last remnant of a 13th-century Dominican friary and stands freely in an open grassy area, making its silhouette stand out clearly against the surroundings.

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66.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.6 km

556 m

145 m

Surfaces

65.8 km

251 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 29 August

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Bellingham Castle Gatehouse – Magdalene Tower loop from Drogheda MacBride

St. Mary's Parish Church, Dingle

Saint Laurence's Gate

Brian Boru at Bridge End Pier

Port Beach

View of Dundalk Bay

Bellingham Castle Gatehouse

Irish Garden Statues

Magdalene Tower

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