The best city hikes and walks around The Municipal District of Laytown — Bettystown

Along the Rathmullan Road, St. Dominic’s Park is a 16-acre urban oasis that serves as a beautiful, tranquil escape right in the heart of Drogheda. Gateway to the Boyne Greenway: It serves as the perfect starting point for the 4.5km riverside walk/cycle to the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre at Oldbridge, complete with stunning views of the Mary McAleese Cable Bridge.

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Saint Dominic's Park is a popular area on the south bank of the River Boyne in Drogheda. There are children's play facilities, grass areas, trees and some planted flower beds. There is also a nice figure-of-eight shape path and access to the river trail.

This modern sculpture near St. Dominic’s Bridge plays with perspective and negative space. From the right angle, the silhouette of Bóinn, the mythical goddess of the Boyne, appears, while a bird becomes visible from another viewpoint. The work connects landscape, mythology, and movement, forming an intriguing moment along the river walk through Drogheda.

This historic pedestrian bridge from 1863, built by Grendons of Drogheda, connects the city center with the south side of the town. The narrow crossing offers a tranquil view over the Boyne and provides a pleasant moment on any route through Drogheda. Thanks to recent renovations, the bridge looks well-maintained and remains a charming, functional piece of heritage along the river.

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 rich history of the nearby Boyne Valley. With her piercing gaze and symbolic details, she forms a powerful contrast to the ancient church walls. A modern addition to historic Drogheda that spectacularly and colourfully brings the ancestral stories of the region to life during your bike tour through the city. Location: You'll find her on the facade of a building directly opposite the steps leading to the church.

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, almost sculptural appearance above the river valley. From the surrounding routes, you have a clear view of the structure and the wide landscape of the Boyne Valley.

On the right bank lies Millmount, presumably an old Bronze Age burial mound, which successively served as a watchtower, feudal motte and finally as a fortress. From the top you have a panoramic view of the city. In the Millmount Museum & Tower, an interesting small museum about local history, you will discover a unique collection of company flags and memorabilia from the American War of Independence.