Boyne Valley Camino
Walking Trail · Louth
Boyne Valley Camino is a 25.5 km moderate waymarked loop in Louth, starting near Drogheda.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 5 hours |
Getting there
Starts at St Peter's RC Church, Drogheda, near Drogheda.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.71507, -6.35241
- Irish Grid reference
- O 08810 75170
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
Public transport
Regular train and bus services to Drogheda
About the trail
Starting at the impressive St Peter's Church, West Street in the medieval town of Drogheda, the Boyne Valley Camino takes you on a journey through history. The route is a mixture of riverside, greenway, wood paths, quiet country roads, canal paths and green fields on its route from Drogheda to old Mellifont Abbey and back. It passes through the Battle of the Boyne site, Mellifont Abbey and the Williamite Camp.
- Waymarking
- Yellow arrow
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Boyne Valley Walking
email | [email protected]
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Littlewood - Forest Walk 11 km away · 2 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Boyne Valley Camino?
25.5 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 200 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 5 hours.
How hard is the Boyne Valley Camino?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Boyne Valley Camino start?
Starts at St Peter's RC Church, Drogheda, near Drogheda. The trailhead is at 53.71507, -6.35241 (Irish Grid O 08810 75170).
Can you bring a dog on the Boyne Valley Camino?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Can you get to the Boyne Valley Camino without a car?
Regular train and bus services to Drogheda.
Who manages the Boyne Valley Camino?
Boyne Valley Walking. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.