Walking and Hiking
Carlingford Lough Greenway
A scenic walking and cycling route along the lough, offering peaceful landscapes, heritage sites, and uplifting views that encourage people to stay active and enjoy nature.
Stephenstown Pond
A scenic walking and cycling route along the lough, offering peaceful landscapes, heritage sites, and uplifting views that encourage people to stay active and enjoy nature.
Slieve Foyle
Louth’s highest peak, known for its rugged trails, sweeping views, and a memorable sense of space that blends adventure with natural beauty.
Courtesy: Bernice Naughton, Failte Ireland
Credit: Fáilte Ireland
Annaloughan Loop Walk
A varied hillside trail through forest and open mountain scenery, rewarding walkers with wide coastal and countryside views.
Ravensdale Forest
A tranquil woodland filled with mature trees, winding paths, and peaceful glens that offer a refreshing escape into nature.
Clogherhead Headland Loop
A dramatic coastal walk with striking sea views, rugged cliffs, and invigorating fresh air along one of Louth’s most scenic shorelines.
Boyne Ramparts Walk
A calm riverside trail between Navan and Stackallen, following the Boyne through greenery, old bridges, and quiet woodland.
Boyne Valley Camino
A 25km loop from Drogheda that blends riverside paths, woodland, historic sites, and country roads into a reflective, scenic long-distance walk.
Boyne Valley Greenway
A gentle off-road route from Navan to Kingscourt, offering easy walking and cycling through quiet villages, old railway features, and wide rural scenery.
Ramparts Walking Trail, Slane
The Ramparts Walking Trail in Slane offers a peaceful riverside and woodland setting, providing the perfect opportunity to slow down, connect with nature, and clear the mind. Regular walks along the trail can help reduce stress, boost mood, and support positive mental wellbeing.
Resources: Local walks
Park runs
Parkruns are free, welcoming 5km events held every Saturday morning in local parks, open to all ages and abilities, where you can walk, jog, run, push a buggy, or volunteer; they’re community-led, non-competitive, and focused on participation rather than performance, offering a simple weekly boost for physical and mental wellbeing, with global organisation but strong local roots — and you can easily find your nearest event to join the fun.
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