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County Meath outdoors

7 trails, 3 bathing waters, 2 forests, 5 parks, gardens and islands, 8 heritage sites in County Meath — with this week's best day to get out, from Met Éireann's forecast.

7 trails & walks 3 beaches & bathing waters 2 forests & woodlands 5 parks, gardens & islands 8 heritage sites

This week outdoors

Best day outdoors: Sat, 31 Oct — dry by day, light winds, up to 12°C

Thu, 29 Oct13° / 9°Sun with grey cloud25 km/h SSW · 0 mm by dayGreat day outdoors
Fri, 30 Oct14° / 7°Scattered clouds25 km/h SSW · 0 mm by dayGreat day outdoors
Sat, 31 Oct12° / 5°Grey cloud15 km/h SSW · 0 mm by dayGreat day outdoors
Sun, 1 Nov11° / 5°Clear weather sun15 km/h NNE · 0 mm by dayGreat day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

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Trails & walks in County Meath

Waymarked walks, greenways and long-distance ways that start in or pass through County Meath, from Sport Ireland's register.

TrailDrewstown Woods - Girley Bog walk5.1 km2 hrModerateLoopGirley Bog is a site of considerable conservation significance as it comprises raised bog, a rare habitat. This walk includes deciduous woodland, coniferous forestry and raised bogland and follows bog roads, forestry…

TrailLittlewood - Forest Walk2 km40 minEasyLoopThis short level walk around the edge of the forest starts at the car park and follows forest track and path through mixed conifer and broadleaf woodland. Display boards highlight the diversity of the flora and fauna…

TrailBoyne Blueway - Trim to Bective8 km1 hrModerateLinear

TrailTrim Porch Field Family / Buggy Friendly Walk1.5 km1 hrEasyLoopThis trail, situated in a large area of parkland in Trim town, follows a surfaced path, initially along the bank of the River Boyne and then around the edge of the eastern section of the open parkland, passing sites of…

TrailRoyal Canal Greenway Cycling Trail121.4 km4 daysEasyLinearStarting in Maynooth, the enchanting Royal Canal Greenway is ideal for cyclists of all ages and stages, bringing them on level towpath along the 200 year old canal through Enfield and Mullingar to Clondra in Co…

TrailRoyal Canal Greenway Walking Trail121.4 km6 daysEasyLinearStarting in Maynooth, the enchanting Royal Canal Greenway is ideal for walkers of all ages and stages, bringing them on level towpath along the 200 year old canal through Enfield and Mullingar to Clondra in Co Longford…

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Beaches & bathing waters in County Meath

Bathing waters the EPA monitors in County Meath: the latest results, any warning in place, and the facilities.

BeachLaytown/BettystownWater quality: Excellent (2025)Blue FlagLifeguards in seasonToiletsLaytown/Bettystown is a fine sand beach backing onto sand dunes. There is a links golf course located in the sand dunes. The Boyne Coast and Estuary is a designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC site code 001957)…

BeachGormanston BeachDogs on a leadGormanston Beach is a sandy beach that stretches north from the Delvin River to Ben Head and beyond to the Seafields at Laytown. It is a popular beach used by walkers, runners and local residents. It has good public…

BeachBaile Uí MhornáinMorningtonDogs on a leadMornington beach is a fine sand beach backed by sand dunes, located between the Boyne estuary to the north and Bettystown to the south. Access to the beach is provided by boardwalks to help protect the integrity of the…

Forests & woodlands in County Meath

Coillte forest parks and recreation woods in County Meath, with the trails inside them and where to park.

ForestAn Choill BheagLittlewood1 trailParking

ForestGirley Bog1 trail

Parks, gardens & islands in County Meath

Parks, gardens, islands and more beaches in County Meath, from Fáilte Ireland's attractions — nature places only.

Nature spotLaytown BeachBeachLaytownLaytown Beach, a serene stretch of sand located in County Meath, is renowned for its unique annual event, the Laytown Races, dating back to 1868.

Nature spotLoughcrew Historic GardensGardenOldcastleLoughcrew is located near Oldcastle, County Meath, and offers 2.5 hectares of splendid gardens for visitors to explore. The property includes a medieval mote and the family church and tower house of St Oliver Plunkett.

Nature spotSonairte Visitor Eco-Centre and GardensGardenLaytownSonairte Visitor Eco-Centre and Gardens is an interactive visitor centre promoting ecological awareness and sustainable living situated in Laytown, County Meath. Its 10 acre site hosts an organic garden, nature trail, river walk, café, shop and information centre.

Nature spotThe Poppy GardenGardenOldcastleThe Poppy Garden is situated in Oldcastle, County Meath. It is a quirky and magical cottage garden, full of wonderful planting, nestled in the stunning Loughcrew Hills.

Nature spotTownley Hall WoodsGardenOldbridgeThe woods form part of 60 acres of rolling parklands surrounding the magnificent Georgian mansion of Townley Hall.

Heritage sites in County Meath

Monuments to visit and world heritage in County Meath, from the National Monuments Service and the Heritage Council.

Heritage siteBrú na Bóinne World Heritage SiteUNESCO World Heritage SiteDonoreBrú na Bóinne, which means the ‘palace’ or the ‘mansion’ of the Boyne, refers to the area within the bend of the River Boyne which contains one of the world’s most important prehistoric landscapes. It is located close…

Heritage siteMainistir BheigthíBective AbbeyReligious houseBectiveBective Abbey overlooking the legendary River Boyne is the oldest Cistercian foundation in Meath and the second oldest in Ireland. It was founded in 1147 with an endowment from Murchad Ua Máel Sechnaill, who ruled over…

Heritage siteTeamhairHill of TaraGraveyardCastleboy (Skreen By., Tara Par.)Though best known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, the Hill of Tara has been an important site since the late Stone Age when a passage-tomb was constructed there. Tara was at the height of its power as a…

Heritage siteKnowth Passage Tomb CemeteryMegalithic tombKnowthThe great passage tomb cemetery of Knowth, built over 5,000 years ago during the middle of the Neolithic period (around 3200 BC), is one of a number of monuments which, together with the nearby passage tombs of…

Heritage siteLoughcrew Megalithic CemeteryMegalithic tombCorstown (Fore By.)The Loughcrew Cairns, also known as the Hills of the Witch, are a group of Neolithic passage tombs dating to 3000 BC. The tombs are located on three different hills and Cairn T, one of the largest tombs in the complex…

Heritage siteNewgrange Passage TombMegalithic tombNewgrangeThe great passage tomb mound of Newgrange built over 5,000 years ago during the middle of the Neolithic period (around 3200 BC) is one of a number of monuments which, together with the nearby passage tombs of Knowth and…

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