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Boyne Valley escape
Discover Boyne Valley is excited to announce a fantastic new accommodation package for Autumn-Winter 2021 !
Enjoy a Boyne Valley Escape at a range of beautiful locations dotted across the ‘ Birthplace of Ireland ’ s Ancient East ’, in County Meath and south County Louth .
Package Includes
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� one night ’ s stay in one of the participating hotels on a bed and breakfast basis dinner
This brilliant bundle is available mid-week ( Sunday to Thursday ) and details of participating hotels can be found at discoverboynevalley . ie / boyne-valley-escape ( Scan QR code below )
WALKING ROUTES Whether it is a riverside walk or exploring dramatic ruins , the great outdoors is where the Boyne Valley can be best appreciated . Bike or stroll along the Royal Canal Greenway , a section of which passes through south Meath , or paddle along the Boyne Blueway Trim from the medieval town of Trim to Bective Abbey , filming location for Ridley Scott ’ s The Last Duel . The Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway takes you along the old railway line , perfect for enjoying north Meath , while the Boyne Valley Camino runs in a loop from Drogheda to Old Mellifont Abbey in Louth .
( Newgrange and Knowth ), or discover the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre .
MORE THINGS TO DO IN THE BOYNE VALLEY Food lovers can check out the amazing producers located in the Boyne Valley , home to awardwinning cuisine . Thrill seekers can try white water rafting or highoctane go-karting . Check out the vibrant arts scene . Visit magnificent gardens . Make your own gin . Ride a rollercoaster . There truly is something for everyone .
To plan your Boyne Valley Escape , see discoverboynevalley . ie / boyne-valley-escape # BoyneValley
HERITAGE SITES The Boyne Valley is renowned for its rich heritage . All OPW sites are free to visit for the rest of 2021 ; visit the majestic Anglo-Norman castle at Trim , the 5,000 year old UNESCO World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne