Ramble Boyne Camino
April 23
Boyne Camino (Partial)
Date: 23 April 2025
Walk: Townley Hall woods carpark – Mellifont Abbey – Tullyallen – Townley Hall woods carpark
Meeting Point: Townley Hall woods carpark
Directions: Take M1 north towards Drogheda. Come off on Junction 10 on to N51 west. Townley Hall woods carpark is on the right at the junction of N51 and Townley Hall Road L16014.
Meeting Time: 9.45am
Walk Start Time: 10.00am
Route: We will leave the carpark and walk through the woods towards Mellifont Abbey. We will come onto the road (L5604). We will walk along the road for a while before turning right onto a quieter road and head to Mellifont Abbey. We will stop here for a wander through the abbey and lunch. Toilet facilities available.
From Mellifont we will walk towards Tullyallen village on a quiet road. From Tullyallen we will head back through Townley Hall woods (Belnumber Wood), passing Battle of the Boyne sites and finish in the carpark.
This route is part of the Boyne Camino (25km) which can be used along with the Camino De Santiago. You can get the Camino passport (in St Peter’s, Drogheda) or bring your own, if you like to get stamps in Mellifont Abbey and Tullyallen.
Please bring a hi-viz jacket for the road parts.
Distance: approx. 13km
Height: approx. height gain 200m
Duration: approx. 4 hours including breaks
Please Text the leader by 22 April if you intend going on the walk
Leader’s Note: This is a walk on forest path as well as footpath and road.
Covid-19 related: Walkers are advised that they will be asked to confirm that they have no Covid-19 like symptoms and agree to walk at their own risk. The organisers cannot accept any liability in the event of injury/Covid-19 infection
WhatsApp: for ease of communication a Whats App group will be set up for the group coming on this walk. If you do not wish to be included please let the leader know when registering your interest in the walk.
General:
Leave No Trace: the club is a supporter of the Leave No Trace campaign so please ensure that you leave no litter (of any sort) on the hike route
Clothing/Equipment: please ensure that, at the very least, you have either hiking boots or walking shoes (no trainers) and depending on weather forecast, multiple layers including a hot drink, food, snacks and water.
If unsure about the required gear or your ability to undertake the walk please check with the walk leader in advance.
