Ramble Drogheda/ Oldbridge House
February 1
Walk: Drogheda Railway Station to Oldbridge House, Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre, and return.
Meeting Point: Drogheda Railway Station
Directions: Train to Drogheda (Dublin-Dundalk Commuter) – Leaving Malahide 9.10, Rush/Lusk 9.19, Skerries 9.25 Arrives Drogheda 9.50am.
Return train from Drogheda – Leaving Drogheda 13.43, 14.03, 14.43, 15.03.
There is paid parking in Drogheda Railway station.
Meeting Time: 9.55am
Walk Start Time: 10.10am
Route: We will leave Drogheda Railway Station and walk towards the River Boyne, joining the Boyne Ramparts at St Dominic’s Park. We will continue along the Ramparts walk going under the Mary Mc Aleese Bridge. We will then go into the Oldbridge House caife for coffee stop. We will return by the same route to Drogheda Railway station.
Paul Egan has led this walk on previous occasions and we have had St Bridget Cross demonstrations as well as St Bridget’s cake, some song and poetry recitations along the way. I am hoping we will have similar sharing of a song or a poetry reading on the banks of the Boyne this year.
https://battleoftheboyne.ie/visitor-info/
Distance: approx. 12.5km
Height: Riverside Walk approx. height gain 50m
Duration: 4.5 hours including breaks
Please Text the leader by 31 November if you intend going on the walk
Leader’s Note: This is an easy walk on hard core path as well as footpath. We will stop at Oldbridge House Caife.
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.
