The best hikes from bus stations in Meath

The imposing castle ruins are located on the south bank of the River Boyne in the town of Trim (County Meath).

Of the former St. Mary's Abbey, only a few remains are preserved, such as the Yellow Steeple. The Yellow Steeple is the ruin of the bell tower.

Founded by the Cistercian order in 1147, Bective Abbey sits on the River Boyne, just outside Bective in County Meath. A Hollywood favourite, the Abbey have been used three times (so far) in major films. These are Captain Lightfoot in 1955, Braveheart in 1995 and most recently in 2020 by Ridley Scott's The Last Duel. The well-preserved ruin are free to access having been bought by the state in 2011.

Bective Bridge is typical of the old stone bridges that cross the Boyne in this area. Just outside the town of Beative, it is the perfect counterpoint to Ballinter Bridge a bit futher down river, which makes a good walking loop.

Beautiful old stone bridge crossing the River Boyne. Take a momnet to pause in the middle and enjoy the scenic view.

Little Free Library: Take a Book. Share a Book.

Newgrange was built by a farming community that flourished on the fertile soils of the Boyne Valley. Knowth and Dowth are similar mounds that, together with Newgrange, have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Archaeologists classified Newgrange as a passage grave, but today Newgrange is recognised as much more than a passage grave. The designation "Ancient Temple" is more fitting, a place of astrological, spiritual, religious and ceremonial significance, much like today's cathedrals are places of prestige and worship where dignitaries can find their final rest. Newgrange is a large, kidney-shaped mound covering over an acre of land, supported at its base by 97 kerbstones, some of which are richly decorated with megalithic art. The 19m (62ft) long inner passage leads to a cruciform chamber with a corbelled roof. The time and labour invested in the construction of Newgrange suggest a well-organised society with specialised groups responsible for various aspects of the build. Newgrange is part of a complex of monuments erected along a bend in the River Boyne, known generically as Brú na Bóinne. The other two main monuments are Knowth (the largest) and Dowth, but there are up to 35 smaller mounds throughout the area. (Source: https://www.newgrange.com/)

interesting @Christian427: In 1995 I was there with a friend. We could even spend the night on the meadow next door. A top experience with a couple and after a shared breakfast in the morning we went to visit Newgrange. Today we were there: a mega visitor center, however with (entrance fee: 5 Euros) absolutely ok and really well prepared. However, we were on our way back to Dublin and the next bus didn't leave for another 1.5 hours. A visit from the inside was not possible, only from the outside (according to the lady at the ticket counter). The shuttle bus tour would be just over 50 minutes and with the stop about 2 hours (however, only bookable online in advance). Visitor center alone does not have to/cannot be booked online.