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Red Island – Skerries loop from Drogheda Railcar Service Depot

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Red Island – Skerries loop from Drogheda Railcar Service Depot

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Red Island – Skerries loop from Drogheda Railcar Service Depot

02:20

55.8km

230m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.3 km for 110 m

After 30.4 km for 107 m

After 32.2 km for 63 m

After 32.4 km for 63 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

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1

8.65 km

Bettystown Beach Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

The Bettystown Beach parking area offers convenient access to the shoreline, located just steps from the sand. It’s close to local shops, cafés, and facilities, making it easy to spend the day at the beach. Spaces can fill up quickly on sunny days and weekends, so arriving early is recommended.

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2

30.4 km

Red Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful island off Skerries offering open green spaces, a large playground, and gorgeous sea views.

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3

32.3 km

Skerries South Beach

Highlight • Beach

Fantastic beach in Skerries with numerous pedestrian access points to get onto the sand. The beach provides excellent views as far as Clogherhead and Howth on a clear day.

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4

32.5 km

Skerries

Highlight • Beach

Fine sandy beach with plenty of cafe options in the town. A nice place to take a break and look out over the water.

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5

32.5 km

Skerries sea front

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful sandy beachfront with a good view out over the water. Plenty of cafes and pubs for refuelling too.

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55.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.1 km

2.61 km

1.60 km

299 m

239 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.5 km

6.15 km

112 m

103 m

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Monday 18 May

17°C

10°C

93 %

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