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Hill of Tara – Skryne Church Ruins loop from Kells Blackwater

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Meath

Hill of Tara – Skryne Church Ruins loop from Kells Blackwater

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5.0

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Hill of Tara – Skryne Church Ruins loop from Kells Blackwater

03:13

53.1km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.2 km for 224 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.3 km

Bective Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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13.8 km

Bective Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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 …

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17.8 km

Bench in Kilmessan

Highlight • Rest Area

23.6 km

Hill of Tara

Highlight • Historical Site

In the catchment area of the Boyne Valley you will find not only the impressive historical stone tombs of Brú na Bóinne but also the Hill of Tara. Looking back …

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24.0 km

Maguire's Café at Hill of Tara

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe at the top of Tara hill. Great views to go along with the great cake!

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29.7 km

Skryne Church Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Skryne Church surrounded by gravestones. A great place for a break either on the green, the benches or the pub next to it. Nice view from the hilltop.

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53.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.6 km

2.10 km

916 m

670 m

475 m

252 m

139 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

24.9 km

594 m

551 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

18°C

12°C

63 %

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Hill of Tara – Skryne Church Ruins loop from Kells Blackwater

Bective Abbey

Bective Bridge

Bench in Kilmessan

Hill of Tara

Maguire's Café at Hill of Tara

Skryne Church Ruins

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