- Carlingford to Omeath Coastal Route: A stunning seaside road along Carlingford Lough in the shadow of the Cooley Mountains, passing medieval Carlingford, narrow-gauge heritage railway remnants, and quiet bays with views across to the Mourne Mountains.
- Cooley Peninsula Loop (Carlingford Greenway and Mountains): A challenging full-day circuit around the Cooley Peninsula, combining the flat Carlingford Greenway with hilly backroads over Windy Gap, offering dramatic lough and mountain vistas, ancient sites, and charming villages.
- Dundalk to Blackrock Coastal Path: A flat, family-friendly dedicated cycleway along Dundalk Bay promenade from Dundalk town to the seaside village of Blackrock, with beach views, playgrounds, and numerous cafés ideal for relaxed outings.
- Carlingford Greenway: A traffic-free off-road path along the historic Dundalk-Newry railway from Carlingford to Omeath, featuring loughside scenery, restored stations, and easy gradients suitable for all abilities with bike hire available.
- Táin Trail Cycle Route (Cooley Sections): A signposted long-distance loop inspired by the Táin Bó Cúailnge legend, traversing the Cooley Peninsula on quiet lanes past Proleek Dolmen, high crosses, and rugged uplands with rewarding climbs and epic scenery.
- Dundalk to Castlebellingham Riverside Path: A peaceful, mostly segregated route following the River Glyde and old railway from Dundalk southwards, offering waterside tranquillity, woodland sections, and connections to historic Castlebellingham village.
- Clogherhead to Termonfeckin Coastal Loop: A gentle circuit on quiet country roads along the east Louth coastline, passing fishing villages, long sandy beaches, and the Boyne Estuary with opportunities for dolphin spotting and seafood stops.
- Raven’sdale Forest and Lumpers Pub Loop: A hilly inland route from Dundalk into the Cooley foothills, climbing through Ravensdale Forest on minor roads with shaded sections, panoramic views, and a classic descent to the traditional Lumper’s pub.
Louth is a county of historic depth and coastal beauty, with Drogheda’s St Peter’s Church housing a historic shrine and the Boyne Valley offering ancient sites like Newgrange, a UNESCO-listed passage tomb. Carlingford’s medieval streets and castle provide scenic walks, while Dundalk’s coastal paths add natural allure. The Cooley Peninsula’s hiking trails make Louth a compelling choice for history and landscapes. Louth is Ireland’s smallest county by size (821 sq km) and 17th largest by population (139,703).
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