| Boyne Greenway | |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Location | County Meath,Ireland |
| Trailheads | Pass, County Meath, opposite entranceBattle of the Boyne visitor centre |
| Use | Cycling and walking |
| Season | Any |
| Surface | Plastic replica wood |
TheBoyne Greenway[1] orBoyneside Trail[2] is agreenway, cycle track and walkway along the Oldbridge section of theBoyne Navigation in Ireland. It runs fromPass, County Meath to opposite the entrance to the 'Battle of the Boyne' Visitor Centre.
A seven kilometre continuation of the route, from Ship Street inDrogheda toMornington, County Meath, along the Boyne Estuary was proposed in the early 21st century.[3] In December 2020, further information was sought on the proposal.[4] The plan was rejected in September 2023, due to the potential impact on Special Areas of Conservation the route would run near.[5] Concerns about the project had been raised byBirdWatch Ireland, who feared the impact that a greenway would have on migrating birds in the Boyne Estuary SPA.[6]
A 26.5 kilometre extension towards Navan was also proposed. In February 2021, Meath County Council launched a public consultation on the potential route.[7] The extension is proposed to run from Andy Brennan Park inNavan to the gates of theOldbridge Estate.[8] In December 2023, a public consultation was launched on the emerging preferred route. The delay between the first consultation and the publishing of the preferred route was attributed to changes in the approval process for greenways in Ireland, and a need to carry out a flood modelling exercise.[9]
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