A walk through Georgian Drogheda, a lesson in Nordic walking, an outdoor mindfulness session and a hike through history at Dowth Hall, it’s all happening this coming weekend courtesy of the Drogheda based voluntary group Boyne Valley Trails.
Boyne Valley Trails are doing a great job in promoting the beauty, heritage and culture of the Boyne Valley region through a series of bespoke walks, trails and adventures.
They have already organised several successful walks during the summer and this weekend they have organised several more interesting events.
Georgian Drogheda Heritage Walk
This coming Saturday, September 25th 2021, there’s a guided walking tour of Drogheda’s Georgian heritage with Community Historian Brendan Matthews starting from St Peters Church of Ireland, Peter Street Drogheda at 11.30 am.
Walk and hear the stories of Georgian Drogheda Hear about the History & Heritage of 18th & 19th century Drogheda; a walk not to be missed!
Tickets (€7) must be booked in advance on https://boynevalleytrails.ie/
Nordic Walking along the Boyne Ramparts
Also this Saturday, there’s a chance to learn about Nordic Walking September 25th, starting from Saint Dominic’s Park, The Ramparts, Drogheda at 9:30am to 12 midday.
There will be an introduction to Nordic walking before the walk from 9.30am to 11am.
What is Nordic Walking?
Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking but twice as effective! It involves using walking poles which means the upper body muscles are used as well as the legs which means the walker works harder but the support given by the poles makes it feel easier!
It’s excellent for improving posture, which in turn help with back issues. The poles takes pressure off the lower limbs, giving a great upper body workout.
It’s also an excellent way to lose weight, burning 40% more calories than your normal walk, just with the addition of poles.
Tickets (€25) must be booked in advance on https://boynevalleytrails.ie/
Outdoor Mindfulness Session
On Sunday 26th September there’s a chance to fully relax and connect to the private landscape of Rosemount Gardens, located alongside the enchanted river Boyne with kind permission from the landowners.
This area of the Boyne Valley is rich in natural features and boasts 10km of private riverscape which is unspoilt and rich in wildlife.
These mindfulness sessions are run in a warm and friendly group setting, guided by Lisa Kennedy, an accredited Breathworks teacher and local forest bathing guide. You will be given an introduction to what mindfulness is, how it is practiced, and guided through some short practices.
Following a tea break, there will be a complimentary mindful walk and forest bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) experience.
Private Parking- gates open at 9.30 am with sessions starting at 10 am sharp with a finish at 2.00 pm. Gates locked once session begins.
Limited to 16 Participants, this session is held, under the safe canopy of a Scandinavian tipi, a wonderful community space that allows for sitting indoors and outdoors simultaneously
Please note – the location is a private residence and the details will be provided by email 48 hours prior to the start of the Mindful Session & Walk.
Tickets (€45) must be booked in advance on https://boynevalleytrails.ie/
Hike through History at Dowth Hall on the Banks of the Boyne
On September 27th – A rare opportunity to walk the northern side of the Boyne and discover the Devenish Lands at Dowth (above). This area of the Boyne Valley is rich in nature and history. It includes newly discovered megalithic passage tombs and Ireland’s largest henge (Late Neolithic embanked circular enclosure).
The riverbank is unspoilt and rich in wildlife. Talks along the way will cover the recent archaeological finds at Dowth Hall, the landscape, wildlife and Devenish’s research work on sustainable agriculture.
This walk is in an area not normally accessible to the public. Secure private parking at Netterville House, Dowth, Co Meath (Eircode A92 ER22)
Walk limited to 20 participants.
Gates open at 9.30am and the walk starts at 10am sharp with a finish at approx. 3pm. Gates locked once walk begins. No dogs are allowed on this walk.
Tickets (€20) must be booked in advance on https://boynevalleytrails.ie/
