Balrath Cross
#910 among destinations in Ireland
Facts and practical information
Balrath Cross is a wayside cross and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland. ()
MeathIreland
Balrath Cross – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Newgrange, Tayto Park, Knowth, Hill of Tara.
Neolithic monuments and visitor centreNewgrange, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
127 min walk • Nestled in the lush green landscape of Donore, County Meath, Ireland, the ancient monument of Newgrange stands as a testament to a civilization long gone but not forgotten. This prehistoric site, part of the larger Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park, is a marvel of...
Theme park, Zoo, Outdoor activitiesTayto Park, Ashbourne
141 min walk • Nestled in the lush countryside of Ashbourne, Ireland, Tayto Park offers a blend of entertainment and adventure that has quickly made it a must-visit destination for families and thrill-seekers alike. This dynamic amusement park, themed around the iconic Irish Tayto...
Neolithic site with tombs and rock artKnowth, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
137 min walk • Knowth is a Neolithic passage grave and an ancient monument of the World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne located 8.4 km west of Drogheda in Ireland's valley of the River Boyne. It is the largest passage grave of the Brú na Bóinne complex. It consists of a large mound and 17 smaller satellite tombs.
Ancient royal archaeological complexHill of Tara
154 min walk • The Hill of Tara, located in the heart of the Boyne Valley in Ireland, is an ancient prehistoric site steeped in myth and history. Once considered the political and spiritual center of Celtic Ireland, it served as the seat of the High Kings until the 6th century.
Prehistoric siteDowth, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
147 min walk • Dowth is a Neolithic passage tomb located in the Boyne Valley, County Meath, Ireland. It is one of the three principal tombs of the Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site – a landscape of prehistoric monuments including the large passage-tombs of Dowth, Newgrange and Knowth.
Tourist information, Museum, History museumBrú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, Balbriggan
130 min walk • The Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre is the starting point for all visits to the monuments of the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Brú na Bóinne, notably the passage graves of Newgrange and Knowth. It is located eight kilometers west of Drogheda in County Meath, Ireland.
Archaeological siteLia Fáil
153 min walk • The Lia Fáil is a stone at the Inauguration Mound on the Hill of Tara in County Meath, Ireland, which served as the coronation stone for the High Kings of Ireland. It is also known as the Coronation Stone of Tara. According to legend, all of the kings of Ireland were crowned on the stone up to Muirchertach mac Ercae, c. 500 CE.
Prehistoric siteMound of the Hostages
152 min walk • The Mound of the Hostages is an ancient passage tomb located in the Tara-Skryne Valley in County Meath, Leinster, Ireland. The mound is a Neolithic structure, built between 3350 and 2800 BCE.
Archaeological siteSkryne Church
104 min walk • Skryne Church is a ruined medieval church and National Monument in County Meath, Ireland.
VillageDonore
145 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Donore is the famous Newgrange passage tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates back over 5,000 years, making it older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza. The site is renowned for its Neolithic art and architecture...
MonasterySt. Mary's Abbey, Duleek
91 min walk • St. Mary's Abbey is a medieval monastery and National Monument located in Duleek, Ireland.
Meath