Explore & Do

Explore Louth: Heritage Trail Driving Routes

Why not take the road less travelled and Explore Louth, Land of Legends and Full of Life!  Situated at the top of Ireland’s Ancient East, the Explore Louth Heritage Trail is a self drive tour along picturesque coastline and through scenic countryside.  County Louth has a wealth of heritage just waiting to be explored. This self drive tour may be completed in a day as one loop, or enjoyed at a relaxed pace and explored as smaller driving routes.  The route can be travelled in any direction and from any starting point.

  • Route 1 takes in historic Drogheda and Louth's coastal villages.
  • Route 2 uncovers Dundalk, Carlingford and the Cooley Peninsula.
  • Route 3 explores Ardee, mid Louth and the Boyne Valley landmarks.

Download the illustrated Explore Louth: Heritage Trail map here or pick one up from the local tourist offices and start exploring!