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Picnic Spots in Meath

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  • 14-09-2010 1:37pm
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    burger1979
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    Hi,

    just wondering if anyone can tell me of some nice picnic spots in meath? woudl like to go one (weather dependant of course) over next weekend. i live near navan and anywhere within an hours drive would be good.
    spot doesnt necessarily need to have benches, just a nice view.

    thanks,

    burger


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    Skrynesaver
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    Slane Hill
    Tara
    Ramparts walk
    Skryne Tower
    Bettystown beach (If there's no feckin' cars on it ;) )


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    Archeron
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    Around Trim Castle, there are some nice picnic benches in front the Ace Electrical supplies store, lovely view of the castle, the river and the yellow steeple.


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    hmboards
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    Ardmulchan, out the Boyne Rd. Keep an eye out for the sign on the left, as it's on a bend. No picnic tables but lovely view over the Boyne and Dunmoe Castle.


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    bitemybanger
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    Out of all mentoined above i think the hill of Tara has the best views. bring a pair of binoculars with ya.
    Like hmboards said Ardmulcan has nice views if eating in or next to a graveyard wont bother you.
    Some really nice spots around Oldcastle including Loughcrew.
    I always taught i would like a picnic in the courtyard in Bective Abby but not sure if its allowed but cant see a problem once left as you found it. nice spot too.


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    hmboards
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    The Hill of Tara is a graveyard too ;)

    Forgot to mention Balrath Woods - there's picnic tables there, as well as a few playground attractions for younger visitors. The view is a little limited - great if you like trees :D


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    Archeron
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    hmboards wrote: »
    Ardmulchan, out the Boyne Rd. Keep an eye out for the sign on the left, as it's on a bend. No picnic tables but lovely view over the Boyne and Dunmoe Castle.


    Hey there hmboards. Is there access to Dunmoe Castle? I've never heard of this one til your post, and I'd like to go and see it if I can. Is the Navan to Slane road? Thanks


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    hmboards
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    Archeron wrote: »
    Hey there hmboards. Is there access to Dunmoe Castle? I've never heard of this one til your post, and I'd like to go and see it if I can. Is the Navan to Slane road? Thanks

    Hi Archeron, yes it's down a lane off the Navan to Slane road. It's years since I was there but I presume you can still get access. There is a house at the end of that lane too, but they are probably used to visitors!

    http://maps.osi.ie/publicviewer/#V1,689966,770215,5


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