Origins of Laytown and Bettystown – Trails and Tides Weekend

Tickets via Eventbrite – click here.

This History and Heritage Walk N Talk tour will take in the 4000 years of these coastal villages

As part of the “Trails and Tides” weekend join Community Historian Brendan Matthews on this Walk N Talk tour taking in over 4000 of settlement history of these two coastal villages. Along this magical journey we will discover Ainí-the Feocious One-ancient Goddess of the Rver Nanny, the mysterious discovery of the Tara brooch, place-name meanings, the history of Laytowns medieval port and many more tales.

Please Note:

Starting at the Laytown Car park beside the pedestrian bridge at the Nanny Estuary.

Terrain will be a mixture of beach and coastal footpath

What to bring:

Comfortable footwear and light layers, sunscreen, water, snacks

€16.99

30th May 2026

Laytown Carpark

Guided Walk

Things To Know

Got questions? We’ve got answers. Here are some of the most common queries about our trails and events.

What should I bring with me?

For our forest, mountain or off-road trails, we recommend bringing water, snacks, good waterproof boots or trainers, hat and sunglasses. You may bring a walking pole if you like and please dress according to the weather-it is Ireland after all. Light layers and waterproof shoes and coat, plus some clean socks just in case.

Are dogs allowed on your trails?

Dogs are allowed on some of our trails and on others only guide dogs are permitted. Please read the event description carefully to see if dogs are allowed or contact us to confirm.

Do I get a Camino passport with my Boyne Camino ticket?

Yes! We include in the cost of the tickets the official Camino passport. You will collect stamps all along the Boyne Camino route and you can (if you are feeling extra adventurous) take this passport with you to complete the remaining 75km in Spain to complete a full 100km Camino.

Why is there an admin charge on my ticket?

We use Eventbrite as our ticketing partner; they process our ticket sales on our behalf. As we are a volunteer-led group, we need to add a small charge to each ticket to cover fees from Eventbrite.

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The Boyne Valley Camino

Discover this 25km loop walk, a nationally recognized trail and part of the Celtic Camino series connecting Ireland to Spain. Pick up your passport and collect official Camino Stamps along the route, which begins and ends at St Peter’s Church, West Street Drogheda.

Group Tours

We offer walking and hiking tours to suit all levels and interests from intense adventures and hillwalking to relaxed town history tours, energetic Nordic walking classes and deep dives into local mythology.

September Festival

Our signature event, the September Festival is a week-long event in mid-September and includes our most popular guided tours as well as some special events, guest tour leaders and our Chats and Trails fireside talks. Supported by Failte Ireland.

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