Explore Westmeath and Meath

Travelling together should be part of the pleasure. Whether you are planning an airport transfer, a day exploring the countryside or an evening out, local coach hire makes it easy for the whole group to travel together — and means no one has to draw the short straw and drive.

Mattie Murray and Son Bus Hire
Clondalever, Collinstown, Co. Westmeath, N91 R8X5
Phone: +353 87 625 5945

Some of the best days here begin with a pair of walking shoes and no particular hurry. Follow paths through ancient bogland, wander beside the water or climb towards places that have gathered stories for thousands of years.

Girley Bog Eco Walk
A gentle loop leads through forest and one of Co. Meath's remaining raised bog landscapes. The waymarked Girley Bog Eco Walk stretches for around 5.6 km and makes an easy outing when you simply feel like getting outside.

Fore Abbey Heritage Trail
Follow an easy trail through the village of Fore and around its ancient abbey ruins, where history and countryside sit comfortably side by side. The approximately 3 km route is mostly flat, leaving plenty of time to linger around the places associated with the legendary “Seven Wonders of Fore.”

Hill of Uisneach
Long regarded as one of Ireland's ancient sacred places, the Hill of Uisneach rises above the Westmeath countryside with wide views from its summit. Visits to the summit and Catstone are made as part of a pre-booked guided experience on this privately owned working farm.

Hill of Tara
Once the ceremonial seat of Ireland's High Kings, the Hill of Tara is a landscape of grassy mounds, ancient earthworks and far-reaching views. Its short walking route makes it an easy place to explore at your own pace, with a seasonal visitor centre and guided tours also available.

Lough Lene
There does not always need to be a destination. Head to Lough Lene for a gentle walk beside the water — or, when the weather is tempting enough, bring a towel and make for the swimming pier.

Castles, abbeys and old estates are scattered across Westmeath and Meath, each carrying a different chapter of the area's history. Some invite you through their gates; others are best admired from a respectful distance.

Delvin Castle
The medieval ruins of Delvin Castle stand in the village as a reminder of its long history. Its weathered stone remains can be admired from outside, making it an easy historical stop while exploring the local area.

Clonyn Castle
Delvin's later castle tells a very different story. Built in the Victorian era in a grand baronial style, Clonyn Castle is privately owned and is best appreciated from the exterior rather than treated as a visitor attraction.

Tullynally Castle & Gardens
Near Castlepollard, Tullynally Castle remains the family home of the Pakenhams. When the gardens open seasonally, visitors can wander through extensive grounds surrounding one of Ireland's largest still-inhabited castles.

Trim Castle
Rising beside the River Boyne, Trim Castle is the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland. Walk around its formidable walls or join a guided visit to discover the stories held within them — and you may recognise a few views from Braveheart.

Fore Abbey
Set against the countryside near Lough Lene, Fore Abbey has watched over this landscape for centuries. Wander among its historic ruins and discover the stories behind the curious “Seven Wonders of Fore.”