Step back in time to when high kings ruled the kingdoms of Ireland on the Hill of Tara walk in Meath. The iconic circular ridges in the landscape mark the site where people in ancient Ireland believed sacred gods lived, and later it became famous as the place where St Patrick introduced Christianity to Ireland. This short 1.3km looped walk begins at lively Maguires Café and passes by St Patrick’s Church as you climb the short hill to Mound of the Hostages and Stone of Destiny. The loop brings you back to the start point in less than an hour.

Highlights: Iconic circular ridges, Mound of the Hostages, Stone of Destiny, St Patrick’s Church