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Boyne Valley National Park
Boyne Valley National Park is a national park in Ireland, established in 2023, covering 2.2 km² (1 sq mi). It is the #8 largest of Ireland's 8 national parks.
- Area
- 2.2 km²
- Established
- 2023
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- DUB · 33 km
Nearest airports to Boyne Valley National Park
- 1 DUB33 kmstraight line
- 2Belfast International AirportBFS107 kmstraight line
Belfast, United Kingdom
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More about Boyne Valley National Park
Boyne Valley National Park is one of 8 national parks in Ireland. It covers 2.2 km² (220 ha) — about the size of Monaco, making it the #8 largest national park in Ireland (0.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2023, 3 years ago — the first national parks in Ireland date back to 1932. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Boyne Valley National Park
The closest airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 33 km away — around 43 minutes by car; alternatively Belfast International Airport (BFS, 107 km). Other national parks within reach include Brú na Bóinne national park (8 km²), Wicklow Mountains National Park (205 km²), Tynwald National Park and Arboretum and Glenveagh National Park (170 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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