Active Pursuits in County Meath

Cycling -- You can rent bikes from the Boyne Valley Activities, Trim, Co. Meath(tel. 086/734-2585; www.boynevalleyactivities.ie). The cost is around €20 per day.

Golf -- The Headfort Golf Club, Kells (tel. 046/924-0146; www.headfortgolfclub.ie), has two courses and its greens fees are €45 to €70 weekends, depending on the time of year. Even more reasonably priced is the par-73 County Meath Golf Club, Trim (tel. 046/943-1463; www.countymeathgolfclubtrim.ie), with greens fees of €20 to €35. If you prefer links courses, the Laytown and Bettystown Golf Club, Bettystown (tel. 041/982-7170; www.landb.ie), charges greens fees of €40 weekdays, €45 weekends.

Horseback Riding -- Visitors can expect to pay an average of €25 per hour for trekking or trail riding in the countryside. To arrange a ride, contact the Kells Equestrian Centre, Kells (tel. 046/924-6998; www.kellsequestrian.com).

Watersports & Adventure Sports --  The Boyne Valley Activities, Trim, Co. Meath(tel.086/734-2585; www.boynevalleyactivities.ie) has a wealth of outdoorsy activities to keep thrill seekers happily occupied, including whitewater rafting, kayaking, archery and high ropes.