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- Day 96
- Wednesday, October 4, 2023
- 🌬 16 °C
- Altitude: 92 m
IrelandRussellstown Cross Roads53°1’16” N 6°55’60” W
Again with the wind
October 4, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
A dry and mild day but the winds are swirling from the south. Great to warm thing s up but unfortunately we are heading straight into it. Highlights of the day were excellent cappuccino and pastaRead more
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- Day 95
- Tuesday, October 3, 2023
- 🌬 16 °C
- Altitude: 70 m
- IrelandBallymount53°19’16” N 6°21’54” W
And then there were two
October 3, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
Journeyed south back to Dublin to drop Christine and John off at the airport. The rest of day was spent dropping off the car and retrieving our bikes. A late afternoon ride took us to a relativelyRead more
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- Day 94
- Monday, October 2, 2023
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
Northern IrelandCarnlough Bay54°59’29” N 5°59’23” W
Glenariff Forest
October 2, 2023 in Northern Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Motivate the gang for one last hike amongst the waterfalls and in the forest. Lovely views from on top of the ridge.
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- Day 93
- Sunday, October 1, 2023
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Northern IrelandCarnlough Bay54°59’29” N 5°59’23” W
Giant’s Causeway
October 1, 2023 in Northern Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Promise of sunny weather has us out early. Opt for a coastal walk to the Giant’s Causeway. Lovely weather. Though many people exploring the Causeway there was enough room to spread out. AmazingRead more
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- Day 92
- Saturday, September 30, 2023
- 🌧 13 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Northern IrelandCarnlough Bay54°59’29” N 5°59’23” W
Exploring our neighborhood
September 30, 2023 in Northern Ireland ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
With the return of unsettled weather, opt for short jaunts close to home. Head out our door into the cliffs and a local waterfall. Forest in Glenarm is next. Rain comes as scheduled.
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- Day 91
- Friday, September 29, 2023
- 🌬 16 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Northern IrelandCarnlough Bay54°59’29” N 5°59’23” W
Belfast
September 29, 2023 in Northern Ireland ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
Sunny drive north toward Belfast. With no fanfare, enter Northern Ireland. Hit some highlights of the city including the St. George”s marketplace and Botanical gardens. Real mix of newer buildingsRead more
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- Day 90
- Thursday, September 28, 2023
- 🌬 15 °C
- Altitude: 147 m
- IrelandBallykilmurry Lower52°53’20” N 6°31’48” W
Up the Spinc
September 28, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Better weather has us out the door early for another hike. Though it is right next to where we had been earlier it is on the other side of the hills. Well marked trail up and over Spinc - a ridge onRead more
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- Day 89
- Wednesday, September 27, 2023
- 🌧 16 °C
- Altitude: 147 m
- IrelandBallykilmurry Lower52°53’20” N 6°31’48” W
A washed out day
September 27, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
As promised, Storm Agnes descends upon us with strong wind and lots of rain. A day of doing nothing much - though do manage a short walk around our neighborhood.
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- Day 88
- Tuesday, September 26, 2023
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 147 m
- IrelandBallykilmurry Lower52°53’20” N 6°31’48” W
A mountain top attempt
September 26, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
With our hiking route planned, we head off into the cloudy day with hopes of climbing a popular summit in the Wicklow park. Easy trail to start yet it eventually comes to a waterfall. Quite theRead more
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- Day 87
- Monday, September 25, 2023
- 🌬 16 °C
- Altitude: 147 m
- IrelandBallykilmurry Lower52°53’20” N 6°31’48” W
Phew. Back to the countryside
September 25, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
Nice sunny morning and headed to phoenix park. Lovely green space. Pick up car and deal with crazy traffic. Two hours later we are making our way out of the city. Scenic drive to our little cottage.Read more
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- Day 86
- Sunday, September 24, 2023
- 🌧 19 °C
- Altitude: 17 m
- IrelandSmithfield53°21’6” N 6°16’4” W
A tour of Dublin
September 24, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
An early start to go on an organized tour to include Guiness and Book of Kells. Learn many interesting facts, drink a Guiness before 11 and see parts of the city we wouldn’t have otherwise. FishRead more
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- Day 85
- Saturday, September 23, 2023
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 33 m
- IrelandIslandbridge Junction53°19’57” N 6°17’55” W
Onto Dublin
September 23, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Very chilly morning. Packed up and went a few blocks to train station. Three trains later, we make our way to the warm shower host to store our bikes. Get a ride to bus stop and check into hostel.Read more
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- Day 84
- Friday, September 22, 2023
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 26 m
- IrelandGort53°4’3” N 8°49’10” W
The Buren
September 22, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Sunny morning in Doolin as we set off and head east and inland. Finally in time for a festival - a matchmaking festival! Pass that by and ride through a totally different landscape - the buren. NiceRead more
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- Day 83
- Thursday, September 21, 2023
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 14 m
- IrelandDoolin53°1’6” N 9°22’13” W
Cliffs of Moher
September 21, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Short day planned. Late start as we warm up in the sunshine and fight off aggressive farm animals. Short delay to deal with flat tire and then up to Cliffs of Moher. Many tourists but somehow manageRead more
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- Day 82
- Wednesday, September 20, 2023
- 🌧 14 °C
- Altitude: 53 m
- IrelandSpanish Point52°51’14” N 9°23’54” W
Kilkee Cliffs
September 20, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
We survived the night and awake to sun. And it changes but still much better than it has been. Face the wind for a bit and after a quick visit to a castle, head north with the wind. Travel along LoopRead more
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- Day 81
- Tuesday, September 19, 2023
- 🌬 18 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- IrelandCarrigaholt Bay52°36’43” N 9°42’4” W
Onto Clare County
September 19, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
Winds continue to howl but we were warm in our hotel. Start the day with a traditional Irish breakfast - not my favorite. Have a great tailwind to the ferry at talbert to take us across the bay. RideRead more
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- Day 80
- Monday, September 18, 2023
- 🌬 15 °C
- Altitude: 31 m
- IrelandBallybunnion52°30’49” N 9°40’11” W
Amongst the sheep
September 18, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Mostly sunny morning. Get a nice early start but then delayed by a flat tire. Having avoided the treacherous Connor Pass find ourselves climbing on a quiet road which deteriorates into an overgrownRead more
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- Day 79
- Sunday, September 17, 2023
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 52 m
- IrelandEmlagh River52°9’8” N 9°58’1” W
Exploring Dingle
September 17, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Opt to stay at our campground another night and explore Dingle more easily. Beautiful green hillsides. Mountains are bigger and seem to take up more of the peninsula. Dingle is a busy tourist town onRead more
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- Day 78
- Saturday, September 16, 2023
- 🌬 15 °C
- Altitude: 83 m
- IrelandEmlagh River52°8’60” N 9°57’36” W
Into the wind
September 16, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Beautiful sunny morning but crazy wind. Off we go, unfortunately with wind in front of us. Admire the cliffs as we pedal downhill. Finally turn a corner onto Dingle peninsula and fly to our campgroundRead more
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- Day 77
- Friday, September 15, 2023
- ☁️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 4 m
- IrelandFoughil Island51°56’37” N 10°14’44” W
Its hard to leave a warm living room
September 15, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
With rain and wind forecasted and an amazing living room and kitchen, opted to stay and relax. Did explore the town a bit. Had a nice Irish Rush Hashana
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- Day 76
- Thursday, September 14, 2023
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- IrelandFoughil Island51°56’36” N 10°14’44” W
Ring of Kerry continuned
September 14, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
After a very soggy night we wake to a relatively calm morning. Cruise up a gentle grade over a 200 meter pass and down the other side. Meander inland and back out to the coast all the while beingRead more
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- Day 75
- Wednesday, September 13, 2023
- 🌧 17 °C
- Altitude: 6 m
- IrelandCaroll's Cove51°45’38” N 10°4’24” W
Onto the Kerry Peninsula
September 13, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Chilly morning but pull ourselves out of bed to try and beat wind and rain. First part of the ride is not very scenic as seem to be doing a lot of clear cutting. Make it to Smeem and have pastries.Read more
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- Day 74
- Tuesday, September 12, 2023
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
- IrelandKenmare51°52’43” N 9°34’50” W
Northbound on the Beara
September 12, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Chilly but sunny morning. Steep climbs to start the day. Generally quiet road in good condition as we head towards Kenmare. No good camping options thus stay in a hostel. And with no kitchen have toRead more
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- Day 73
- Monday, September 11, 2023
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 6 m
- IrelandAllihies51°38’1” N 10°3’31” W
Rest and enjoy the view
September 11, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Opt for a day off the bikes as weather is less favorable and we need a rest. Morning rain stops and this go for a wee walk along the coast. Stop at our local pub to enjoy some inside time andRead more
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- Day 72
- Sunday, September 10, 2023
- ☁️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- IrelandAllihies51°38’0” N 10°3’31” W
Beara peninsula
September 10, 2023 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Set off into the sunshine. Quite a few big hills in our way but at least the grade is manageable. ‘Mountains’ do seem to be getting bigger as we move northward. Wind and fog roll in as we headRead more