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South West Coast Trail Day 3 June 17, 2021
This morning we took a taxi to Lulworth Cove because the Lulworth Range was closed. The taxi driver told us Lulworth Cove was very...
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Jul 7, 20213 min read
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South West Coast Day 2 June 16, 2021
The Grand Hotel in Swanage was really wonderful until breakfast which was really uninspiring, so can understand why the number of stars...
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Jul 6, 20211 min read
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South West Coastal Trail - Day 1
Day 1 = Bournemouth to Swanage on June 15, 2021. We have a few days before we leave for Bermuda and I have been trying to find the time...
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Jul 6, 20212 min read
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Preparation and What to bring?
In preparation for this trip I acclimatized in Breckenridge (see US minibreaks). Here are some things I needed to know before going:...
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Sep 5, 20201 min read
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The Aran Island of Inishmore - no sheep to be seen
What a disappointing day. I expected to see sheep that produced the wool used in Aran knit sweaters - none to be seen. I expected to be...
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Aug 19, 20201 min read
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The Sky Road - some beautiful views, standing stones and a castle
The Sky Road is a 12 mile scenic route near Clifden with beautiful views. This day I walked from Clifden back to Streamstown - about 10...
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Aug 19, 20201 min read
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The Western Way - my first taste of long distance walks in Ireland
I knew I wanted to try a longer walk, but also knew I wouldn't be able to do the entire 180 miles of the Western Way, so tried the first...
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Aug 16, 20201 min read
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Wicklow Way - Backwards
The Wicklow Way is a 131 Kilometre long distance trail that crosses the Wicklow Mountains. It runs from Marley Park, Southern Dublin...
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Aug 5, 20202 min read
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Glendalough
A wonderful day in Wicklow National Park Wicklow National Park is one of the top 20 destinations in Ireland and the Glendalough area...
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Aug 4, 20201 min read
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