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Cliff Manor & Bray Head

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On September 13, 2024

In B(H)iking, Ireland

With the help of the excellent public transport we enjoyed a marvellous hike today along the coastline from Greystones to Bray. Although I have been there on the bike before, the path we followed today was very different. Part of the Cliff Walk is apparently closed but neither locals nor tourists pay much attention and know how to overcome the obstacles. The last hurdle on the track required some special effort to conclude this short hike before proceeding towards Coffee & Cake at Bray‘s Waterfront.

Fair winds…

No more Yoga needed for today!

Hiking – Howth👌

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On September 11, 2024

In B(H)iking, Ireland

We took the train out to the Howth Peninsula for a hike over the island. It was windy with changing weather, which very much added to the condensed diversity of the landscape itself. Nice walk!

Fair winds…

Iveragh Peninsula – Day 6

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On September 6, 2024

In B(H)iking, Ireland

After 325km biking including 3730m climbing I have returned back to Killarney for the train back to Dublin. The last Coffee & Cake stop for now was in Killorglin, where I met Joe, a local biker supporting me on this tour with tipps and tricks. Thank you!

I enjoyed the 6 days in the County of Kerry. It got all what a bikepacker needs.

The next trip is under planning.

Fair winds…

Iveragh Peninsula – Day 5

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On September 5, 2024

In B(H)iking, Ireland

My spare day became more of a rest day today with a short stroll through the plains & mountains of the Iveragh Peninsula. Climbers Inn provides all you need including a comprehensive breakfast and simple but decent accommodation. Good value for money, I think. Free WiFi has been good at all places I stayed so far.

A bit of bike care was on the program today after yesterday’s puncture…and a well deserved afternoon nap!😴 

Fair winds…

Iveragh Peninsula – Day 4

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On September 4, 2024

In B(H)iking, Ireland

Today’s ride started on an island. Valentina Island became famous through the first Atlantic cable enabling telegraphic communication between Europe and the Americas. Cutting communication time from weeks to minutes. Pure coincidence, that SY Aegir is in NFL, the other end of the cable.

A pleasant ride took me further along the NW coastline of the peninsular before I turned back towards the mountains staying at Climbers Inn. It  is one of the oldest B&B accommodations for hikers & bikers in Ireland, dates back to 1879 and offers not only a place to sleep but also good Pub food and beverages next door.

Need to get over there now…

Fair winds…

Iveragh Peninsula – Day 3

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On September 3, 2024

In B(H)iking, Ireland

It all started today accompanied by “The Whistlin‘ Donkeys“ and ended with the “50 Greatest Irish Rebel Songs“, a leftover from the pub last night. Music while cycling is good for the legs!

The Cake & Coffee breaks also seems to become the new normal, but these home made cakes are worth each and every calorie, no doubt. Again, they help to get over the next little path.

No comments on the landscape, I am still paralysed. Tomorrow I go biking!

Fair winds…

Iveragh Peninsula – Day 2

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On September 2, 2024

In B(H)iking, Ireland

Today I visited a Pancake Restaurant, first time in my life. It came up after only 15km but as I already had completed the first out of three steep climbs today, there was good reason for energy intake. The restaurant is called “The Strawberry Field”, very special and operated with incredible dedication. Passing by without a stop would be gross ignorance!

The ride itself does not need any blooming words, the photos under Komoot are telling it all.

Fair winds…

Iveragh Peninsula – Day 1

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On September 1, 2024

In B(H)iking, Ireland

The first day of my bikepacking adventure here in County Kerry has met expectations in terms of landscape and exceeded expectations in terms of weather. I had a good chance to shower under some sky juice but the tap kept close until a shower passed through during the evening hours. At that time I was sitting in a highly recommended Thai Restaurant enjoying a yummy Pad Thai. The wind was also less nasty than expected.

It can go on like this.

Fair winds…

Old Rail & Royal Canal

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On August 29, 2024

In B(H)iking, Ireland

Today was my final ride before heading out to County Kerry next week at the west coast of Ireland.

It started from Athlone with straight line cycling along the Old Railway Track until the Royal Canal Way merged in and both mingled their way to the east ending in Dublin. The perfectly maintained track combines both, rail and canal through the picturesque Irish Midlands. I have a slight preference for the canal offering a bit more diversity.

Fair winds…

Jonnie Fox‘s Pub

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On August 24, 2024

In B(H)iking, Ireland

I have been to Jonnie Fox’s Pub last year during our transit stop here in Dublin. One of my favourites! After refuelling with a pint of Jonnie Fox’s Pale Ale I got onto the lovely downhill all back into Dublin.

Another picturesque ride through the Wicklow Mountains National Park.

Fair winds…

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