The Gleniff Horseshoe in County Sligo, a nice 10 km rural loop along a quiet road, has become one of the most spectacular parts of our journey. The motionless images of a wild Dartry Mountains, the rolling terrain, the panorama of green and nice weather- it’s a nature lover’s fantasy. We couldn’t ask for more.
All around us it was a wonderful day, and clear skies and the very welcome twinkle of sunlight helped exposed colours and the features of Benbulben Mountain in County Sligo. And I must admit that this distinctive rock formation cast a little spell on us and provided a real stimulus for our imagination. With its...
Essentially, we all live two different lives simultaneously. One of them is made of our plans and expectations. The other consists of the reality. Often, it’s extremely hard to bring both together as almost nothing turns out exactly as we hope. The Wild Atlantic Way had tempted me for long time. It was full of...
Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking the Forest Walk trail at the basement of the Benbulben mountain in County Sligo. The trail begins in a secluded forest area before opening out to provide breath-taking close up views of Benbulben followed by the panorama of Donegal Bay with the mountains of Donegal in the distance. Days with...
What impresses children is usually entirely different from what impresses their parents. And apparently, it takes years for kids to appreciate the beauty of the landscape like the one at Downpatrick Head in County Mayo. But, it’s our, parents’, role to build their awareness of the diversity and the incredible things there are on our...
It’s amazing how little time one gets to be truly alone during the day. There is too much society wherever we go. So, the way to survive in a modern world is to retreat from the society, to detoxify ourselves from everything and everybody, from all the engagement and day to day grid. We need...
Get more sunlight, smile more, hug more, exercise more, read more, spend more time in nature, watch your mind. Yippee! When we got to Erris Head at the tip of the Mullet Peninsula in County Mayo, the sky was blue, the air was clear, the horizon was sharp and the ocean was calm, the way...
The Wild Atlantic Way is a place that can be taken in small doses. It’s a splendid route, full of nature and contrasts – from fertile valleys, lush green mountain slopes and sandy beaches, to rocky shores and craggy cliffs defining the scenery just like at Doonamo Point on Mullet Peninsula in County Mayo.
Looking at the Atlantic from the Doohoma Head in County Mayo, I knew that one day we’ll miss this great trip. The Wild Atlantic Way has become part of our lives and our memories. We planned, dreamed and pored over the map, and then made it happen.
The seven billion people on our planet are each unique, each a different combination of experiences, wants, needs, beliefs, pains and joys. Greetings from the Claggan Mountain Coastal Trail in County Mayo.