Thank you very much, Walshes

Feb 8, 2012 | Blog, Walking in the West of Ireland

We had absolutely beautiful weather as we completed The Bangor Trail on Friday last. Even though we were in the dying days of winter, I had never experienced the trail in such a dry condition, not even in summer. I guess that’s not really surprising, as...

Hiking Up and Around Nephin Beg

Dec 22, 2009 | Ecotourism, Walking in the West of Ireland

On Saturday, I left Castlebar at 7.20 am, to begin a climb of Nephin Beg from its eastern side, around 8.20 am. I parked the car on The Western Way and took to the hills from the little bridge over the second stream after the Coillte hut. As I gained ground, I was...