Southern Ireland 2017 Tour

We went on a lovely trip to Southern Ireland taking in some breath-taking scenery offered by the West coast.

Seen here starting off from Strathalyn with Peter, Caroline, Elaine, Stu and Toby!!!!! 

Day 1 - 280 miles

Problem is that Numb Nut Critch forgot passport and Driving License, so had to make a dash home from Conway, missing the fast ferry and getting on the slow ferry whilst everyone else continued to the emerald isle!

 

All reunited we met up outside Dublin and headed on towards Killarney. We headed as fast as we could down the motorway, as it was late and we just wanted to make up ground.

Arrived for large beer and pizza at The Heights Hotel in Killarney.

 

Day 2 - 108 miles

Oh Yes, the weather was perfect and we planned for the Ring of Kerry. Going clockwise so as to avoid the coaches that go anti clockwise.

Head towards Molls gap and then to Kenmare - stunning views lovely winding roads and a real treat that we didn't expect.

Turn right on to the N70 and follow the road. You will not be disappointed. Fabulous, although we were lucky to have such wonderful weather. Stopped at various places 

 

 

 

 

The beach we stopped at for lunch was in between Westcove and Caherdaniel. Peroni on tap; what could be more perfect.

 

 

Travelling passed where the last scene from Starwars was filmed....

 

and onwards to Portmagee for lunch taking the Skellig Ring (R566) from Waterford. This is stunning!!!!! That's all I can say - Stunning!!

 

 

We took a detour and went to Knight's Town and crossed the little ferry, before re-joining the N70 returning to Killarney.

 

Evening out in Killarney, reminiscing over the brilliant day we had just experienced.

Day 3 - 234 miles

Leaving Killarney and taking the N22 and R569 to Kenmare.

N71 from Kenmare going into County Cork - what a fantastic road, winding, sweeping raising and falling road through Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve is certainly to be enjoyed.

Another treat for us taking the road to Skibbereen and up to Cork and then up to our final stop over at Abbeyleix

 

Good breaky at the Abbeyliex Hotel!!

Day 4 - Destination Home 194 miles

Making our way to Dublin Port taking the Wicklow Mountains on and the old Military Road - yes please I'd like to do that one again!! Absolutely stunning (again)

 

 

 

Across on the fast ferry to Holyhead and home through Llamberis, the Pen-y-Pass, Betwsy, Llandegla.

A really great holiday with the Intrepid Biker Guys!! See you soon Stu and Elaine - safe trip back home !!