So what would make two grown men jump into an obscure hole in the ground, get 80 metres beneath the surface and spend 6 and a half hours exploring a caving system in search of Sump 1 at Swildons Hole. Sounds random and for some people or just stupid right? But that’s exactly what myself…… Continue reading Swildon’s Hole Caving Reaching Sump 1
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Caves of Keash, Sligo, Ireland
Table of contentsFinally we got thereA little information on the Caves The parking bayEnter the hike Start the walk The walking tracks And approach the cave Inside the caveThe lookouts The views Was it worth it?Other close stuff to do More adventuresFAQ Finally we got there So it finally happened, we got to visit the…… Continue reading Caves of Keash, Sligo, Ireland
Guerins Path, Cliffs of Moher
Table of contentsHeading to the Cliffs of MoherFinding Guerins Path What They SayFive meter walk to see the Cliffs of MoherGuerins Path did the jobCliffs of Moher galleryAnd Finally FAQ Heading to the Cliffs of Moher The Cliffs of Moher on Irelands wild Atlantic way is one of the most popular sites in Ireland. Explored…… Continue reading Guerins Path, Cliffs of Moher
Roscommon Castle, Roscommon, Ireland
Table of contentsRoscommon CastleLocationA Brief History Of The CastleOur Visit To The CastleThe CastleThe Park Fitness MachinesLocal RefreshmentsCounty Roscommon Things To Do Roscommon Castle Set in the heart of the farming town of Roscommon lies Roscommon Castle and the Loughnaneane park. An essential piece of history for the whole town and one that has stood…… Continue reading Roscommon Castle, Roscommon, Ireland
Lough Key Forest Park, Roscommon, Ireland
Table of contentsLough Key Forest ParkLocation Getting ThereLough Key Forest Park HistoryMcDermott’s CastleCastle StoryZippit and SkywalkAdventure Play KingdomThe LoughWalking TrailsLookout TowerOld BuildingsRefreshmentsOpening Times And ContactsAnd FinallyLocal TipsCourtyard marketBoyle AbbeyLocal Restaurant Tip Lough Key Forest Park We waited a week but it happened the sun was shining!!! We quickly packed up some essentials and jumped into…… Continue reading Lough Key Forest Park, Roscommon, Ireland
The Best Things To Do In Clifden Co Galway
Clifden Clifden is the main town in the Connemara region of Co Galway a base for many coming out west to visit this beautiful and wild area. Popular summer destination with tourist and locals to see the unique landscape. Home to a lot great hikes, views and a huge amount of history. Known for some…… Continue reading The Best Things To Do In Clifden Co Galway
Hiking Diamond Hill Connemara
Whilst on a road trip through the Wild Atlantic Way we decided to stop off at Clifden for a few days and take the plunge and go hiking the 6.8km trail of Diamond Hill through Connemara National Park and embrace County Galway’s vast mountain scenes, The Diamond Hills stunning summit offering 360 degree views, is…… Continue reading Hiking Diamond Hill Connemara
Glendeer Pet Farm, Athlone
Glendeer Pet Farm Glendeer Pet farm is a top entertainment and day adventure for kids in County Roscommon. Open to the public to come and enjoy this working farm and kids play areas. Location Located 15 minutes outside the town of Athlone. Although considered County Roscommon the pet farm is closer to Athlone town and…… Continue reading Glendeer Pet Farm, Athlone
2021 Travel Roundup
A year of limited travel Our 2021 travel roundup, a year after the pandemic started we were hopeful of some travel after a disruptive 2020 and a lot of cancellations. But just as the year started the waves of the virus kept coming and with a young family and new born we were staying put.…… Continue reading 2021 Travel Roundup
Backpacking New Zealand 2009
At the end of 2008 I decided quit my job and in the new year start a solo trip my first in fact, backpacking to New Zealand it was. This trip was 2009 so many things may of changed, and with that if anyone has been recently I would love to know more about these…… Continue reading Backpacking New Zealand 2009