Day 18

We had an awesome day today, was great to have Nora alongside me today on the walk.

We set off from the B&B and walked from Roundwood through Glendalough over the mountains. The scenery on the way up here is unbelievable.

Loads of films have been made in this area including Rob Roy and of course Braveheart.

Freedom!

We arrived just as it was getting dark to the mountain shelter and lucky for us an American guy Jeff had organized a great campfire and we made our tea and settled for the night.  It was a long day and we had walked over 20 miles. The shelter we stayed in was like this one we has passed some 17kms earlier in the day.

Day 17

Got up and left knockree hostel. Whilst staying at the lodge I met a Polish guy named Karol. We were both going in the same direction so decided that we would walk together tomorrow.

We set off and walked through the forest and mountains, some cracking view across the Wicklow way.

Managed to get another 20 miles covered today. We arrived at Roundwood village and I said goodbye to Karol.

I made my way to the Ashlawn B&B and met Nora, was great to see her. Had a wee rest then we went into town for a lovely meal followed by a nice walk back to the B&B

Day 16

Up early this morning and really looking forward to the walk today.

No more roads for a while and can't wait. Got on to the wicklow way and walked the trails that run through the mountains. Unbeleivable views and a pleasure to walk through here, hopefully get some photos up on the blog soon. Really is some stunning scenery

After the past 2 days walking this is a welcome relief to walk here, managed to get 18 miles done today and the weather was 24 degrees and sunny. Excellent walk today.

Nora coming out to meet me tomorrow so will probably take it easy for a couple of days and get some pictures sorted to get on the blog.

Over & out

Day 15, 2nd September

Left Skerries and set off on my way to Dublin.

Walked through Swords to Dublin. Roughly 18-20 miles. This was by far the worst part of the walk so far, mainly all on a busy road as there were little or no pavements for walk on, was not an enjoyable walk today, mentally very tough.

After 18 miles i decided to call it a day and found a great hostel called the Citi Hostel in Dublin.

Once i got settled in and after a shower i went to the Temple bar for a few pints of well deserved Guinness and some dinner.

Heading for the Wicklow Way tomorrow and really looking forward to that.

http://www.wicklowway.com/

Day 14

After a good days rest on Saturday I got packed up and left the Spoon & Stars Hostel and said my goodbyes to Hannah & Rory. Thanks you for your hospitality, was great to meet you.

I Set off from Drogheda and walked to Balbriggan. Stopped and had a subway for lunch and had a wee break.

Set back off and walked from Balbriggan to Skerries. Was a hadr walk today, mainly on roads and not many pavements to walk on.

Was a hard walk today and got to a place called Skerries and decided to pitch up for the night. Pitched up on the beach. A beautriful spot to camp out and a beautiful place to be in

Went into a pub for a pint of Guinness and a burger & chips for my dinner.

Day 12 & 13

Woke up and got the tent and everything packed up. After some thinking Kenny decided to go home as could not continue to walk any further due to his feet killing him.

I said goodbye to Kenny and set off from Annagassan and made my way to Drogheda 18 miles along the coast road.

A big thank you to Rob & Henry the 2 lifeguard's i met on the beach, really appreciate your support, was great to meet you.

I found a great hostel called the Spoon and Stars run by Hannah & Rory. After the walk today i decided to stop here for the night.

It has been a long hard week so I've decided to take tomorrow off and just take it easy and have a rest then get back on the walk on Sunday.

Day 11

Got up and packed the tent away and left the campsite at Rostrevor.

Today we managed roughly 20 miles but Kenny's feet are in a bit of a bad way so may need to slow down a bit tomorrow and see how it goes.

We went through Warrenpoint to Dundalk which was a lovely walk. Once we had a break we then headed down the coast to Annagassan.

   

We have pitched up on the beach for tonight and plan for a good rest and let Kenny's feet get a well deserved break