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Mist.
Tiny droplets of water suspended in air.
I got up one morning earlier than normal to take a walk up a hill beside me. As I walked higher and higher everything below remained under a blanket of fog, mist and light drizzle. You could come to the same place over and over again but each visit will be different. Everything changes in the mist.
Fóidin Mearbhaill – a phenomenon in Irish mythology of been enchanted and led astray in the mist.
The pictures below are what I saw!
Somewhere in the North West of Ireland!
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North West of Ireland.
The western counties of Ireland, in particular the Wild Atlantic Way, are quite busy during the summer months. The usual bucket list destinations attract crowds that fleet for a moment, capturing instagram friendly snaps, and off again leaving a trail of hash-tags and filters.
Off The Beaten Track.
I’m not sure what it is that attracts me to hills. It could be a number of things. It could be the reward of freewheeling manically downhill. Maybe it’s the chance to empty your brain, focusing on the one task of carrying you and your bike upwards. Or perhaps it’s the self congratulatory pat on the back for your efforts . It’s probably a bit of all three!
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Still Grinning!! Leitrim Cycling Festival.
What an amazing weekend!! Bikes, music, art, food, dancing, theatre, pizza, beer, sun and a great community involvement!
Leitrim Cycling Festival was held in Manorhamilton and Dromahair in North County Leitrim, in the North West of Ireland, on the weekend of June 22nd – 24th.
Leitrim Cycling Festival has arrived!
Poster Design by Laura McMorrow
It’s almost time for Leitrim Cycling Festival, 2018.
June 22nd -24th.
We’ll have cycling adventure talks, art workshops, cycle picnic, music, a scary-go round, bike olympics, circus fancy dress, cycle theatre, and of course some cycling through lovely Leitrim!! Read More
Leitrim Cycling Festival, 2018.
June 22 – June 24, 2018
We are at the early and giddy stages of planning a festival of cycling and hiking the wilds of Leitrim in the North West of Ireland.
Dates have been confirmed and venues booked. We’re planning some amazing routes and campout locations. A request for fine weather is pending…
Brewing Coffee in the Wild.
The whole idea behind hiking, cycle touring or bikepacking is moving through the country side at a slow pace, taking time to absorb your surroundings and acknowledging the beauty of it all.
To help you acknowledge this beauty it’s a well known ‘fact’ you become more observant of your surroundings after a cup of good coffee! Read More
North Leitrim Hills, Ireland.
Whether you’re location scouting for moody electro-synth music videos or in the need of a healthy dose of fresh air there’s no better place than North Leitrim, Ireland!
Rose Hip Syrup
In Ireland there is an old folk tale that warns against picking wild berries after Halloween. The Púka (a mischievous shape shifting Irish fairy) will pee and spit all over the wild berries once October has passed rendering them inedible. So although rose hip berries are visible throughout the winter it’s best to leave them to the Púca!
