60 mile day along beautiful coastal roads. Also a day of glorious sun and dry weather taking in the Cliffs of Moher and on through the "The Burren”, a surreal landscape of Karster limestone.
That night we'd stayed at a real favourite B&B, Craiglea Lodge. Lovely owners, lots of joshing (when asked what to do with some used tea mugs I was instructed to wash them up. Much to the owner's embarrassment, I proceeded to do so).
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| Sophie managed to get away for 4 days with her Dad, but back to lectures tomorrow |
Although a magnet for tourists and coaches, the Cliffs of Moher were dramatic and well worth a detour.
Thistles were common.
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| Would have been lovely to explore the cliffs over half a day... |
...but had to get back to the bike.
Fab lichen!
Stunning views on both sides of the headland.
Anyone know the name of this yellow daisy-like flower?
Quick pose before descending from the O'Brien's tower at the Cliffs of Moher.
A somewhat grumpy attendant stopped us from taking our bikes with us up the steps (we were concerned about leaving them at the bottom).
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| Wonderful skies |
We then wended our way inland.
Lots of castles along the way. This one in tact, but many ruined, some just a single facade reminiscent of Ozymandias
'My name is Ozymandias, king of kings
Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!'
Any botanists out there? Is this Toadflax?
Any more suggestions?
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| Strange riven plates of limestone dropping down to the ocean... |
...creating textured surfaces frequented by sheep, cattle and tourists.
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| Interesting how these boulders made it there |
Fast road, frequented by cyclists, cars and coaches.
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| Stupendous views for miles and miles |
Stone everywhere.
Eventually, we turned inland...
...bidding farewell to the ocean road.
And on to Hazel Mountain!!
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| Thank you Janet who spotted this sign along the way! |
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