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General => Meets, places, trips and reviews => Topic started by: Mourneman on November 01, 2011
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Thought this may be of interest to some people,Guided walk with Tom Alexander.I met Tom earlier this year on the Macgillycuddy reeks.Information below.
Hi Folks ,
Sunday the 6th November walk is from Murlough Bay to Ballycastle for those that are up for it .
Murlough Bay is perhaps Northern Ireland's most beautiful and peaceful bay. It is accessed by a steep road from the top of Fair Head which winds down the cliffs. The bay is backed by natural woodland and steep cliffs which are home to peregrine falcons and other birds of prey. Coal mining once took place here and there are several old ruins which were once the miners cottages. From Murlough Bay, spectacular views are on offer across to Fairhead, Rathlin Island and to the islands of Scotland.
We then make our way to Fairhead , it lies 3 miles ( 5 km ) east of Ballycastle and is the closest part of the mainland to Rathlin Island.
It is a highly regarded rock-climbing location and is believed to be the biggest expanse of climbable rock in either Ireland or Britain.
Unto Ballycastle passing along the shore line , taking Marconi's cottage , golf course , into Ballycastle.
Meeting at Ballycastle , front of Marine Hotel at 10.30 am
Distance approx 5 miles ( 9 km )
OSNI Map 5 1.50 000
If you wish to go on this trek please contact me asp
Tom Alexander
Mobile 07915387938
Home 028 28272363
e:mail tomalexander1@btinternet.com
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