A calm day on Carlingford Lough

[Aidan1150]

I don't quite know how I did it, but I managed to talk Mandy into a wee run out today. She doesn't like the cold, but now that she has really good riding gear she decided to go.

Despite being chilly, it was bright and sunny as we headed for Newry so we turned off for Omeath and stopped at Greer's Quay.

Lifting mussels with Rostrevor in the background.

Looking over at Killowen Point

View out to sea with Greencastle on the left and Greenore on the right. It was as still as a mill pond today.

Clipper Point sitting on her berth in Warrenpoint ready to sail to Heysham this evening.

The views from Black Mountain would have been great today, but we decided to stay on the lower ground where there was less chance of frost.

On through Carlingford to Dundalk we went, then through Forkhill to Mullaghabawn where my mate Jim has just bought a wee place with nice views of Sliabh Gullion

and the Ring of Gullion.

From Mullaghbawn we rode home via Camlough and Newry. Only about 70 miles, but great to be out.

 

[flintlock]

I went up the other side of Carlingford lough from you,as your pics show it was stunning today, like a mirror.

 

[Tarka]

A fab little ride,there,Aidan....

Great photos too..............thanks for sharing.


The only trouble is that you`ve given me the wanderlust again....must re-visit that area once more,maybe in Spring.
I really enjoyed the ride you and I did around the forest track at Sliabh Gullion .

You`ve got a great country over there..

Thinks.......HOW long is it until I retire.....?

 

[P.J.]

AND . .

. .I thought you were sailing, Aidan. Fine pics from the shore though . .

 

[(RIP) petcul]

Great stuff.

I can just hear Van Morrison singing in the background

 

[Timolgra]

Great, that's where my son's going to work and live in a couple of months...I feel a little visit coming on

 

[Mzokk]

First class Aidan. Was off meself today but was working up brownie points. Out yesterday mind and the heated jacket was a must.

 

[(RIP) Bin Ridin]

Jealous? Moi ?
Sob, sob.

 

[HP2 KENOBE]

Nice fotos Aiden the sea looks so calm, well worth the effort and geting out in the fresh air,Great day down here as well and I also took herself for a wee spin to east Cork,
But I can't post the fotos here cos we went in the jeep