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Castlerickard Loop
Meath

Castlerickard Loop

Posted on July 16, 2020December 15, 2020 by Roy Murray

This 4.5km loop crossed rivers, skirted grand old houses and even passed a rare Irish pyramid.

Coolronan
Meath

Coolronan

Posted on July 13, 2020August 8, 2020 by Roy Murray

This short 4km loop brings you through the edge of a bog via honeysuckle hedges.

Camino Ingles – Day 5 Metanzo to Santiago 12km
Spain

Camino Ingles – Day 5 Metanzo to Santiago 12km

Posted on December 31, 2019August 8, 2020 by Roy Murray

Hotel San Vincente, or as James referred to it, Bates Motel, had a feed of toast, scrambled eggs and coffee ready for us before we…

Day 4 – Ordes to Metanzo 24km
Spain

Day 4 – Ordes to Metanzo 24km

Posted on December 29, 2019August 8, 2020 by Roy Murray

After the disaster of Day 3, today was my highpoint. The rain was off wandering around on some faraway hills and we had a nice…

Day 3 – Betanzos to Ordes 24- 30km
Spain

Day 3 – Betanzos to Ordes 24- 30km

Posted on November 23, 2019August 8, 2020 by Roy Murray

Day 3 on the Camino was full of highs and lows compared to the previous day. It had the toughest climbs, the finest accommodation, and…

Camino Ingles Day 2 – Pontedeume to Betanzos
Spain

Camino Ingles Day 2 – Pontedeume to Betanzos

Posted on November 11, 2019August 8, 2020 by Roy Murray

24km on the Camino Ingles, the shit coffee shop and an omelette sandwich.

Blister Management Plans
walking

Blister Management Plans

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Roy Murray

Blisters strike fear into the heart of pilgrims on the Camino, but fear not gentle reader, they are not as bad as the internet makes…

These Feet were made for Walking
Spain

These Feet were made for Walking

Posted on October 26, 2019August 8, 2020 by Roy Murray

On the Camino, two things are guaranteed- walking and thinking. Both go hand in hand for me, like rucksacks and boots. I think a lot…

Camino Ingles Ferrol to Pontedeume – 31km
Spain

Camino Ingles Ferrol to Pontedeume – 31km

Posted on October 11, 2019August 8, 2020 by Roy Murray

Today is our first full day on the Camino. Our backpacks are full, bladders are empty and feet are itching for the road. But first,…

Camino Ingles Report
walking

Camino Ingles Report

Posted on October 6, 2019August 8, 2020 by Roy Murray

As a family we believe in full immersion combined with psychotic sibling rivalry which, I have to say, works very well as a motivation tool.

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Walking Nerd

Number of walks – 47

Distance walked so far- 595.5 km

Time spent outdoors – 197.5 Hours

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Irish Rover on a mission to walk every country road loop he can find on #GoogleMaps.

On days like these you don't have to go far to fin On days like these you don't have to go far to find a little bit of heaven.

#irelandsancienteastlouth 
#blueflagbeach💙⛱️💙 
#seafood 
#sealbeach
Back on the #howthcliffwalk after a few years. Goo Back on the #howthcliffwalk after a few years. Good to see all the Heather planting going on. Even treated myself to a 99 for all the miles done
Darkness into Light in Trim. Always a good walk an Darkness into Light in Trim. Always a good walk and a good cause #DILTRIM
#bluebell season in Deerpark Woods #cavan #bluebell season in Deerpark Woods #cavan
Last day of Spring Break. Popped into #kenmareston Last day of Spring Break. Popped into #kenmarestonecircle and asked for a dry day. Then hopped onto the #bearaway along a refreshingly briny coastal woodland before following a tarred boreen up into the hills and returning back to town. 20km and one quick shower. I'll take that : )
27km from killarney to Kenmare. Through the sublim 27km from killarney to Kenmare. Through the sublime national park, up over Torc Waterfall, through Esnamucky Glen and out the old Kenmare road with nothing but goats, willow warblers and trail runners for company. A great section of the #KerryWay
Finally made it up #carrauntoohil with the sibling Finally made it up #carrauntoohil with the siblings on the hottest day of the year. Super climb. Thanks to @thereeksguidingcompany_  for keeping us safe.
Sure what else would you be doing on #paddysweeken Sure what else would you be doing on #paddysweekend☘️☘️
Cloudy day exploring the #mournes #bearnagh #me Cloudy day exploring the #mournes 

#bearnagh 
#meelmore 
#meelbeg
Lovely day up on the hills. If I knew it was weath Lovely day up on the hills. If I knew it was weather like that I would have stayed in bed.
Happy Year of the Snake Happy Year of the Snake
Sunrise walk up to #djoucemountain with the family Sunrise walk up to #djoucemountain with the family
Under the weather so I missed all the #pucafestiva Under the weather so I missed all the #pucafestival parades and gigs but I got out for a bit of fresh air to see the craft field
Farewell to the #basquecoast #hikingtrails Farewell to the #basquecoast 

#hikingtrails
Who says pandas don't surf? They do in #sansebasti Who says pandas don't surf? They do in #sansebastian
Finished off my #sentierlittoral hike in #Spain on Finished off my #sentierlittoral hike in #Spain on a leisurely 12km from Pasaia to #sansebastian yesterday. A little surf today maybe
That will clean the trail dust off me That will clean the trail dust off me
Definitely getting old. Crossed the border from #F Definitely getting old. Crossed the border from #France to #Spain yesterday and spent most of my time checking out the different #geology that I was passing through.
Bidart to Hendaye. 25km of #basque Surf coast. Ver Bidart to Hendaye. 25km of #basque Surf coast. Very hard not to go for a paddle but I'd still be walking if I did. 

#walkingthecoast
#France
Evening swim Evening swim
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