Wet day

Marmalade loop

Yay it's Blaah-Malade season!!!

By the light of the full moon

Freezing ride along the Thames path!

This was a long day in the saddle on my circumnavigation of Ireland's coast.
I left the delightful Amber Springs hotel and Spa in Gorey around 10.30 and made a couple of survives in the town. 
The train station has two platforms and a rather erratic rail service. I had looked at taking bike in train to Rosslare to explore the South Eastern tip but there's no train back until 6pm! Bonkers. 

Someone had reached out to offer a Japanese head massage at a place on the main street.  Nobody knew where it was.  Then someone suggested upstairs near the bistro and bank.
Jackie and Paul run a lovely pampering place and the head massage was brilliant. 

Lots of lovely interactions from people following my adventure on social media.  I am stopped every 50 metres in town and that's fine. 

I chucked the road out to Inch.  It's such a great name and a expected the village the didn't disappoint. Theres a video on my socials!

I liked for a route away from the busy main road but it's not easy to take another by way until Arklow.

Arklow us the largest town in County wicklow and its great.  Colourful houses on the roundabout, a spectacular church that is locked, even the gate in has a padlock on it.  Shame. These places are built to be open and welcoming.....

There are dozens of chimneys with trees and bushes growing out of them.  That's weird. 

A voice calls out from the barbers and I'm invited in for a cuppa and a haircut!  Thank you so much. 

Someone has recommended the statue of saxophone man in the pier.  He's great. Very funny in his wellies!

The 19 arch bridge catches my eye, with the sign saying 17 arches when there are in fact 18. Make your mind up!!! Love it. 
Into the maritime museum for a brief visit and out to find the Arklow pyramid. This is amazing.  A pyramid in Ireland and it was haunted.  Joyous!!

I'm pedalling the coast road quiet and pretty.  Glimpses of the sea.  Then Brittas Bay one of the outstanding beaches of Ireland.  It's wonderful. Especially on a warm and breezy day.  The lifeguards have little to do but it's reassuring to have them here. 

I visited both ends of Brittas beach and i love it. 

Next up is the round tower and lighthouse at the point.  It's not very welcoming along the lane but I'm always curious to explore....

I sketched it and cycled into wicklow town with its busy working harbour. Great murals, love the boats painted on the pier walls and the flags everywhere.  This is a great town. 

I have a few miles to pedal along the almost deserted old coaching road to an old coaching inn from the 17th century. 
Hunters hotel had been in the same family for over 200 years.  This is my happy place tonight. 

Lots to catch up on... shorter plan for tomorrow up to Bray way. 

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