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 ·  Posted: 25.01.2014  ·  #1
Hi to all craicers.........was wondering how many of you have done the loop walk at Howth while ye were parked at the harbour. Looking at the camera this morning I think there's 8/10 vans there..............although if the wind and rain is like anything we are having in the midlands ........high stool and brandy and port would be my preference for today. :happy: .
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 ·  Posted: 25.01.2014  ·  #2
We have done it nice walk with fab views , head around at the east pier and you can walk as far as suits you r abilities or time available
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 ·  Posted: 25.01.2014  ·  #3
Yeah we have walked it too and it's a fantastic walk with beautiful scenery. No one should go there without doing the loop walk.
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 ·  Posted: 25.01.2014  ·  #4
We did it 2 weeks ago nice views :up:
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 ·  Posted: 25.01.2014  ·  #5
To be honest I didn't know there was a nice walk in howth, I was led to believe that all you did was get the dart into the city to go shopping
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 ·  Posted: 26.01.2014  ·  #6
FC that's what our wives tell us.
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 ·  Posted: 26.01.2014  ·  #7
Shopping can be very therapeutic! One must just remember that the figure on the top right hand corner of one's credit card statement is not a target but a limit! :'(
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 ·  Posted: 26.01.2014  ·  #9
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Therapeutic! It drives me insane, after all what was ebay and amazon invented for


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 ·  Posted: 26.01.2014  ·  #10
Drive up to the deer park hotel park up and take a walk around the mountain top, beautiful views over dublin harbour. Walk signposted past Rhododendrons, beautiful when in bloom
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 ·  Posted: 26.01.2014  ·  #11
Yeah I agree but there's nothing like walking around the loop and having a nice beverage afterwards.
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 ·  Posted: 26.01.2014  ·  #12
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Yeah I agree but there's nothing like walking around the loop and having a nice beverage afterwards.


I like the sound of the beverage after I like to know I am aiming at or for something :devil:
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 ·  Posted: 26.01.2014  ·  #13
Yeah the beverage is the carrot at the end. Must say there are some nice places for the beverage too and the coke is good. Lol
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 ·  Posted: 26.01.2014  ·  #14
I hope that's the cola version your talking about jack and not the sort that Methodist minister in England likes
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 ·  Posted: 26.01.2014  ·  #15
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I hope that's the cola version your talking about jack and not the sort that Methodist minister in England likes


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 ·  Posted: 27.01.2014  ·  #16
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 ·  Posted: 27.01.2014  ·  #17
The coke coloured beverage is called Guinness.
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 ·  Posted: 27.01.2014  ·  #18
Hi again everyone. I check in on this site almost daily but don't talk a lot (that's why my husband loves me!). We are new to MH'ing and I learn such a lot on here and you guys are such fun. I might persuade my OH to go the the Meet on 7th & 8th as it's not that far from us.

You mention that you can see how many vans are parked at Howth and I was wondering how you can see that. I have the Howth live cam on my ipad but can't see what you see! We were there a few months back and loved it. We bring the bikes (electric!!) & do a bit of a cycle so we will certainly be doing the loop walk (in less windy conditions).

We only purchased our MH in September and have only been to Howth, Cobh and Salthill thus far but we're rearing to go. We might even be adventurous enough to try France in the Summer. When planning a trip I have to alternate between my best friend and my hubby and it's not easy trying to keep em both happy! and NOOOOO there hasn't been any threesomes!

Thanks again for all the info, help and lightheartedness. xx
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 ·  Posted: 27.01.2014  ·  #19
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Hi again everyone. I check in on this site almost daily but don't talk a lot (that's why my husband loves me!). We are new to MH'ing and I learn such a lot on here and you guys are such fun. I might persuade my OH to go the the Meet on 7th & 8th as it's not that far from us.


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You mention that you can see how many vans are parked at Howth and I was wondering how you can see that. I have the Howth live cam on my ipad but can't see what you see!


I had a quick look and wondered the same thing, was far to small to pick a single van out.
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 ·  Posted: 27.01.2014  ·  #20
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Hi again everyone. I check in on this site almost daily but don't talk a lot (that's why my husband loves me!). We are new to MH'ing and I learn such a lot on here and you guys are such fun. I might persuade my OH to go the the Meet on 7th & 8th as it's not that far from us.

You mention that you can see how many vans are parked at Howth and I was wondering how you can see that. I have the Howth live cam on my ipad but can't see what you see! We were there a few months back and loved it. We bring the bikes (electric!!) & do a bit of a cycle so we will certainly be doing the loop walk (in less windy conditions).

We only purchased our MH in September and have only been to Howth, Cobh and Salthill thus far but we're rearing to go. We might even be adventurous enough to try France in the Summer. When planning a trip I have to alternate between my best friend and my hubby and it's not easy trying to keep em both happy! and NOOOOO there hasn't been any threesomes!

Thanks again for all the info, help and lightheartedness. xx


There is also Greystone as a good overnight spot and I think its quieter than Howth.

Dont be afraid to jump in and ask questions or seek advice as we all help each other as everyone knows something about something (if that makes sense :lol:)
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 ·  Posted: 27.01.2014  ·  #21
Hi Folks,
any chance of clear instructions on where the "loop" actually starts (or ends) ?
How long, approx. is it?
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 ·  Posted: 30.01.2014  ·  #22
Ok, since no one bothered to let me know, I google earthed the location and see a road right round the area which I take it is called the loop. Now sending a thank you to me. Ha ha
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 ·  Posted: 30.01.2014  ·  #23
Thank you John :-)

I knew nothing about it :)
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 ·  Posted: 30.01.2014  ·  #26
Apparently it's also quite popular for mounting biking.
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 ·  Posted: 30.01.2014  ·  #27
Thank you Waterman, not only one Loop , but Four!
Some exploring for the dogs next time down there.
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 ·  Posted: 30.01.2014  ·  #28
The big loop is set off from Howth up the hill go round the coast to Sutton and then back to Howth. I did it some years ago and stopped at the top of the hill at a bar and had some refreshments and beverages. It's beautiful on a good day. There are a number of shorter loops that you can do.
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 ·  Posted: 30.01.2014  ·  #29
That's the thing, beautiful on a good day but if the weathers bad then best find a nice fire and sit beside it :lol:
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 ·  Posted: 30.01.2014  ·  #30
But you would need something in your hand I would have thought at a nice fire?
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 ·  Posted: 30.01.2014  ·  #32
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I didn't state it as that would be obvious, a cup of tea and a digestive biscuit :lol:


Yeah right.......... O-)
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 ·  Posted: 31.01.2014  ·  #33
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I didn't state it as that would be obvious, a cup of tea and a digestive biscuit :lol:


Yeah right.......... O-)


Okay you got me there, a packet of Jaffa cakes and a mug of tea!
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 ·  Posted: 31.01.2014  ·  #34
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I didn't state it as that would be obvious, a cup of tea and a digestive biscuit :lol:


Yeah right.......... O-)


Okay you got me there, a packet of Jaffa cakes and a mug of tea!


Yeah right.......... O-)
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 ·  Posted: 31.01.2014  ·  #35
Jaffa Cakes, my favourite too.
Think the sorter walks will have to be the ones explored. Howth is a lovely spot to go to and the parking right by the water is great, with the scenery changing by the minute. Might try to head to Tollymore Forrest (never actually camped there before) for a couple of days, at least with the ehu, the heat can stay on for longer.
Thanks for the info on the Loops.
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 ·  Posted: 31.01.2014  ·  #36
Richhill you need to get yourself a wee jenny and you would not need to worry about EHU.
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 ·  Posted: 01.02.2014  ·  #37
A genny? And annoy all my neighbours? Never. :D
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 ·  Posted: 01.02.2014  ·  #38
You only think that. I've got great use out of mine.
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 ·  Posted: 01.02.2014  ·  #39
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You only think that. I've got great use out of mine.




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