Mountain River
Only thing missing was Darby O Gill and the Little People!
Traffic Jam Tomduff
The road was blocked – ditch to ditch with a flock of sheep being herded to new pastures. Farmer sent us on a shortcut across a lane to the Tomduff Campfield of 1798.
Magical!
With the date for submissions for the Barrow Blueway to be in by Jan 5th , I think this might be appropriate but hopefully not a portent of what’s ahead this summer!
This was the scene on the Barrow track after two days of heavy rain in June 2012.
Anywhere there are hard surfaces at present on the Barrow Track are potholed and most unattractive to walk on; yet the grassy surfaces tend to be perfect (apart from during floods!) – except where it has been damaged by heavy vehicles and badly repaired.
This is a great resource with great potential and there is an economic dividend to be had. But we need to progress carefully and ensure the Barrow can be enjoyed for what it is – a vast ribbon of untamed greenway, full of wildlife, colour, tranquility and peace. There is plenty of room for more traffic but I fear that any attempt to touch the surface will have the opposite effect.
Anyway here was the track in June – and the first time a trout passed me on the track!
Please share this post; we need to get the right development not something that simply looks good on paper.
Had a great day down around Rathanna and Rathgeran.
Finding the recorded examples of rock art is nearly impossible without local help. This particular one should really be signposted as it is magnificent and the views from the location are beautiful.
There’s an awful lot to see spread across this area and it’s great walking and cycling country too.
With a new hostel opening in Rathanna soon, the area will have accommodation to cater for visitors, from near and far.
Rathgeran Rock Art
Rathgeran Rock Art
St Fortunes Church, Bell Tower, Rathanna
Bridge on Mountain River
Standing Stone Rathgeran
Big Sky, Blackstairs
Happy New Year!
Don’t spend half the year wishing for the arrival of summer to enjoy the Barrow! This mighty river presents a different face for each season:
