Irish Border Tour - What Do You Think?

[rwa.martin]

I like the idea of a tour along the North/South border, travelling the small backroads that cross and recross between the two countries.

Has anyone done it? Is it worth doing? What is there to see? Any views and opinions would be welcome!

Thanks (thumbs)
Rich.

[devonuk]

Still not without it's dangers....

[dmac]

Yes lots to see, would be an interesting trip to follow the border along the "wee" roads. If you are planning a trip let me know and I'll help you out.

[Heff]

Still not without it's dangers....

Really, :S


Is there something us locals should know?? :whistle:

[Heff]

I like the idea of a tour along the North/South border, travelling the small backroads that cross and recross between the two countries.

Has anyone done it? Is it worth doing? What is there to see? Any views and opinions would be welcome!

Thanks (thumbs)
Rich.

Interesting concept (thumbs)

Have done bits and pieces of the border North and South, mostly Co.Armagh (North) and Co Monaghan (South)

As Dmac says let us know and well will help out were we can (thumbs)

[Flintlock]

Lots of nice wee roads along the Fermanagh/Donegal/Tyrone border areas

[cozi70]

Still not without it's dangers....

Cattle rustling and fuel laundering would hardly affect these boys.

[92kk k100lt 193214]

Still not without it's dangers....

2 weeks ago had our annual weekend up north, took in Co Down and Antrim and a great weekend.

The only dangers we encountered were the very generous hospitality and welcome that can lead to a slight excess of beers and a decision to make it a one way trip or extend it a few days with the excuse 'sorry boss, I'm stuck here, the bike broke down and it will take 3 days to fix'.

On a bike there are no politics, we went wherever we wanted as we have always done.

As for the routes and scenery, it can't be bettered and so so worth it. Newcastle on Sunday morning, enjoying coffee and cakes in the sunshine watching the world go by on two wheels is not to be missed. Lots of people from all backgrounds came to talk to us. The registrations on the bikes in Newcastle proved it all, lots from north and South of the border and other nationalities so clearly no issues there. I just wish it didn't take me 5 hours to get to Newcastle.

A lot of places could take a leaf out of the genuine friendliness and welcome of people in every establishment we were in. Looking forward to the same again next September.

Go for the trip, you wont regret it. The only thing you need to worry about is the weather and even that you get over.

[johnnyboxer]

Love Ireland, next year I'm gonna visit more and not race 1000 miles to the Alps (thumbs)

[92kk k100lt 193214]

You will read lots about the Wild Atlantic Way [WAW]. Yes it is lovely. But if you are coming into Ireland you will come by ferry to Cork, Rosslare, Dublin or Belfast/Larne.

The WAW starts in Cork, goes up the west coast and ends at Donegal.

From Donegal take the North Antrim route and Torr Head Drive back towards Belfast/Larne. Its awesome too. Go home from wherever you want after that, but do include the Antrim coastline.