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!
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Irish Border Tour - What Do You Think?
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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.
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devonuk wrote:Still not without it's dangers....
Really, :S
Is there something us locals should know?? :whistle:
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Interesting concept (thumbs)rwa.martin wrote: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.
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)
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2 weeks ago had our annual weekend up north, took in Co Down and Antrim and a great weekend.devonuk wrote:Still not without it's dangers....
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.
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Love Ireland, next year I'm gonna visit more and not race 1000 miles to the Alps (thumbs)
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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.
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.
1992 K100LT June 2010 110,000 miles
1984 K100RT July 2013 36,000 miles, 90,000
1983 K100RS Nov 2018 29,000 miles, 58,600 miles
1996 K1100LT Oct 2020 37,990 miles, 48,990 miles
1984 K100 Sprint March 2023 58,000 miles, 62,000 miles
1984 K100RT July 2013 36,000 miles, 90,000
1983 K100RS Nov 2018 29,000 miles, 58,600 miles
1996 K1100LT Oct 2020 37,990 miles, 48,990 miles
1984 K100 Sprint March 2023 58,000 miles, 62,000 miles