Category Archives: Beara Peninsula

Sugarloaf and the Beara Peninsula

This past weekend Emily and I took off with some folks from work to the Beara Peninsula for a hike on Sugarloaf mountain, or Gabhal Mhór, meaning “big fork”.  Somewhere on the hike Emily proclaimed the Beara her favourite peninsula.

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It was a great hike, and most of us made it to the top for a group shot

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There were spectacular views, we had great weather, and of course, lots of sheep.

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We then stayed the night at Katie’s parents house which was absolutely stunning

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The place is in a small secluded bay with mostly calm water and again we had great weather on Sunday.DSC_0134

There was lots to do and some of the activities included kayaking, paddle boarding, rock climbing, watching hurling, guitar playing, badmitten, knitting, book reading…

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A big thanks to Katie and her parents for letting us stay there and experience such a great place!