Wheres me jumpa

The June bank holiday weekend brought with it the finest weather of the year. On Monday, Minnie and I decided to head to Howth. After some slow moving traffic, we arrived in the village and made our way to start of the Howth Cliff trail.

We have never ventured far across this trail before and despite our choice of flip flops for footwear we decided to venture further this time. And it was well worth it the sore toes afterwards! We walked out about 1 km and I really cant wait to go back and walk it fully. The green cliffs roll right down to the blue ocean. The noise of the bird population there is incredible, almost like walking by a school yard!

When we returned to the village we passed through a market and tried the falafel wrap at The Lebanese Food stall and it was delicious! Before walking out the pier to watch the many boats and ski jets pass us by.

A beautiful morning in Dublin, so off to Wicklow I did go, to walk the Great Sugar Loaf. From Dublin it is pretty easy to get to. Drive along the N11, take a left at signposts for Kilmacanogue and Glendalough. Follow signs for Avoca Hand Weavers. About 5km outside the village of Kilmacanogue is a left turn onto a small country road. The Great Sugar Loaf will be on your left. A number of cars parked on the road indicated a gated entrance to the walk.

The walk is a steep one, across a loose, rocky terrain. The sun was beaming down on the southern slope. Wrapping around the mountain, there was still some frost which left some slippy rocks. Once the short walk is complete, you are presented with stunning views of The Wicklow Mountains, Bray, parts of Dublin, Howth and the Eastern coastline.

The pictures below are of The Great Sugar Loaf, Lugnaquilla (I may be wrong on this?), Me with the Irish Sea behind me and Bray.

Its a very nice walk with some excellent rewards at the end. Lots of young walkers on the route as well, Im sure they appreciate the rocky surface!

Powerscourt waterfall, located in County Wicklow, is Irelands tallest waterfall. I dragged my two nephews along to see it for the first time today and the waterfall passed the PSP pounder test, in that they loved it!

The Waterfall is located in a park that offers parking, food and drink, toilets, benches and a playground. Admission is 5 euros for adults and 3.50 euros for children. There are plenty of walking routes around the park, some lead to the waterfall and others away.

The waterfall itself stands at nearly 400ft.. From a distance it appears as a white streak, as you get closer the water and its spray becomes more apparent. At is base is a rocky pool which can be stepped around. The stream of water leading away from the waterfall trickles its way around the rocks and along this stream is another well beaten track.

If you have never visited this location, I would strongly recommend it. The surrounding areas have lots to offer, even if only driving through. We stopped off at the Wicklow Gap, other places of notes along the route are Glendalough, Sugar Loaf mountain and Djouce mountain.