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| MarkBrown Member Since: 03 Oct 2022 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 466   
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Glengarriff on the west coast was my favourite place. Kenmare is also a very pretty town. I’ve been a few times, the people are friendly and the roads terrible! Have a good trip.
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13th Jul 2024 7:46am |
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| Bowbearer Member Since: 12 Aug 2022 Location: Norfolk Posts: 173  
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You have to go to the Giants Causeway in the north and do the coast road up there.
It’s stunning. We had a few days there on our trip and want to spend more time . Inch beach on the west is good for a bit of sand under the wheels. There is so much to explore it’s great wherever you go. Food is good and the dark beer is excellent. The Wicklow mountains are worth a visit, there’s a campsite in a Christmas tree farm. It’s like wild camping in the trees with all the comforts. Enjoy, fuel was cheaper when we went so fill up over there. Check with strong pound at the moment. |
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13th Jul 2024 8:13am |
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| BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 896 
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Thank you, both! Those are some great starting points.
The Giants Causeway is absolutely on the list. I’ve added the others in, and they should fit around current plans nicely. I like the idea of dropping on to Inch Beach! Charlie 1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders |
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13th Jul 2024 8:29am |
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| Chris86 Member Since: 15 Jul 2014 Location: South Yorks Posts: 789 
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It would be worth considering contacting Adam at Flat Cap Adventurers if you fancy going off the beaten track.
Chris |
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13th Jul 2024 9:55am |
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| keith Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2214 
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Drive the Great Atlantic Route along the West Coast.
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13th Jul 2024 2:54pm |
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| gcc130 Member Since: 05 Jun 2015 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 740 |
We had a great week in the Wicklow mountains a few years ago with the series ones.
I would suggest you don’t try to do too much in a week, take it easy, soak up the atmosphere  Click image to enlarge and hospitality😊 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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13th Jul 2024 5:35pm |
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| big ives Member Since: 24 Dec 2013 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 125
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Hello
if your going from Belfast to Donegal, i have just inputted Carndonagh as an example in Donegal which you can change, but the drive around the north coast road is excellent i live here and know these routes very well and have driven them many times in my V8 90 from Downhill beach you can drive along the beach to Benone beach then join the route via Limavady onwards to Donegal hopefully this link i have attached works https://maps.app.goo.gl/TYgztVW5W2818EaM9 anyway you will certainly enjoy the run and the people thats for sure cheers Ivan 2016 Discovery 4 1989 90 CSW V8 (fully rebuilt and running like a dream) 1996 defender tray back fully rebuilt/loaded for challenge events |
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14th Jul 2024 11:54am |
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| BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 896
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Looks like stunning countryside! Yes, the plan is to do a few easy hours of driving each day and plenty of relaxing and exploring. Charlie 1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders |
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14th Jul 2024 12:11pm |
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| BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 896
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Thanks, Ivan. Indeed, I’ll be driving up to that northern part. Great tip about the beach, it’s now on the list!  Charlie
1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders |
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14th Jul 2024 12:13pm |
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| strang Member Since: 16 May 2012 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 1380 
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I have been over in my series one, a series two and Defender on trips around the South and the scenery is stunning. If you are off to Galway, and have the time. the coastal road towards Clifden, passing through Roundstone Harbour and Dogs bay are very nice.
I can also recommend this little brewery in Dublin if you are passing....... 
Click image to enlarge Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond..... |
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16th Jul 2024 7:00pm |
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| BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 896
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Roundstone Harbour is on the list!
Sadly, I’m not sure I’ll have time for the Guinness brewery. After disembarking the ferry in Dublin, I’ll be going straight up to Belfast. Charlie 1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders |
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16th Jul 2024 10:20pm |
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| shanecl Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: Louth Posts: 508  
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Great you are coming over and i know this isn't gonna help but you could nearly spend a week in donegal or kerry or cork, theres soooo much to see and do.
now for something helpful 
This is a good site https://www.theirishroadtrip.com/ |
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17th Jul 2024 8:32am |
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| BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 896
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I’ve heard! Someone told me I need at least three weeks for a real trip!!!
Cracking website, thank you. I’ll have a proper scroll through this evening. Charlie 1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders |
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17th Jul 2024 8:50am |
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| BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 896
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Made it to Belfast!
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Charlie 1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders |
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