Achill Island was the place to be on Saturday 22nd April 2023
While much of the countryside was under heavy cloud and rain we undertook to climb the highest sea cliffs of Croaghauns at 688m in clear skies and sunshine with low winds and a fantastic group of mainly returning hiking friends 💕
Starting at the reservoir of Lough Acorrymore the descent route was a nice mixture of mainly grassy terrain on gentle slopes which steepened somewhat as we neared the summit
The views were breathtaking looking northward towards the Mullet peninsula and it’s Black Rock lighthouse the scene of the tragic Rescue helicopter crash a few years ago with the sad loss of all on board
To the south Clew bay with Clare Island and closer by, the beautiful sandy Keem beach
It was a perfect hike and most memorable day
Thanks to one and all
