Northern Ireland..Places to stop, take in the views.

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Inch Abbey, Downpatrick, Co Down. Lovely setting along the Quolie River.
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Interesting graveyard here also
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Hard life back then
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Directions from Downpatrick. Take the Belfast Rd (A7) , after you cross over the river take the first road on the left (Inch Abbey Rd funny enough). The first turn on the left takes you to the site
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Love to be able to find our old family photos. I remember visiting there very young and a lot of photographs. My grandfathers used to take us all over the coastline and inland. I still remember it as the best scenery too.
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Flintlock wrote: Tue Aug 24, 2021 8:28 pm Interesting graveyard here also

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Directions from Downpatrick. Take the Belfast Rd (A7) , after you cross over the river take the first road on the left (Inch Abbey Rd funny enough). The first turn on the left takes you to the site
Keith, was It you and some boys in Kenmare this morning. If so I never realised until the last minute as I pulled away?
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Indeed Colin it was. Thought that was you on the 660Z. Great biking weather at the moment.
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Flintlock wrote: Tue Aug 31, 2021 9:54 pm Indeed Colin it was. Thought that was you on the 660Z. Great biking weather at the moment.
Yeah, we touched lucky for a 4 day trip down last weekend.
First time for me over the Healy pass👍.
Hopefully 2022 will bring the ABR Ni ride out back on track again.
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Grey Point Fort Helens Bay Co Down. Stopped here today hoping it would be open, but closed for maintenance. A great spot (when open!) to spend a bit of time. Impressive coastal guns & a small military museum. Lots of picnic tables etc.
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Commanding views across Belfast Lough towards Carrickfergus
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Just below the guns

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Benburb Castle & Friary.

Located in the village of Benburb Co Tyrone. Lovely grounds with a nice riverside walk. Coffee shop, museum & shop also now on site.
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