Seekajaktour: Umrundung Irlands im Seekajak 2015
Christian Dingenotto und Mirko Goldhausen umrundeten Irland im Mai 2015. Tourenbericht in englischer Sprache mit Tipps und Hinweisen für Seekajakfahrer zum Selbstfahren.
Christian Dingenotto und Mirko Goldhausen umrundeten Irland im Mai 2015. Tourenbericht in englischer Sprache mit Tipps und Hinweisen für Seekajakfahrer zum Selbstfahren.
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Rathlin Island and the north-eastern corner of Ireland<br />
The area where millions of litres of water are pushed in and out the Irish Sea. Tides go<br />
mad in the area and Scotland seems to be so close, it just seems to be. The currents are<br />
thT strong that a crossing to the Mull of Kintyre is either something for the well<br />
experienced or for the mad kayaker. Geologic enthusiasts find some of the oldest rock<br />
formations here. The giants causeway is a touristy hotspot but if you take a kayak you<br />
find s<strong>im</strong>ilar rock structures close by without any hustle and bustle. Just take three to four<br />
days plus a kayak and enjoy the area.<br />
Highlights<br />
Rathlin Island: Never got there. Looks interesting to be explored. If the crossing<br />
seems too difficult – there is a ferry as well.<br />
Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge: birds – birds – birds. And it is great fun watching all<br />
the other tourists from below, when they take a selfie while standing on the rope<br />
bridge.<br />
Ballycastle: A pretty tourist town. It has got a nice beach to surf on in northerly<br />
winds.<br />
Fair head – s<strong>im</strong>ilar rocks to the giant´s causeway. Best to reach by kayak and<br />
therefore less crowded. You might find some cl<strong>im</strong>bers there on of their most<br />
favourite cl<strong>im</strong>bing spots.<br />
Lighthouse-Trip: From Fanad Head via Malin Head to Stroove / Inishowen Head<br />
It can be pretty rough in Ireland´s northernmost area – so wait for good weather. Then be<br />
just <strong>im</strong>pressed by the rugged coastline and the fantastic lighthouses “greeting” anybody<br />
who comes the long way across the Atlantic Ocean. A long weekend might do see the<br />
most of it, but you will not get bored for weeks as well if you have more t<strong>im</strong>e to take a<br />
closer look at the area.<br />
Highlights<br />
Sandrock Holiday Hostel at Portronan Pier has a homelike cosy atmosphere. It is<br />
a perfect basecamp to explore the area.<br />
Fanad Head – that´s how a lighthouse should be situated – just beautiful<br />
Malin Head – lots to explore round the northernmost headland of Ireland. Always<br />
a bit choppy.<br />
Stroove, the lighthouse at Inishowen Head, is just beautiful. It has got a pretty<br />
protected tiny beach.<br />
The Northwestern tip and the Tory Sound Area<br />
A good stable weather window for a week will help you really to enjoy this rather<br />
exposed area.<br />
Highlights<br />
Bloody foreland looks less spectacular than other headlands but the waves there<br />
will really teach you a lesson.<br />
Inishbofin – the second island with this name is a good base for exploring the<br />
whole area.<br />
Horn Head – big cliffs with thousands of birds, just <strong>im</strong>pressive.<br />
© Christian Dingenotto <strong>2015</strong><br />
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