I’ve always wanted to run around the Monavullagh Mountains in County Waterford. So when I woke up on Friday and saw blue skies and clear weather, I knew this would be the perfect time to do some exploration. The Monavullagh Mountains lie south of the Comeragh Mountains, yet are joined to them by a seamless … Continue reading Discovering Waterford’s Monavullagh Mountains
I’m a regular visitor to County Waterford, often staying within a stone throw’s of the Comeragh Mountains. With three hours to spare last Tuesday, I headed on up them to check out the glacial lakes. I made straight for The Gap, up through the bog, and heather and muck. The sheep were out in plenty, … Continue reading An Intrepid Tour of the Comeragh Mountain Cliffs and Loughs
Training for races can become a very serious thing. So I decided last weekend to sod the training and instead have a bit of fun on my runs. I was down in Waterford for the weekend and there they were: the Comeragh Mountains. At 16km in length, they are a tidy range of mountains, with the … Continue reading Fun Runs