Muff to Moville: Estimated
Walking distance: 22.83Km
Weather: Fine misty rain
for most of the day but temperature was just right for walking
29th May 2017
10:07: First steps after saying
goodbye to Brenda.
22:53 Antoinette Gregan: Not too hot
or anything.
23:50 A Bit of a Walk:
Temperature perfect but the rain was miserable. Head down and mind elsewhere : )
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10:17: Bit of rain for my bit of a walk.
12:57: Hitting the road again after taking a it of a
break for some hot tea and a sandwich. Took a long break to try and dry out.
Feeling great and very excited about the challenge. Now off to Moville to dry
my clothes.
18:38: Arrived at the cosy cottage in one piece : ) and
got my first stamps on the WAW Passport.
The first two thirds of day one was spent walking in the hard shoulder and soaking up that fine misty rain that seems to know how to penetrate your rain gear. I had to stop a couple of times to resecure everything, backpack, outer bags and my pants as they all started to have a mind of their own in the rain.
Walking on the road can be painful but I am in great form and encouraged by the good wishes and support shown along the way.
From Redcastle to Moville the rain almost stopped and the temperature was perfect. Unfortunately the hard shoulder ended at Redcastle and from there to Moville you just have to walk on the road to the oncoming traffic. My pace became very slow as I spent more time standing in the ditch while traffic passed than I did actually taking strides forward. This is what I expected so I was prepared to take my time in the interest of safety and self preservation.
The WAW is spectacular and I love Donegal and everything it has to offer. Today I had to use my memory to enjoy this particular part of a great county.
People have been fantastic and will be I know the highlight of this journey.
The first two thirds of day one was spent walking in the hard shoulder and soaking up that fine misty rain that seems to know how to penetrate your rain gear. I had to stop a couple of times to resecure everything, backpack, outer bags and my pants as they all started to have a mind of their own in the rain.
Walking on the road can be painful but I am in great form and encouraged by the good wishes and support shown along the way.
From Redcastle to Moville the rain almost stopped and the temperature was perfect. Unfortunately the hard shoulder ended at Redcastle and from there to Moville you just have to walk on the road to the oncoming traffic. My pace became very slow as I spent more time standing in the ditch while traffic passed than I did actually taking strides forward. This is what I expected so I was prepared to take my time in the interest of safety and self preservation.
The WAW is spectacular and I love Donegal and everything it has to offer. Today I had to use my memory to enjoy this particular part of a great county.
People have been fantastic and will be I know the highlight of this journey.
00:20: A stroll around Moville after dinner stopping to look out over the
very still waters of Lough Foyle. This is a beautiful town with some
magnificent old houses. No litter and very peaceful. I met Brian T for some
'refreshments' before I returned to
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A Bit of a Walk updated their status.
00:31: Tomorrow I head up through Greencastle and on to
Shroove at Inisowen head. Then turning back towards Greencastle before setting
off for Kinnagoe bay. This may be a bit ambitious but I have a rescue plan. I
will be seeking some support to transfer the bulk of my baggage each day as
this would permit me to cover a greater distance.
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