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Clare Balding explores favourite British walks |
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In the company of two local fishermen, Clare discovers why this beautiful part of the country is an ideal area for holiday walking.
is a small village in County Sligo, Ireland. It鈥檚 skyline is dominated by the mountain Benbulben characterised by a table top shape.
Lord Mountbatten used to holiday here, and this was where he was assassinated in August 1979. He along with The Dowager Baroness Brabourne, The Hon. Nicholas Knatchbull and local teenager Paul Maxwell were out fishing when they were killed by a bomb planted by the provisional IRA.
Joe Mc Gowan was born in Mullaghmore. He emigrated to the USA before returning to the village thirty years ago. As well as fishing, Joe writes books on the , folklore and history of Mullaghmore.
Keith Clarke has lived and worked in the area all his life. He is a butcher, fisherman and beekeeper.
The walk takes in spectacular views of Mullaghmore Harbour, Benbulbin Mountain, the mystical Irishmurray Island and Classiebawn Castle.听
Map: Discovery Series 16, Donegal, Fermanagh, Leitrim and Sligo.
Start: The Old Washhouse in Mullaghmore
Distance: Around 4 miles
Terrain: Paths
Suitable for: All walkers
Route: Start at the Old wash house in Mullaghmore. Drop down onto the harbour and then head anti-clockwise along the western horseshoe of Mullaghmore. Classiebawn Castle will be on your right. You will come to the edge of the peninsular where you will see views of Classiebawn Castle and the bay. This is a circular walk. You will pass by the spot where Lord Mountbatten was assassinated and you will end the walk at the standing stone monument to the children鈥檚 graveyard.
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In this series of Ramblings, Clare Balding听explores holiday walking routes.
