DAY 3 TUESDAY: Dunfanaghy, McSwyne's Gun Loop, Horn Head

Wow, what a day!  After a congenial and delicious breakfast at the B&B, we made the short trip to the car park for McSwyne's (pronounced McSweeney's) Gun Loop.  First stop: Tra Mohr beach - a bit redundant as Tra means beach in Gaelic.  Glorious wide strand along Curragh Harbour, surrounded by granite cliffs and outcroppings.

 

We walked from one end of the beach and back again, then scrambled back up the dune to rejoin the Gun Loop trail.  Lovely views of the beach and harbour from atop Marfagh Head.

 A wee bit of rain fell and the temperature dropped a tad, so more layers of clothing were called for, resulting in haute couture for the trail. 

Are my muscles aching?  Are my dogs barkin'?  Yes!  But I'm having a grand time nonetheless.  We have a congenial group, and great guide and beautiful country to walk through.  Not to mention a glass or a pint to hoist at trail's end.  Here's a pub photo for you, Ginny!  We didn't actually go there, but it's got a classic Irish look to it: Molly's in Dunfanaghy.