Dune Grazing

Today we observe some of the many horses grazing on beautiful Buckroney Dunes, near Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, with the famous golf links of the European Club in the background.

Morning Exercise

Early morning Tuesday last and hardly anyone on the beach at Brittas Bay, Co Wicklow and, being 5 kms long, just perfect for exercising the horses.

Family Time

Yesterday, Sunday is family time here in glorious sunshine on the beach at Brittas Bay, Co Wicklow.

A Bit Warmer

Yes, it's a bit warmer than it looks here on Brittas Bay Beach, Co Wicklow, in fact, it's quite pleasant and we look forward to a nice stretch of weather for a while.

Buckroney Sand Dunes

Today's stop on the dune trail is Buckroney Sand Dunes, just south of Mizen Head, the rocky headland which divides Brittas Bay to the north. This is a vast unspoilt area of natural beauty with tracks and small gateways crisscrossing the dunes which lie next to the golf links of the European Club.

Brittas Bay Dunes

This week we take a look at some areas of the Wicklow coastline with impressive dune structure and today we start with the best known, Brittas Bay beach, with it's 5 kilometre stretch of massive dunes.

Rocky V

This is our last view, for now, from the rocky end of the beach at the European Club, near Brittas Bay, Co Wicklow.

Rocky IV

Continuing our 'Rocky' series and still on the beach at the European Club golf links I like this shot of the surf crashing against the rocks just off the beach.

Rocky III

Folowing on from yesterday's post, here's a closer view of the Arklow Bank Wind Park as we look over this rock just off the beach at the European Club, near Brittas Bay, Co Wicklow.

Rocky II

Facing east from the rocky end of the European Club beach, near Brittas Bay, Co Wicklow you can just about see the seven wind turbines of Arklow Bank Wind Park on the horizon.

Rocky

Today we're on the beach which runs alongside the famous golf links of the European Club, near Brittas Bay, Co Wicklow.  It's a beach that's not easily accessible to the non-golfer/daytripper, i.e., no easy parking plus a muddy walk from the roadside to the beach, but, once there, we can walk north along the pebble beach, with it's all year round sea anglers, or, as we did, head towards the much more interesting and rocky southernmost end to bring you this view.

This is the first of what will be an ongoing 'Rocky' series and, today, we look north, over the rocks above and along the full length of the beach to Mizen Head.

Location, Location

Perched up on a hill at the southernmost end of Brittas Bay with stunning views of the beach and the coastline further north, this house has it all!

Thinking Of Summer

The view from high up on the Arklow road showing part of Brittas Bay beach - it's 5 kilometres long.  Never too soon to think of summer days here!

Back On The Beach

Last weekend was a good time to get back on the ever popular Brittas Bay beach for some leisurely walking in the early spring (very early!) sunshine.  Yes, a first visit this year and a good time to renew old acquaintences - dogs, dog walkers, dunes, surf - whatever!

The Lonesome Fisherman

Now, Wicklow's beaches are popular for beach fishing or is it beachcasting or maybe even surfcasting?  I don't know , I don't fish but just observe. But you're never going to be tripping over each other pursuing whatever your beach sport is, in Wicklow. So today, we find ourselves, after a rough and muddy trek, on the beach which runs alongside the European Club, that famous stretch of golf links just south of Brittas Bay. Here we happen upon the lonesome fisherman, plying his trade and oblivious to all except your interpid blogger!

Beach Dogs

Today, it's Brittas Bay Beach, Co Wicklow and, as usual, plenty of dogs are exercising their owners! Now, you might think that a dog on a beach should be on a leash, but the bye-laws state that "it should be on a leash or under adequate control."  So there!

Beach Graffiti

Another weekday visit to the beach at Brittas Bay, Co Wicklow and, of course, it's deserted.  Even this lifeguard station is closed up.  But someone has left their mark - I won't dignify it by describing it as art or even handiwork - so let's just call it Beach Grafitti - Wicklow style!

This is Theme Day in the City Daily Photo community and today's feature is Graffiti, so  click here to view thumbnails for all participants

Riders On The Beach

Continuing on in yesterday's equine vein, a week ago I posted from the nearly deserted beach at Brittas Bay which, of course is ideal for exercising horses and they are a regular feature all year round.  So today I include a few shots from my walk along the beach where I came upon these riders walking their horses accompanied by their yelping dog!

The dog and rider were trying their best to encourage the horse on the left to go in the water but he was having none of it!

And this is what he was missing:

What's this?  Rider and dog have gone for a swim!

Before The Rain

This past Friday, beautiful day and, above and left, the almost deserted south beach at Brittas Bay, Co Wicklow.  With 5km of white sand dunes and beaches it would be difficult for the beach to appear anything other than deserted, especially on a school day.

Not a school day for our friend Buster, pictured here enjoying the day with his owner - that's him on the upper left.  And then the rains came!

Time For A Pint

A miserable, dank and rainy day in this neck of the woods and what else can you do except go to the pub! So, its off to the local, McDaniels, Brittas Bay, Co Wicklow and, of course, I forgot my camera - but there's always my trusty Samsung camera phone.... and Photoshop!

 

Very quiet here but what would you expect at this hour?