30th August 2022 – paddle to the Achill “Seal” Caves

We paddled about 2 miles east from Dugort beach to the cliffs that housed the infamous Seal Caves. We found the caves but no sign of any seals!

Exploring the rocks around Dugort.
Perfect conditions for rock-hopping.
An Achill Seal Cave
Dugort from the sea.
We rescued a dragonfly from the sea and promptly named him Evinrude.
Dominating the area around Dugart is this 672 metre high hill “Slievemore”.

1st September 2022: 11 mile paddle from Dugort beach to Aarnagh Strand.

We awoke to perfect weather conditions and decided to paddle 5.5 miles east to Aarnagh Strand. About 7 miles of this round trip was across open water and the rest had no feasible landfall – hence the need for calm weather. We explored the substantial caves and rock formations, perfect for kayaking.

The route to the small beach at Aarnagh.
Our mode of transport – Shank’s pony… and a small trolley
The launching and landing sport on Dugort beach.
Typical rock formations
One of the many, very deep caves.
50 metres inside one of the caves.
One of the caves in perspective.
Aarnagh Strand – the halfway, lunch spot.
Lunchtime… now where did I put that flask of tea?
Perfect sea conditions!