Congrats guys on having the good sense to know when to quit on the mountain. Many people do not and Kerry Mountain Rescue is one of the busiest units in the country. Another Great video!
I could never deal with the embarrassment of calling mountain rescue. Respect the mountain and listen to your gut. Thanks for watching Jim, glad you enjoyed it
You are two seasoned hillwalkers showing supreme common sense and knowing when it's time to turn back. Great example. You are a joy to follow. Thanks for your insight. I look forward to your weekly additions.
Great that you have a back up plan and are flexible about the conditions . Stayed in the Black valley youth hostel when it had gas for cooking only.A spartan place for us schoolboys.
Hi Tom and Isobel I have been blown away by your videos which I only discovered a week or so ago. Managed to watch all of the Ireland films- still need to watch the Scotland ones. Your story is inspirational and I can only envy at your bravery and courage in doing something so brilliant. I watch in envy! I really wish I had done something similar at your age…. I am a 50 something Headteacher of a large secondary school in Malvern, Worcestershire and love my job. I certainly can’t complain. However- you have demonstrated that we need to live life to the full….as we never know what is round the corner. As a keen Geographer and outdoor enthusiast, along with a huge affinity to Ireland ( it’s music and Guinness!) you have already got me dreaming of early retirement!! Still a few years yet though, mores the pity. Please keep posting and, maybe one day we will meet up over a beer. Isabel- you would always get a job as a Science teacher in my school, and I would make sure you are looked after. You have such a lovely personality which my students would adore. Such a loss from the profession! If you ever both touring near Malvern and the beautiful Malvern Hills- let me know as we have a lovely Air BnB which would be yours with no cost…..keep me smiling and dreaming with your films…..best wishes Mike
Hey there Mike! Wow thank you so much for this! It's so lovely to hear you are inspired and thanks for your open minded attitude about what we're doing! You'll have plenty of adventures to come I'm sure! Bring on that retirement ha! But nah full respect for you being a headteacher - after having a small insight into the profession - my hat goes off to you - its a toughie and cant even imagine what being a head teacher is like- that's really sweet of you to say those kind things about me and teaching - thank you!! Wow thank you for the amazing offer of the air bnb in Malvern!! if we're in your neck of the woods we will give you a shout :) Best wishes to you too!
Well done again folks, that was some hike you put in! Really loving the background music this week!! Good traditional sounds of Ireland! Wish I had half your energy 👍
yeah even without getting to the top it was a hell of a hike! Thanks, glad you enjoy the music. I wish i could use more of the Irish music we listen to into the vlogs without copy write issues. We listen to a lot in the van. Altan, Eoin Duignan, Lunasa, dervish ext
@@LostInTransit Good stuff!! yeah that copy write is a bit of nightmare when editing! Well enjoy the rest of your week, look forward to next week! Weeks are flying by
You weren't defeated, it's just nature's way of inviting you to come back again on a better day. You made the right choice to stay safe. Thanks for another great episode of your WAW Adventures 👏 👍
Hi John - great to see ya here again! So true! the mountain will still be there on another day! Would love to do it again one day. Thank you for the continued support :)
hey Caoimhe - ha that's so sweet of you to say thank you - we've looked up the show! Not seen it but its an honour that you enjoy our vlogs - thank you!!
Hi guys, that route you took in the Reeks, is a really tough one! And if the weather is any bit dodgy it makes it sooo much harder...you were absolutely right to turn back where you did as the ridge between Beenkeragh and Carrauntoohil is precarious enough in good weather!..if you want to head up Carrauntoohil you could head out to Cronin's Yard..it's much more accessible from that side and there are great facilities at Cronin's...cafe, toilets/showers etc. and I'm sure you can park overnight too 👍
Hey Thomas - ahh thank you for the tips! We did know that this was the tougher route but we were up for the challenge - but yes would have probs made more sense to do the Cronins Yard start point! I do feel a bit gutted that we didn't get to the top but glad you agreed that turning back was the right idea! :) Ha glad to know its considered a tough one and we weren't just being weedy!
Gap of Dunloe is epic. We are going back to Killarney in May and will be sure to revisit it, Rois Castle and Torc Waterfall a couple of other attractions we loved. Ireland is just amazing.
Cheers for the content. I always enjoy it. We used to climb Carrauntoohil when I was younger. It is amazing. We camped up there one winter's night and the thunder and lighting was stupendous. The thunder was like we were sleeping next to a busy railway track. The rest of the group thought they would be coming up to find bodies. Young and dumb but I must admit life was not so humdrum then.
Hey Geoffrey - cheers for watching - wow i cant believe you camped up at Carrauntoohill that must have been a bit scary with the thunder! what a cool experience tho! Sounds like an adventure!
Another great video!...Found another few Vanlife people to watch BUT, you both are my favourites, love your energy and interest in the places you visit...take care of yourselves....From Rosemary.....in Belfast
Hey Rosemary - lovely to see you back here :) Aww yay we're your favourites what an honour!! thanks so much for the lovely comment - take care yourself
The enthusiasm of your Vlogs are very inspiring...the insightful information about the areas you travel, is very helpful! Nice to see the new coffee maker yeah! Enjoy the ring of Kerry ...the road widening construction in places will slow you a bit!! Well done again...fantastic job Rob n Elva
May 1 2023: To see you both reach the top and the winds with the icy terrain is far from impressive. To hear Tom recall the hikes you can so appreciate the amount of time they spend on the mountains. Such energy they both have. Loving your channel and the views. Safe travels.
Love watching your videos very addictive .the gap of dunloe drive is beautiful done it on a horse many years ago your trek in the mountains looked a bit scary was good decision to call it a day I think stay safe guys wherever you go can't wait for the next video
Such a beautiful area! Ross Castle seriously felt like walking into a fairy tale when we were there. There was swans and a huge rainbow over the lake! Thanks for bringing me back :) And Logan also wants to leave as soon as there's people like that so we feel your pain.... haha.
Heya! Aw wow that sounds so magical having the rainbow when you were there ! aha sounds like Logan is on Tom's wavelength! It doesnt even look that busy but i think we just timed it wrong when a big busload of people arrived haha and we were feeling like we wanted to retreat to the quiet nature spots! Thanks for following along!
Enjoying touring Ireland with you. Well done on knowing when to turn back on the mountain, not everyone has such good sense. We don’t like crowds either ☺️ Take care, look forward to watching your next episode 🙂👍
Hey again! So pleased to hear you're enjoying coming along on the adventure with us :) haha love the mutual hate of crowds! enjoy your week and thanks so much for watching
I'm not surprised the attractions around Killarney were so busy, but I'm surprised you didn't make it away from the crowds whilst at Ross Castle to go to the Meeting of the Waters which is an easy, flat walk to where two of the loughs meet and you can write often see people who take the boat trips coming through. It's very picturesque there was well and would have been a great way to get away from the crowds as most people stay better to the Killarney side of the lakes. Also surprised you didn't mention the name of the mountain range are the McGillycuddy Reeks, which always makes me smile. It is an amazingly beautiful area where you are. One thing that I'd like to add is that when you get into West Cork you should definitely try and go to Three Castle Head. It's an amazing setting, not too touristy, although it's becoming more and more famous. It's a bit of a hike across privately owned farmer's land (you have to give a small donation, but not much) to reach an amazing ruined castle by a Lough that is by the clifftops and the Wild Atlantic. Definitely not to be missed, but one warning, check that it's open as the landowner does restrict access at certain times of the year. There are some videos on UA-cam or you want to have a sneak peek as well.
Hey there Matt - yes we had noted the meeting of the waters hike and wanted to do it but the day caught up with us and we didnt have the time whilst we were there! It sounds lovely! ha thats a funny name of the mountain range ! wish we'd noted that in the vid ha! Thanks for the tips of what to see in West Cork :) Three Castle Head is on our things to do list woo! Thanks for watching !
Well done on the decision, iam sure mountain rescue will be delighted to see yous done the right thing , lovely scenery as usual, was Kate Kearneys cottage open ? Anyhow good video come back again and do the mountain in the summer lovely views , but yes the right decision on turning back 👍🙏
Hey Paul - yes like you said its not worth risking it and having to ask for help.. wouldnt have been responsible! Ah yes unfortunately Kate kearneys cottage was closed for winter :( Thank youu we would love to return in summer!! Cheers for the support!
Hello Tom and Is.Hope you are both well and it was great meeting you both last week, Michelle sends her best. I was having a pint with my brother in law yesterday after a round of golf ,I was telling him of your journey and how much fun you,rs having. And how your videos show so much of Ireland that even Irish people don't know about. Anyway he suggested a place for you guys to visit, he had never heard of this place, but through his wife was told of it. Glenchaquin park near Kenmare. He says it is absolutely spectacular and a fantastic walk. So if you are still in the Kennard area it may be worth a visit. Best regards and safe travels. Dennis
Hey Dennis lovely to hear from you! we had a lovely time with you and Michelle last week - was great to meet you ! Aw nice thanks for telling your bro in law about us woo and we did actually go to the Glenichaquin park but unfortunately its a privately owned bit of land and is closed for visitors at the mo.. but we did mange to fly the drone up to take a lot and wow was it spectacular. and we saw the amazing waterfall from afar and camped nearby for a while. was lovely! thanks for watching and have a great weekend. Isabel
Hi Tom & Isobel. Another great video. Really enjoying your trip around our beautiful and rugged West Coast. Huge respect for making the decision to turn back on Carrauntoohil. 👍
Hi Brendan! How lovely so pleased we could make you smile ! Thank you - yeah sometimes you gotta respect that mountain and know when to stop! :) Have a great week !
Came on your channel a week ago and it’s excellent am catching up with you gradually and I have to admit I am extremely envious I think Failte Ireland should be using some of your footage It’s really amazing filming Anyway storm Eunice is on the way so please stay under shelter stay safe and look after each other and I am looking forward to seeing your next video god bless 👍🏻🇮🇪☘️
Hi Brian! so glad you found us woo! thank you so much for the wonderful things you said!! take care too - we are fine and safe and excited to release our next vid tomorrow at 5pm :)
I'm from Belfast, but have lived in the US for almost 28 yrs. Watching your videos makes me really homesick. Hopefully I'll be moving back in the not too distant future though.
Hi Frank - glad you agree we made the right choice. My competitive nature wanted to get to the top but yes it was sensible to turn back when we did! Thank you for watching :)
Hi you ace UA-camrs. You are going from strength to strength. Really sensible to turn back on the hill. Defo the right thing to do. I live in Cumbria and wish more people would realise when it's the right time to leave it for another day. It will still be there. Tom, I am right with you mate. Sometimes you just don't need too many folk! Don't mind a few in the pub but I like to be in those places on my own. I reckon you are getting to some lovely places at the best time, even though you are having to endure the winter. Good on ya both. You are just brilliant. Great to see your subs going up. Keep on truckin'.
Hi Tim what a compliment thank you so much! We are so pleased you are sticking around woo. So true its ok to turn back if you don't feel comfortable or safe, def not worth pushing it! ha I def know what you and Tom mean - sometimes you gotta listen to your body and its ok to run away to the hills for some quiet time! I agree I can imagine some of these spots get a lot busier, I do love traveling this time of year and seeing these peaceful spots :) Thank you so much for your amazing support!! have a great week!
Hey Liam and Janine! Thank you so much!! We would love our paths to cross too, we love your guys channel so much - you're def my new favourite youtubers!
@@LostInTransit thank you, hopefully we can get ourselves sorted so we can go back to adventuring like you guys are so eloquently doing *and making us super envious haha* we spend most our time in and around Barnsley 😄
Hi Tom Iz what beautiful scenery and the views to die for ,don’t fancy you hike up that mountain,I did not realise Ireland was so mountains it’s such a beautiful place this has opened my eyes up a lot ,it looks very cold up that mountain you can see the ice sparkling you done the right thing turning back,it’s better to be safe then sorry you could be a long time being rescued,love watching you two you go to some beautiful places you show us a lot thank you 🙏,,most enjoyable and interesting blog,till next time take care keep safe drive careful, John 🙏🌹☺️🥂🥰👍🤩🥶🥶😘
hey John - what a lovely comment to read thanks a lot for the support :) yess we didnt realise that Ireland was going to be so mountainous either ! it really is such a pleasant surprise I cant believe we haven't traveled here before! It was verryyy cold up that mountain wow yeah was glad to be back down ha! Take care! Great to have you follow along with us :)
Yeah I bet! I think we were just in a bit of a quiet mood where we wanted to retreat to the quiet spots but it was still such a beautiful spot! we also just timed it wrong and a big bus of people turned up the same time as us :)
Great vid, but you made the right decision to quit, as this time of year it so dangerous up there the weather can change in an instant. The Rescue team are constantly being called out there in the Winter not the best of times to do that hike. Better to call it a day and get a few pints of Stout into ya.
Cheers Killian - yeah so right its not worth the risk is it. And def not responsible for the mountain rescue teams to carry on when we knew it was dangerous. Ha love that attitude - yep always safer to have a couple stouts in the warm pubs!! :)
Good decision to turn back. It’s tempting not to take mountains of that height as seriously as the Alps or Pyrenees but they’re still dangerous. Unfortunately there’s regularly people killed on Irish mountains due to changes in weather and falls etc.
Absolutely loving your videos of touring around Ireland. I am from Wexford(South East of Ireland) so if you guys are coming around to these parts at some point, ill give you guys a few really great places to visit. If you guys can find a Mr Price shop(They are all around Ireland), i would recommend you go in as you will find plastic and wooden cutlery :) Keep creating. Yous are doing a great job with the vlogs and the editing and inspiring me and so many others. Enjoy the rest of Ireland
Heya! wow thank you its really lovely to hear you're enjoying the videos! We will be heading to Wexford at some point so would appreciate the tips on where to go :) oooh will be looking our for Mr Price sounds right up my street that kinda shop ha. We do actually have a new pack of forks now from Centra ha it was getting silly ! Thanks we appreciate the support for the channel. have a great week!
@@LostInTransit Its great you got the cutlery sorted at least 😂 A few places I would recommend to visit in Wexford would be 1. Johnstown Castle 2. Tintern Abby 3. Hook Lighthouse(oldest working lighthouse in the world) 4. Wexford Heritage Centre 5. Curracloe beach(voted number 1 Beach in Ireland) 6. Wells House and Gardens Hope you enjoy and looking forward to seeing the Wexford vlog 😀
That was a sika deer not a roe deer,because roe deer aren't present in ireland.You should have gone up the devils ladder not a stroll but far more straightforward .Ye did well climbing one of the highest mountains in ireland you were wise to not go on further you have nothing to prove and no point going out of your comfort zone and risking your safety for no good reason.
We did have a look at the devils ladder, but were tempted by the idea of bagging 4/5 of irelands tallest peaks. we are still tempted to give it another go, this time we will probably take that route up. Yeah i think one of the things that makes a good climber is knowing when to turn back
good call to abandon Coomloughra horseshoe (that ridgewalk), very very sketchy. Torc always busy, but also the beginning of the old Killarney to Kenmare road a beautiful 12k walk and where, if you know where to look, is a hidden Holly Forest. An enchanted place so much so you might begin to believe maybe there are fairies after all 🙂
Thats a shame would have loved to find that little holly wood, it sounds amazing. Although i also kind of like that it remains hidden un-broadcasted over youtube. We should have pushed on, i will know for next time
Just to let you know guys we don't have a large population of Roe deer here in Ireland and the deer you guys saw in Tomies wood were Sika deer which are a japanese species originally introduced for hunting. So glad you loved Killarney, one of my favourite places in Ireland!
Heya ! Its actually from fatface a couple years ago so not sure it would be in stock anymore ha. Its made out of recycled bottles ! To be honest its more warm that waterproof! He actually bought it when he was teaching for playground duty ha!
Hi Guys, great video again, wait for South Kerry 🙂 , the Iveragh Peninsula is probably more majestic than the Dingle Peninsula, so much to explore, great Irish history. Mountain stage is breath taking, old railway line to your left. Keep safe on your travels. Eamonn
Hey Eamonn - thank you so much! It really is such a beautiful part of the world - Looking forward to releasing our next vid! Take care thanks for watching!
Nice I’ve only recently came across your channel but I like your vibes and that you guys are getting to see some beautiful parts of Ireland on your journey !! Sweet happy travels guys !
A very beautiful area. The hilll climbing does zap your energy. It is tough going walking constantly up hill on rough ground. There is a bit of introvert and extrovert in us all .but I do prefer to be away from big crowds personally myself. I know that feeling of just wanting to be away from everything else. Another beautiful place on the list. If you ever visit the Antrim coast again. Go to glenariff waterfalls near waterfoot . It’s a nice scenic place. Good luck on your travels.
Hi there! Glad you understood what we meant about needing a bit of quiet time in nature! Yes the climbing def zaps your energy I dont think I realised how much it had affected me - was quite a tough hike! thank you so much for watching :)
That will have been Holy Water 🤣What an intrepid pair of climbers!! Where do you get all your info on climbs and places to visit? I’m Irish and I haven’t seen half of what you’ve seen in glorious Ireland. I injured my shin at Torc Waterfall in 1970 and ended up in hospital for 2 weeks!! Memories came flooding back. Well done! Great video again 👍
Hi Marian! Ha maybe there was something about that water :D We use a website called alltrails for a lot of our hikes - we also have lots of really useful suggestions from people we meet or in the comments! normally a quick google "hikes around ____" suffices! And we do spend a bit of extra time finding the best / most interesting routes. Oh no your poor shin that must have been painful! Thanks so much for watching!
Wonderful vlog both, absolutely awesome scenery, and what an amazing mountain pass. Loved it. I'm with Tom, rather be out in the wilds instead of around lots of people, everyone seems to get in the way. Safe travels both, look forward to watching more adventures. Take care
Hey Asa - thank you - Ah glad you can understand what Tom was feeling - sometimes you gotta just go and get some quiet nature time ay! Take care and thank you for your lovely support!!
@@LostInTransit They are two kinds of deer in kilarney national park red and sika.The sika originate in japan,but the red deer herd in the park are native to ireland
Céad míle fáilte Guys , cheers for posting another inspiring and visually beautifully shot vid, I've watched a good bit of your channels content since i first came across an Irish vid in the 'suggested for you' a couple of months ago and have been a sub since , your really getting good filming and editing ,because you mix the chatting/explaining really well with the scenery and always cool background music ,sure your nearly pros at it now by this stage ,so fairplay to both of ye!
Hey thank you for the Céad míle fáilte!! Love that! Aw we really appreciate your kind words here - thank you! so pleased you subbed woo and all that credit regarding the editing goes to Tom - I agree he does a good mix of music and chat and I we still have a lot to learn - hope to keep improving each week :) Thanks for your support!
Well done you two,ye climbed one of my hubbies fave mountains. Re Torc, thats why i was hoping ye would climb the back way, so much quieter, a good ould Irish hike there. We rarely go the front way. Love to hear ye are going wild swimming, one of my fave hobbies all year round. Enjoy guys. Loving the Irish tour, its superb. Well done
Aw shame we missed out on going the back way up Torc waterfall - that sounds so good! and we love and good ol' irish hike! amazing thats lovely that you wild swim all year round - we've met so many people here doing it! it's inspiring! It does feel great to get in that cold water! Thank you for all the kind support! :)
Thanks I'm and Isobel for another brilliant video.👍 Really enjoyed it, and well done for making the right decision - that mountain was way too steep and slippery. Ha ha, Tom the plastics forks deffo need an upgrade 😀
Thank you Peter for your wonderful continued support! so pleased you enjoyed it! yes pleased we turned back too! not worth it haha yes finally we do have an upgrade on the forks lol!
Good hike guys. Was getting nervous for you seeing the ice on the rocks and hkw steep it was. My parents uses to take us to holiday in KIllorglin during the Puck Fair. Beautiful part if the country
Hi Martin - cheers! Glad we turned back when we did ! aw what a lovely area to take holidays! oooh we have been told about this Puck Fair ! sounds so cool would love to go one year!
Hi, another delightful journey, loved the wiggley roads and spectacular views, kept expecting you both to dive into those lochs, ha ha. thank you for taking us along your exploration of that wonderful country. looking forward to the next instalment. Take care, xxx
Hi Cate - thank you very much - its a pleasure reading this! Haha we were a bit weedy with our wild swimming in this episode - but reignited our love for it next week! Thank you for coming along on the adventures with us :) have a lovely week!
Another great vid guys, well done on your hike, it’s a tough one but you did the right thing, not chancing the summit, safety first always, looking forward to the next one
Should you ever get lost in the mountains, the Irish Army rescue helicopters have a new location system based on a return text message, your location is loggged on their screen for rescue.
Bless ye so ye were in my town of killarney then great video but did ye sample the local pubs in the town 😀. And best time for torc is during the week less busier than the weekend
Hey aw ha love that - come along for a ride in our backpacks ha! So lovely to have you follow along and sounds like you have a similar ethos to us - it really is the simple things that are most important isn't it! I do have an even stronger love for nature after coming to Ireland!
Completely agree, for all the modern gadgets and devices, the greatest joy can be found in the woods, spotting a woodpecker or a deer, walking along a stream or river; heaven!!One of my happiest memories is of spending 5 nights in the rain forests of Costa Rica. Sleeping in basic wooden huts, gathering water in roof vats, waking up to the sounds and sights of the forest, utter joy.
The quality of your videos are excellent, the mix of banter, information, drone footage, and landscape views really works. You show off the wonderful scenery so well, it looks magical. Keep up the great work and stay safe.
Hey Ronan wow what an amazing compliment thank you so much! we are so pleased you enjoy the format of the videos and we want to work to improve them each week woo! Take care and have a great week - thanks for the support!
Excellent video guys, great filming and editing...and fab locations that I know well. And I'm with you on the 'avoiding crowds' for sure. Cheers, Steve
Hey Stephen - thank youu! we're glad you understand what we meant about the crowds - you know sometimes you gotta just listen to your body and if you're tired and wanna be alone in nature thats ok too ! :) Thanks for watching!
Definitely the correct and sensible decision to cut short heading up Carrauntoohil. It’ll still be there tomorrow and many more days. Love your videos. Wish I was 40 years younger! Keep going! 👍
So true that the mountain is always there! we were tempted to give it another go via a different route but the weather hasnt been very clear so think we might have had the same issue! thank you so much for the channel support!! have a great week !
Hi Andy - Thats great that you got to come here as a family - it really is a special area! Thank you for watching and glad we could give you a bit of a reminder :)
Wow thanks so much! we actually use a GoPro Hero 9 for most of our shots and the DJI MINI 2 drone - we do occasionally use Tom's Canon m50 for b-roll but its mainly just shot on the GoPro :) Thank you for your support!
Heyy! Thank you so much! We would love to venture into Europe ! We just have to make a plan around the 90 day schengen rule now due to brexit! Doh! Thank you for watching :)
Another great video guys, I love watching you's every week and i am looking forward to yr next upload already.You both make a great couple, sharing a great life together.❤❤❤🙏🙏
Right decision Guys, on Carrauntoohill, We did it Sept 2020, started at Cronin's yard, up Devil's Ladder, and back down the Zig Zags path. No view for us that day, but we heard later one person broke their leg and another suffered chest pains, which kept Mountain Rescue busy.. Loving the vlogs!
Hey John - oh my goodness sounds like a lot happened the day you climbed it! it is pretty dangerous up there! glad you got to summit - maybe next time we'll climb up Cronin's yard way! Devils ladder sounds cool.
That mountain hike turned into some serious steep climbing. I used to love that stuff, a million years ago. Well done for tackling it. Am sure you did make the right decision not to tackle that last peak though. If you had made it along the ridge and up to the top - in all that poor visibility and ice, getting down would have probably been in the dark. The majority of people who get into serious on mountains, do so on the descent, especially late ones. Gorgeous scenery very well captured on your devices. You’ve actually inspired me to do those valley lanes on my adventure bike - when I’ve built it. Thank you for sharing Peace
Heya - yeah very true wise words - like you said the injuries are mostly happening on the descent so i agree we did the right thing to go back! I hope you enjoy the valley lanes on your bike - sounds like a proper adventure - especially building it too!!
Great Vlog, yeah kilarney is very touristy, a pity when it's got beautiful scenery! It gets a lot of bus tours from dublin too. I heard it once had more hotel beds than Dublin! X
Hey Ali - wow can you imagine if that stat about hotel beds is true! :O it was busy but was very beautiful!! I think we were just in a bit of a quiet hermit mood but it was a stunner of an area!
Well I can't say I'm delighted you two Penguins didn't make it to the top of Carrunpoohill because it's one of the scariest climbs imaginable in weather like this. I'm even more surprised the pair of you didn't throw yourselves into the nearest lake. Must have been all that warm water back in the AirBnB that's stopped you trying to freeze yourselves, but happy to see you made it down in one piece.
Hey Edward ha love it penguins :P hah we're back at our love for wild swimming again in next weeks episode!! that lake would have been sooo cold but it would have been such an amazing backdrop!! probs not the best idea before a hike haha! thanks for watching again !!
Definitely the right decision not to complete the hike, four out of five peaks is impressive. Loved the pass you drove along, the scenery over there is so dramatic.
Hey Mark - we agree it was the right decision! not worth pushing through and risking getting injured is it! Thanks for watching - it really is a beautiful pass isnt it. :)
Your pronunciations are brill you know your here so long your honorary Irish ☘️ get up to Dalkey for a swim hawks cliff Dalkey Dublin don’t forget the copper coast on your way up the gillimines swimming place tramore
Hi David thank you so much! I am surprised to hear that ha as I feel a bit embarrassed about my pronunciation! Think it helps a lot speaking to locals and hearing how they pronounce the places :) Ok Not sure if we will make it all the way up to Dalkey we will see but noted for a future trip if not - we will be doing the copper coast :) Hope we make it to Tramore too! thanks for all the tips!
Your Transit is not a small van; and IMO your climb up the mountain is not a route I recognise ... but ye seem to be knowin yer ways, so what do I know? OH! and I loved recently how ye ran out of €3 x 2 admission fees ... believe me it was much more expensive when I wus yeaar agg. A problem I found in Kerry is that EVERYONE though YOU were visiting THEM exclusively
"Overly Touristy!" In fact to avoid that ~ you ARE travelling in the BEST time. You wouldn't have been allowed access to much of the precious places you visit in the Republic in Summer ~ Torc has visitors year round, especially after heavy rains ~ ;) Two of children started to scale that, one actually scaled that waterfall, waterfall side when they 6&8 ..... we embarrassingly met the Mountain Rescue Team as we made out way back down the pathway ....
Hey again Gerard - like you say we are visiting at the best time to avoid busy areas and to be honest it really wasn't that busy I think we'd just arrived at the wrong moment when another bus load of people arrived ha . Torc is beautiful so no wonder its gets so many visitors! Oh no I hope those children were safe!
I got 100ft from the top in 2006 then had a heart attack. Ended up with two stents at the GALWAY CLINIC, week in intensive care. All ended well, been back to Ireland many times since. Slainte!
Wow thats amazing that your dad climbed Carrauntoohill at 80 what an incredible achievement! Love that what an inspiration :) I hope i'm that fit at 80! Thank you so much for the positivity
@@LostInTransit aw thankyou so much 💕my Dad died last year at the age of 90, loved swimming, cycling and rambling, was a friend and mentor to many people he would've been delighted to see your adventures and encourage you to keep going and stay safe 💕
Was down in that part of Ireland a few years ago (before the pandemic) and I'm assuming that after having done Dingle you've come to do Killarney before heading back to do the Ring of Kerry? Surely you aren't going to miss that out, although it is very popular so will be busier I expect than many of these other places you've been to, although not to be missed?
Hey woo cant wait to try those stouts! was on the Neil Prendeville show on Red FM in cork today talking about that actually! Ha looking forward to the Beamish and Murphy's taste test! :)
Hi you two ! Haven't a clue what you're talking about most of the time. ( just Your English accents ). But I love your enthusiasm. Carranthouhill is difficult. Mount Brandon not so bad. But you were sensible not to go any further. I have a copper kettle just like yours. It's an antique now. Must give it a polish ! Great videos folks. Keep them coming !
Hey Peter :) haha sorry you cant understand us haha hope we dont mumble or speak too fast lol. Glad you are enjoyin the vids woo. Ha nice one i love our copper kettle - got it from a charity shop for a tenner - i need to polish ours too!
Very wise decision to return I’ve been on the mountain a few times and unfortunately a lot of people don’t turn back and have lost their lives. Great informational video enjoy your trips
The abby was so good, you really get to nose around and explore the old ruins, i really loved it there. We didn't go to the house, we were a bit scared off after the "crowds" at torc.
Hi. You were staying about 8 miles from my home when you stayed at Beaufort and Carrauntouhill. I could have brought you a nice hot dinner to welcome you! Or a pint! I hope you have enjoyed Killarney and it's surroundings. Clodagh...
Hi guys! Great vlog! I’m wondering what are the words under your place names on your vlogs? 😊👍 and what program/app do you use to edit your vlogs? Thank you 😊
Heya thank you for watching!! :) The 3 words are what 3 words and they tell you the exact location of where we were - either using an app or online. We use finalcut pro to edit our videos! Thanks!
Congrats guys on having the good sense to know when to quit on the mountain. Many people do not and Kerry Mountain Rescue is one of the busiest units in the country. Another Great video!
I could never deal with the embarrassment of calling mountain rescue. Respect the mountain and listen to your gut. Thanks for watching Jim, glad you enjoyed it
You are two seasoned hillwalkers showing supreme common sense and knowing when it's time to turn back. Great example. You are a joy to follow. Thanks for your insight. I look forward to your weekly additions.
Great that you have a back up plan and are flexible about the conditions . Stayed in the Black valley youth hostel when it had gas for cooking only.A spartan place for us schoolboys.
Hi Tom and Isobel
I have been blown away by your videos which I only discovered a week or so ago. Managed to watch all of the Ireland films- still need to watch the Scotland ones. Your story is inspirational and I can only envy at your bravery and courage in doing something so brilliant. I watch in envy! I really wish I had done something similar at your age….
I am a 50 something Headteacher of a large secondary school in Malvern, Worcestershire and love my job. I certainly can’t complain. However- you have demonstrated that we need to live life to the full….as we never know what is round the corner. As a keen Geographer and outdoor enthusiast, along with a huge affinity to Ireland ( it’s music and Guinness!) you have already got me dreaming of early retirement!! Still a few years yet though, mores the pity. Please keep posting and, maybe one day we will meet up over a beer. Isabel- you would always get a job as a Science teacher in my school, and I would make sure you are looked after. You have such a lovely personality which my students would adore. Such a loss from the profession! If you ever both touring near Malvern and the beautiful Malvern Hills- let me know as we have a lovely Air BnB which would be yours with no cost…..keep me smiling and dreaming with your films…..best wishes Mike
Hey there Mike! Wow thank you so much for this! It's so lovely to hear you are inspired and thanks for your open minded attitude about what we're doing! You'll have plenty of adventures to come I'm sure! Bring on that retirement ha! But nah full respect for you being a headteacher - after having a small insight into the profession - my hat goes off to you - its a toughie and cant even imagine what being a head teacher is like- that's really sweet of you to say those kind things about me and teaching - thank you!! Wow thank you for the amazing offer of the air bnb in Malvern!! if we're in your neck of the woods we will give you a shout :) Best wishes to you too!
@@LostInTransit thank you guys- really appreciate your response. Enjoy the rest of Ireland…..I will look forward to your next epic instalment!❤️
Well done again folks, that was some hike you put in! Really loving the background music this week!! Good traditional sounds of Ireland! Wish I had half your energy 👍
yeah even without getting to the top it was a hell of a hike! Thanks, glad you enjoy the music. I wish i could use more of the Irish music we listen to into the vlogs without copy write issues. We listen to a lot in the van. Altan, Eoin Duignan, Lunasa, dervish ext
@@LostInTransit Good stuff!! yeah that copy write is a bit of nightmare when editing! Well enjoy the rest of your week, look forward to next week! Weeks are flying by
You weren't defeated, it's just nature's way of inviting you to come back again on a better day. You made the right choice to stay safe. Thanks for another great episode of your WAW Adventures 👏 👍
Hi John - great to see ya here again! So true! the mountain will still be there on another day! Would love to do it again one day. Thank you for the continued support :)
The best thing to watch on the big TV on a Sunday evening by far.
Thank you so much, thats so nice to hear. Im so pleased you are enjoying the videos!
Guys, You have become the Glenroe for a Sunday Night. Brilliant as always.
hey Caoimhe - ha that's so sweet of you to say thank you - we've looked up the show! Not seen it but its an honour that you enjoy our vlogs - thank you!!
Amazing views guys, and loving Toms bubble hat. You guys really are a breath of fresh air. Already looking forward to the next journey.
Yeah i love the hat too! it was a gift, i never take it off now.
Hi guys, that route you took in the Reeks, is a really tough one! And if the weather is any bit dodgy it makes it sooo much harder...you were absolutely right to turn back where you did as the ridge between Beenkeragh and Carrauntoohil is precarious enough in good weather!..if you want to head up Carrauntoohil you could head out to Cronin's Yard..it's much more accessible from that side and there are great facilities at Cronin's...cafe, toilets/showers etc. and I'm sure you can park overnight too 👍
Spot on, I was expecting to see devils ladder route. especially with tired legs.
Hey Thomas - ahh thank you for the tips! We did know that this was the tougher route but we were up for the challenge - but yes would have probs made more sense to do the Cronins Yard start point! I do feel a bit gutted that we didn't get to the top but glad you agreed that turning back was the right idea! :) Ha glad to know its considered a tough one and we weren't just being weedy!
Gap of Dunloe is epic. We are going back to Killarney in May and will be sure to revisit it, Rois Castle and Torc Waterfall a couple of other attractions we loved. Ireland is just amazing.
Hey Lee, Ireland really is amazing isn't it!!
Cheers for the content. I always enjoy it. We used to climb Carrauntoohil when I was younger. It is amazing. We camped up there one winter's night and the thunder and lighting was stupendous. The thunder was like we were sleeping next to a busy railway track. The rest of the group thought they would be coming up to find bodies. Young and dumb but I must admit life was not so humdrum then.
Hey Geoffrey - cheers for watching - wow i cant believe you camped up at Carrauntoohill that must have been a bit scary with the thunder! what a cool experience tho! Sounds like an adventure!
Another great video!...Found another few Vanlife people to watch BUT, you both are my favourites, love your energy and interest in the places you visit...take care of yourselves....From Rosemary.....in Belfast
Hey Rosemary - lovely to see you back here :) Aww yay we're your favourites what an honour!! thanks so much for the lovely comment - take care yourself
The enthusiasm of your Vlogs are very inspiring...the insightful information about the areas you travel, is very helpful!
Nice to see the new coffee maker yeah!
Enjoy the ring of Kerry ...the road widening construction in places will slow you a bit!!
Well done again...fantastic job
Rob n Elva
Ah that makes sense we have just passed some road works, that must have been what they were up to.
Thanks for watching, glad youre enjoying them
May 1 2023: To see you both reach the top and the winds with the icy terrain is far from impressive. To hear Tom recall the hikes you can so appreciate the amount of time they spend on the mountains. Such energy they both have. Loving your channel and the views. Safe travels.
Love watching your videos very addictive .the gap of dunloe drive is beautiful done it on a horse many years ago your trek in the mountains looked a bit scary was good decision to call it a day I think stay safe guys wherever you go can't wait for the next video
Such a beautiful area! Ross Castle seriously felt like walking into a fairy tale when we were there. There was swans and a huge rainbow over the lake! Thanks for bringing me back :) And Logan also wants to leave as soon as there's people like that so we feel your pain.... haha.
Heya! Aw wow that sounds so magical having the rainbow when you were there ! aha sounds like Logan is on Tom's wavelength! It doesnt even look that busy but i think we just timed it wrong when a big busload of people arrived haha and we were feeling like we wanted to retreat to the quiet nature spots! Thanks for following along!
Enjoying touring Ireland with you. Well done on knowing when to turn back on the mountain, not everyone has such good sense. We don’t like crowds either ☺️ Take care, look forward to watching your next episode 🙂👍
Hey again! So pleased to hear you're enjoying coming along on the adventure with us :) haha love the mutual hate of crowds! enjoy your week and thanks so much for watching
I'm not surprised the attractions around Killarney were so busy, but I'm surprised you didn't make it away from the crowds whilst at Ross Castle to go to the Meeting of the Waters which is an easy, flat walk to where two of the loughs meet and you can write often see people who take the boat trips coming through. It's very picturesque there was well and would have been a great way to get away from the crowds as most people stay better to the Killarney side of the lakes. Also surprised you didn't mention the name of the mountain range are the McGillycuddy Reeks, which always makes me smile. It is an amazingly beautiful area where you are.
One thing that I'd like to add is that when you get into West Cork you should definitely try and go to Three Castle Head. It's an amazing setting, not too touristy, although it's becoming more and more famous. It's a bit of a hike across privately owned farmer's land (you have to give a small donation, but not much) to reach an amazing ruined castle by a Lough that is by the clifftops and the Wild Atlantic. Definitely not to be missed, but one warning, check that it's open as the landowner does restrict access at certain times of the year. There are some videos on UA-cam or you want to have a sneak peek as well.
Hey there Matt - yes we had noted the meeting of the waters hike and wanted to do it but the day caught up with us and we didnt have the time whilst we were there! It sounds lovely! ha thats a funny name of the mountain range ! wish we'd noted that in the vid ha! Thanks for the tips of what to see in West Cork :) Three Castle Head is on our things to do list woo! Thanks for watching !
That hike was intense and you should be applauded for getting so far. Another great vid 👏👏👏👏
hey Davey ha thank you for the applause !
Well done on the decision, iam sure mountain rescue will be delighted to see yous done the right thing , lovely scenery as usual, was Kate Kearneys cottage open ? Anyhow good video come back again and do the mountain in the summer lovely views , but yes the right decision on turning back 👍🙏
Hey Paul - yes like you said its not worth risking it and having to ask for help.. wouldnt have been responsible! Ah yes unfortunately Kate kearneys cottage was closed for winter :( Thank youu we would love to return in summer!! Cheers for the support!
Hello Tom and Is.Hope you are both well and it was great meeting you both last week, Michelle sends her best.
I was having a pint with my brother in law yesterday after a round of golf ,I was telling him of your journey and how much fun you,rs having. And how your videos show so much of Ireland that even Irish people don't know about.
Anyway he suggested a place for you guys to visit, he had never heard of this place, but through his wife was told of it.
Glenchaquin park near Kenmare. He says it is absolutely spectacular and a fantastic walk.
So if you are still in the Kennard area it may be worth a visit.
Best regards and safe travels.
Dennis
Hey Dennis lovely to hear from you! we had a lovely time with you and Michelle last week - was great to meet you ! Aw nice thanks for telling your bro in law about us woo and we did actually go to the Glenichaquin park but unfortunately its a privately owned bit of land and is closed for visitors at the mo.. but we did mange to fly the drone up to take a lot and wow was it spectacular. and we saw the amazing waterfall from afar and camped nearby for a while. was lovely! thanks for watching and have a great weekend. Isabel
Hi Tom & Isobel. Another great video. Really enjoying your trip around our beautiful and rugged West Coast. Huge respect for making the decision to turn back on Carrauntoohil. 👍
hey Fergus, thank you glad you enjoyed! yep so pleased we turned back but would like to tackle it one day!!
Brilliant guys brings a smile to my face watching it as the week begins stay well and safe -- plus agree with comments good call to quit the mountain
Hi Brendan! How lovely so pleased we could make you smile ! Thank you - yeah sometimes you gotta respect that mountain and know when to stop! :) Have a great week !
Came on your channel a week ago and it’s excellent am catching up with you gradually and I have to admit I am extremely envious I think Failte Ireland should be using some of your footage It’s really amazing filming Anyway storm Eunice is on the way so please stay under shelter stay safe and look after each other and I am looking forward to seeing your next video god bless 👍🏻🇮🇪☘️
Hi Brian! so glad you found us woo! thank you so much for the wonderful things you said!! take care too - we are fine and safe and excited to release our next vid tomorrow at 5pm :)
I'm from Belfast, but have lived in the US for almost 28 yrs. Watching your videos makes me really homesick. Hopefully I'll be moving back in the not too distant future though.
Hi Raymond - Aw sorry you feel homesick ! i hope you get to visit Belfast again soon! Take care and have a great week :)
@@LostInTransit Aww thank you. Enjoy the rest of your time in Ireland.
Brilliant decision to stop climbing. Well done to you for keeping safe. Great to see you really enjoying the scenery.
Hi Frank - glad you agree we made the right choice. My competitive nature wanted to get to the top but yes it was sensible to turn back when we did! Thank you for watching :)
Hi you ace UA-camrs. You are going from strength to strength. Really sensible to turn back on the hill. Defo the right thing to do. I live in Cumbria and wish more people would realise when it's the right time to leave it for another day. It will still be there. Tom, I am right with you mate. Sometimes you just don't need too many folk! Don't mind a few in the pub but I like to be in those places on my own. I reckon you are getting to some lovely places at the best time, even though you are having to endure the winter. Good on ya both. You are just brilliant. Great to see your subs going up. Keep on truckin'.
Hi Tim what a compliment thank you so much! We are so pleased you are sticking around woo. So true its ok to turn back if you don't feel comfortable or safe, def not worth pushing it! ha I def know what you and Tom mean - sometimes you gotta listen to your body and its ok to run away to the hills for some quiet time! I agree I can imagine some of these spots get a lot busier, I do love traveling this time of year and seeing these peaceful spots :) Thank you so much for your amazing support!! have a great week!
Absolutely feickin brilliant, the highlight of the week, roll on next week, can't wait, drive safe 💚💚💚
Hey Simon ha so pleased you enjoyed it! yayy love the enthusiasm! next weeks gonna be a goodun! :) Have a great week!
Loved the video, and the way you are both capturing and experiencing Ireland. Would love our paths to cross this year 💚🚐👍
Hey Liam and Janine! Thank you so much!! We would love our paths to cross too, we love your guys channel so much - you're def my new favourite youtubers!
@@LostInTransit thank you, hopefully we can get ourselves sorted so we can go back to adventuring like you guys are so eloquently doing *and making us super envious haha* we spend most our time in and around Barnsley 😄
Btw most cemetries/graveyards have free running water supply in Ireland.
Thanks Jay - we have been using these taps actually - such a good tip to know! :)
Hi Tom Iz what beautiful scenery and the views to die for ,don’t fancy you hike up that mountain,I did not realise Ireland was so mountains it’s such a beautiful place this has opened my eyes up a lot ,it looks very cold up that mountain you can see the ice sparkling you done the right thing turning back,it’s better to be safe then sorry you could be a long time being rescued,love watching you two you go to some beautiful places you show us a lot thank you 🙏,,most enjoyable and interesting blog,till next time take care keep safe drive careful, John 🙏🌹☺️🥂🥰👍🤩🥶🥶😘
hey John - what a lovely comment to read thanks a lot for the support :) yess we didnt realise that Ireland was going to be so mountainous either ! it really is such a pleasant surprise I cant believe we haven't traveled here before! It was verryyy cold up that mountain wow yeah was glad to be back down ha! Take care! Great to have you follow along with us :)
I think you made the right call - those rocks were toooooo slick
Yeah they were pretty sketchy, and the path was so scrambley
Love watching your videos, well done, looking forward to the next one 📺
Thanks Des - great to have you follow along :) excited to release our next one woo!
You should see Killarney in the summer The its busy...
Yeah I bet! I think we were just in a bit of a quiet mood where we wanted to retreat to the quiet spots but it was still such a beautiful spot! we also just timed it wrong and a big bus of people turned up the same time as us :)
try Cuas Crom bay for swimming..near Cahersiveen
Don't be too disappointed. You made the right decision. People have lost their lives on mountains like that in Ireland.
Hi there - very true - its not worth the risk at all is it. Thank you!
Hi guys. Yet another great vid love your adventures around Ireland. Keep safe.
Hey Geoff thanks for watching - great to see ya here again - take care and hope you're having a good weekend :)
Great vid, but you made the right decision to quit, as this time of year it so dangerous up there the weather can change in an instant. The Rescue team are constantly being called out there in the Winter not the best of times to do that hike. Better to call it a day and get a few pints of Stout into ya.
Cheers Killian - yeah so right its not worth the risk is it. And def not responsible for the mountain rescue teams to carry on when we knew it was dangerous. Ha love that attitude - yep always safer to have a couple stouts in the warm pubs!! :)
Chat in the comments haha. Still with you pair.
Hey Paul haha woo glad you're sticking around! Lovely to see you here - have a great week!
Thanks for the lovely vlog. You are both quite brave to tour during the winter.
Hey Neil, thank you so much for watching along :)
Good decision to turn back. It’s tempting not to take mountains of that height as seriously as the Alps or Pyrenees but they’re still dangerous. Unfortunately there’s regularly people killed on Irish mountains due to changes in weather and falls etc.
Hi David - you're so right that its important to take care as they can be so dangerous! Thanks for watching :)
Absolutely loving your videos of touring around Ireland. I am from Wexford(South East of Ireland) so if you guys are coming around to these parts at some point, ill give you guys a few really great places to visit. If you guys can find a Mr Price shop(They are all around Ireland), i would recommend you go in as you will find plastic and wooden cutlery :) Keep creating. Yous are doing a great job with the vlogs and the editing and inspiring me and so many others. Enjoy the rest of Ireland
Heya! wow thank you its really lovely to hear you're enjoying the videos! We will be heading to Wexford at some point so would appreciate the tips on where to go :) oooh will be looking our for Mr Price sounds right up my street that kinda shop ha. We do actually have a new pack of forks now from Centra ha it was getting silly ! Thanks we appreciate the support for the channel. have a great week!
@@LostInTransit Its great you got the cutlery sorted at least 😂
A few places I would recommend to visit in Wexford would be
1. Johnstown Castle
2. Tintern Abby
3. Hook Lighthouse(oldest working lighthouse in the world)
4. Wexford Heritage Centre
5. Curracloe beach(voted number 1 Beach in Ireland)
6. Wells House and Gardens
Hope you enjoy and looking forward to seeing the Wexford vlog 😀
That was a sika deer not a roe deer,because roe deer aren't present in ireland.You should have gone up the devils ladder not a stroll but far more straightforward .Ye did well climbing one of the highest mountains in ireland you were wise to not go on further you have nothing to prove and no point going out of your comfort zone and risking your safety for no good reason.
We did have a look at the devils ladder, but were tempted by the idea of bagging 4/5 of irelands tallest peaks. we are still tempted to give it another go, this time we will probably take that route up. Yeah i think one of the things that makes a good climber is knowing when to turn back
Sensible to turn back , that’s often a more courageous choice than going on. You can do the big one another time. Well done anyway.
Hey Thanks yes it was the right choice to turn back! not worth the risk ay!
good call to abandon Coomloughra horseshoe (that ridgewalk), very very sketchy. Torc always busy, but also the beginning of the old Killarney to Kenmare road a beautiful 12k walk and where, if you know where to look, is a hidden Holly Forest. An enchanted place so much so you might begin to believe maybe there are fairies after all 🙂
Thats a shame would have loved to find that little holly wood, it sounds amazing. Although i also kind of like that it remains hidden un-broadcasted over youtube. We should have pushed on, i will know for next time
Just to let you know guys we don't have a large population of Roe deer here in Ireland and the deer you guys saw in Tomies wood were Sika deer which are a japanese species originally introduced for hunting. So glad you loved Killarney, one of my favourite places in Ireland!
hey cheers for this - someone else actually mentioned this too - we'll know for next time! :)
Tom, what's your (orange) coat make/model? Looking for a replacement for my Regatta....
Heya ! Its actually from fatface a couple years ago so not sure it would be in stock anymore ha. Its made out of recycled bottles ! To be honest its more warm that waterproof! He actually bought it when he was teaching for playground duty ha!
@@LostInTransit My Regatta is water proof but not warm, trying to find a coat that does both?!
Great seeing these video from where I'm from :)
hey Peter thank you for watching!
Just wondering what you use to guide you on your journeys and hikes?
Heyy we use a website called alltrails! its pretty handy :)
Hi Guys, great video again, wait for South Kerry 🙂 , the Iveragh Peninsula is probably more majestic than the Dingle Peninsula, so much to explore, great Irish history. Mountain stage is breath taking, old railway line to your left. Keep safe on your travels.
Eamonn
Hey Eamonn - thank you so much! It really is such a beautiful part of the world - Looking forward to releasing our next vid! Take care thanks for watching!
Nice I’ve only recently came across your channel but I like your vibes and that you guys are getting to see some beautiful parts of Ireland on your journey !! Sweet happy travels guys !
Heyaa - thanks I'm so pleased you came across our channel and are enjoying it! Thank youu!!
Fantastic you Lovelies...beautiful wild Countryside ...Peace ✌and happiness 😍
Thanks Mike! yeah what an incredible place! we cant believe how much Ireland has to offer, it just keeps on giving
A very beautiful area. The hilll climbing does zap your energy. It is tough going walking constantly up hill on rough ground. There is a bit of introvert and extrovert in us all .but I do prefer to be away from big crowds personally myself. I know that feeling of just wanting to be away from everything else. Another beautiful place on the list. If you ever visit the Antrim coast again. Go to glenariff waterfalls near waterfoot . It’s a nice scenic place. Good luck on your travels.
Hi there! Glad you understood what we meant about needing a bit of quiet time in nature! Yes the climbing def zaps your energy I dont think I realised how much it had affected me - was quite a tough hike! thank you so much for watching :)
4:12 Ventriloquism!! 🧐😎😜
oh haha yeahh ! yeah tom's getting pretty good at it
That will have been Holy Water 🤣What an intrepid pair of climbers!! Where do you get all your info on climbs and places to visit? I’m Irish and I haven’t seen half of what you’ve seen in glorious Ireland. I injured my shin at Torc Waterfall in 1970 and ended up in hospital for 2 weeks!! Memories came flooding back. Well done! Great video again 👍
Hi Marian! Ha maybe there was something about that water :D We use a website called alltrails for a lot of our hikes - we also have lots of really useful suggestions from people we meet or in the comments! normally a quick google "hikes around ____" suffices! And we do spend a bit of extra time finding the best / most interesting routes. Oh no your poor shin that must have been painful! Thanks so much for watching!
Wonderful vlog both, absolutely awesome scenery, and what an amazing mountain pass. Loved it. I'm with Tom, rather be out in the wilds instead of around lots of people, everyone seems to get in the way. Safe travels both, look forward to watching more adventures. Take care
Hey Asa - thank you - Ah glad you can understand what Tom was feeling - sometimes you gotta just go and get some quiet nature time ay! Take care and thank you for your lovely support!!
There are no roe deer in Ireland, they are sika deer. Another good vlog in a beautiful country.
Ah i never knew this, thanks, you learn something new every day!
@@LostInTransit They are two kinds of deer in kilarney national park red and sika.The sika originate in japan,but the red deer herd in the park are native to ireland
Céad míle fáilte Guys , cheers for posting another inspiring and visually beautifully shot vid, I've watched a good bit of your channels content since i first came across an Irish vid in the 'suggested for you' a couple of months ago and have been a sub since , your really getting good filming and editing ,because you mix the chatting/explaining really well with the scenery and always cool background music ,sure your nearly pros at it now by this stage ,so fairplay to both of ye!
Hey thank you for the Céad míle fáilte!! Love that! Aw we really appreciate your kind words here - thank you! so pleased you subbed woo and all that credit regarding the editing goes to Tom - I agree he does a good mix of music and chat and I we still have a lot to learn - hope to keep improving each week :) Thanks for your support!
Well done you two,ye climbed one of my hubbies fave mountains. Re Torc, thats why i was hoping ye would climb the back way, so much quieter, a good ould Irish hike there. We rarely go the front way.
Love to hear ye are going wild swimming, one of my fave hobbies all year round. Enjoy guys. Loving the Irish tour, its superb. Well done
Aw shame we missed out on going the back way up Torc waterfall - that sounds so good! and we love and good ol' irish hike! amazing thats lovely that you wild swim all year round - we've met so many people here doing it! it's inspiring! It does feel great to get in that cold water! Thank you for all the kind support! :)
May 1 2023: It is different with the weekend and people about especially a buses. You are most definitely in your elements at the end. Cheers.
Still working through these older videos. Great job you keep me smiling.
Good call lads, safety first. You may find some interesting climbs on my channel whilst you are here!
Thanks I'm and Isobel for another brilliant video.👍 Really enjoyed it, and well done for making the right decision - that mountain was way too steep and slippery. Ha ha, Tom the plastics forks deffo need an upgrade 😀
Thank you Peter for your wonderful continued support! so pleased you enjoyed it! yes pleased we turned back too! not worth it haha yes finally we do have an upgrade on the forks lol!
Beara is where the party’s at - no coaches
ha love this - can't wait for Beara!
I'd love to cycle those roads.
Great video as always guys! Glad you are both well.
Hey Jonnie - oooh yes I'd love to do the same! Thank you for your continued support !! :) have a good week!
Good hike guys. Was getting nervous for you seeing the ice on the rocks and hkw steep it was. My parents uses to take us to holiday in KIllorglin during the Puck Fair. Beautiful part if the country
Hi Martin - cheers! Glad we turned back when we did ! aw what a lovely area to take holidays! oooh we have been told about this Puck Fair ! sounds so cool would love to go one year!
Hi, another delightful journey, loved the wiggley roads and spectacular views, kept expecting you both to dive into those lochs, ha ha. thank you for taking us along your exploration of that wonderful country. looking forward to the next instalment. Take care, xxx
Hi Cate - thank you very much - its a pleasure reading this! Haha we were a bit weedy with our wild swimming in this episode - but reignited our love for it next week! Thank you for coming along on the adventures with us :) have a lovely week!
Another great vid guys, well done on your hike, it’s a tough one but you did the right thing, not chancing the summit, safety first always, looking forward to the next one
Hi Paul - thanks very much - yes glad we made that call! Ah Toms editing next weeks one now - its gonna be a goodun! Thank you for watching!
What a great day out you both had, glad to see you made a sensible decision and knew your capabilities on the walk. All the best.
Thank you for watching again! Yep def the right decision altho bit annoying we didnt make it ha! Hope you're having a good week!! :)
Thank you so much,,,MaryLou and Mark love your videos love,,,xx
Should you ever get lost in the mountains, the Irish Army rescue helicopters have a new location system based on a return text message, your location is loggged on their screen for rescue.
Bless ye so ye were in my town of killarney then great video but did ye sample the local pubs in the town 😀. And best time for torc is during the week less busier than the weekend
Another joyous trip hitching a ride in your rucksacks!
So nice to see people getting pleasure from nature and simple things. ✨
Hey aw ha love that - come along for a ride in our backpacks ha! So lovely to have you follow along and sounds like you have a similar ethos to us - it really is the simple things that are most important isn't it! I do have an even stronger love for nature after coming to Ireland!
Completely agree, for all the modern gadgets and devices, the greatest joy can be found in the woods, spotting a woodpecker or a deer, walking along a stream or river; heaven!!One of my happiest memories is of spending 5 nights in the rain forests of Costa Rica. Sleeping in basic wooden huts, gathering water in roof vats, waking up to the sounds and sights of the forest, utter joy.
The quality of your videos are excellent, the mix of banter, information, drone footage, and landscape views really works. You show off the wonderful scenery so well, it looks magical. Keep up the great work and stay safe.
Hey Ronan wow what an amazing compliment thank you so much! we are so pleased you enjoy the format of the videos and we want to work to improve them each week woo! Take care and have a great week - thanks for the support!
Content goes from strength to strength long may it continue 💪
Cheers DC thats so kind, thanks for watching
Excellent video guys, great filming and editing...and fab locations that I know well. And I'm with you on the 'avoiding crowds' for sure. Cheers, Steve
Hey Stephen - thank youu! we're glad you understand what we meant about the crowds - you know sometimes you gotta just listen to your body and if you're tired and wanna be alone in nature thats ok too ! :) Thanks for watching!
Definitely the correct and sensible decision to cut short heading up Carrauntoohil. It’ll still be there tomorrow and many more days. Love your videos. Wish I was 40 years younger! Keep going! 👍
So true that the mountain is always there! we were tempted to give it another go via a different route but the weather hasnt been very clear so think we might have had the same issue! thank you so much for the channel support!! have a great week !
I can smell the turf already 💕💕💕very well done that climb was a tough one ☘️☘️☘️☘️
ooh yes i do love the smell of a turf fire.. soo cosy!! Thank you so much! it was a toughie but glad we turned back :)
We went there many years ago as a family, beautiful place, still have the pics, framed and loved. Thanks for the perfect reminder.
Hi Andy - Thats great that you got to come here as a family - it really is a special area! Thank you for watching and glad we could give you a bit of a reminder :)
Quality of image is fantastic. What camera are you using? Loving this Ireland trip. Keep up the great work.
Wow thanks so much! we actually use a GoPro Hero 9 for most of our shots and the DJI MINI 2 drone - we do occasionally use Tom's Canon m50 for b-roll but its mainly just shot on the GoPro :) Thank you for your support!
Great video. Loved all the scenery 🥰
Do you have any plans to venture further? Italy for example. Love from Ireland 🇮🇪
Heyy! Thank you so much! We would love to venture into Europe ! We just have to make a plan around the 90 day schengen rule now due to brexit! Doh! Thank you for watching :)
Also the Gap of Dunloe is my favourite spot in the world ☘️
Another great video guys, I love watching you's every week and i am looking forward to yr next upload already.You both make a great couple, sharing a great life together.❤❤❤🙏🙏
Hey Leo - thanks a lot :) yay excited for next weeks! its so great to have you follow along with us!!
It was the descision which was right for you. I think that it was amazing tat you reached as far as you did.
Right decision Guys, on Carrauntoohill, We did it Sept 2020, started at Cronin's yard, up Devil's Ladder, and back down the Zig Zags path. No view for us that day, but we heard later one person broke their leg and another suffered chest pains, which kept Mountain Rescue busy.. Loving the vlogs!
Hey John - oh my goodness sounds like a lot happened the day you climbed it! it is pretty dangerous up there! glad you got to summit - maybe next time we'll climb up Cronin's yard way! Devils ladder sounds cool.
That mountain hike turned into some serious steep climbing. I used to love that stuff, a million years ago. Well done for tackling it.
Am sure you did make the right decision not to tackle that last peak though. If you had made it along the ridge and up to the top - in all that poor visibility and ice, getting down would have probably been in the dark.
The majority of people who get into serious on mountains, do so on the descent, especially late ones.
Gorgeous scenery very well captured on your devices. You’ve actually inspired me to do those valley lanes on my adventure bike - when I’ve built it.
Thank you for sharing
Peace
Heya - yeah very true wise words - like you said the injuries are mostly happening on the descent so i agree we did the right thing to go back! I hope you enjoy the valley lanes on your bike - sounds like a proper adventure - especially building it too!!
Great Vlog, yeah kilarney is very touristy, a pity when it's got beautiful scenery! It gets a lot of bus tours from dublin too. I heard it once had more hotel beds than Dublin! X
Hey Ali - wow can you imagine if that stat about hotel beds is true! :O it was busy but was very beautiful!! I think we were just in a bit of a quiet hermit mood but it was a stunner of an area!
Well I can't say I'm delighted you two Penguins didn't make it to the top of Carrunpoohill because it's one of the scariest climbs imaginable in weather like this. I'm even more surprised the pair of you didn't throw yourselves into the nearest lake. Must have been all that warm water back in the AirBnB that's stopped you trying to freeze yourselves, but happy to see you made it down in one piece.
Hey Edward ha love it penguins :P hah we're back at our love for wild swimming again in next weeks episode!! that lake would have been sooo cold but it would have been such an amazing backdrop!! probs not the best idea before a hike haha! thanks for watching again !!
Definitely the right decision not to complete the hike, four out of five peaks is impressive. Loved the pass you drove along, the scenery over there is so dramatic.
Hey Mark - we agree it was the right decision! not worth pushing through and risking getting injured is it! Thanks for watching - it really is a beautiful pass isnt it. :)
Your pronunciations are brill you know your here so long your honorary Irish ☘️ get up to Dalkey for a swim hawks cliff Dalkey Dublin don’t forget the copper coast on your way up the gillimines swimming place tramore
Hi David thank you so much! I am surprised to hear that ha as I feel a bit embarrassed about my pronunciation! Think it helps a lot speaking to locals and hearing how they pronounce the places :) Ok Not sure if we will make it all the way up to Dalkey we will see but noted for a future trip if not - we will be doing the copper coast :) Hope we make it to Tramore too! thanks for all the tips!
Your Transit is not a small van; and IMO your climb up the mountain is not a route I recognise ... but ye seem to be knowin yer ways, so what do I know? OH! and I loved recently how ye ran out of €3 x 2 admission fees ... believe me it was much more expensive when I wus yeaar agg.
A problem I found in Kerry is that EVERYONE though YOU were visiting THEM exclusively
Hey Gerard - we did the Coomloughra Horseshoe Loop Walk to Carrauntoohil. yeah ha we just ran out of cash - the ring forts were worth it though!
"Overly Touristy!" In fact to avoid that ~ you ARE travelling in the BEST time. You wouldn't have been allowed access to much of the precious places you visit in the Republic in Summer ~ Torc has visitors year round, especially after heavy rains ~ ;) Two of children started to scale that, one actually scaled that waterfall, waterfall side when they 6&8 ..... we embarrassingly met the Mountain Rescue Team as we made out way back down the pathway ....
Hey again Gerard - like you say we are visiting at the best time to avoid busy areas and to be honest it really wasn't that busy I think we'd just arrived at the wrong moment when another bus load of people arrived ha . Torc is beautiful so no wonder its gets so many visitors! Oh no I hope those children were safe!
Once again you guys have outdone yourself awesome little documentary thank you for sharing your travels around our beautiful country 🇮🇪🙏💯
Hey Noel wow thanks so much for this wonderful comment!! Very kind of you to say :) what a beautiful country Ireland is!
I got 100ft from the top in 2006 then had a heart attack. Ended up with two stents at the GALWAY CLINIC, week in intensive care. All ended well, been back to Ireland many times since. Slainte!
Oh my goodness James, that must have been frightening! So glad you're ok now. Take care!
Thankyou Tom and Isabel for inspiring us all 💕 my Dad climbed Carrauntoohil when he was 80 on a sunnier day in the month of May💕
Wow thats amazing that your dad climbed Carrauntoohill at 80 what an incredible achievement! Love that what an inspiration :) I hope i'm that fit at 80! Thank you so much for the positivity
@@LostInTransit aw thankyou so much 💕my Dad died last year at the age of 90, loved swimming, cycling and rambling, was a friend and mentor to many people he would've been delighted to see your adventures and encourage you to keep going and stay safe 💕
Was down in that part of Ireland a few years ago (before the pandemic) and I'm assuming that after having done Dingle you've come to do Killarney before heading back to do the Ring of Kerry? Surely you aren't going to miss that out, although it is very popular so will be busier I expect than many of these other places you've been to, although not to be missed?
Hey again Matt yes we are doing the ring of Kerry next! Next weeks video woo!
cant wait for you to get to Cork !!! You have to try our local stouts... Beamish and Murphy's.. you might even be converted from Guinness :)
Hey woo cant wait to try those stouts! was on the Neil Prendeville show on Red FM in cork today talking about that actually! Ha looking forward to the Beamish and Murphy's taste test! :)
Hi you two ! Haven't a clue what you're talking about most of the time. ( just Your English accents ). But I love your enthusiasm. Carranthouhill is difficult. Mount Brandon not so bad. But you were sensible not to go any further. I have a copper kettle just like yours. It's an antique now. Must give it a polish ! Great videos folks. Keep them coming !
Hey Peter :) haha sorry you cant understand us haha hope we dont mumble or speak too fast lol. Glad you are enjoyin the vids woo. Ha nice one i love our copper kettle - got it from a charity shop for a tenner - i need to polish ours too!
Very wise decision to return I’ve been on the mountain a few times and unfortunately a lot of people don’t turn back and have lost their lives. Great informational video enjoy your trips
Hi Anthony - well said exactly! Really glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching!
Good vlog, you are very entertaining 😊. The Muckross Abbey looked beautiful. Have you also visited Muckross house ? Take care and see you next time 👋
The abby was so good, you really get to nose around and explore the old ruins, i really loved it there. We didn't go to the house, we were a bit scared off after the "crowds" at torc.
Hi. You were staying about 8 miles from my home when you stayed at Beaufort and Carrauntouhill. I could have brought you a nice hot dinner to welcome you! Or a pint! I hope you have enjoyed Killarney and it's surroundings. Clodagh...
Heya aww shame! thank you for the lovely thought! warm dinner and a pint sound amazing! Take care!
Hi guys! Great vlog! I’m wondering what are the words under your place names on your vlogs? 😊👍 and what program/app do you use to edit your vlogs? Thank you 😊
Heya thank you for watching!! :) The 3 words are what 3 words and they tell you the exact location of where we were - either using an app or online. We use finalcut pro to edit our videos! Thanks!