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The Breeches arch Crohy by trevcole

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Enjoying the Scenery at Crohy

I came to Crohy not really expecting what to see. There wasn't a lot of material on the web to tell me what else to expect here. I knew there was a nice looking beach but that is about all. I didn't expect that the way to Crohy would be just as nice. There are a couple of ways to get here one would be to go by Dungloe town but I took the scenic route. The road brought me to a rough road which seemed to be heading further and further up to who knows where. Now, I know where that road actually leads to.

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Backroads of Crohy

I had a rather sad lunch at the town of Dungloe. My fish and chips looked uninspired and tasted even worse. Maybe I just wasn't used to the way it was cooked. Well, I quickly made my way out of the restaurant and decided to start heading back home. It was such a lovely day that I wanted to head back to where I entered Crohy to take photos of the area. It was straightforward to get back on the trail but at least this time I know where I would be heading. The trail would be a bit easier now since I'm heading the other direction. It was still just as remote as it looked before. However, the beautiful day really makes a lot of difference.

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Crohy Beach Up Close

Having not been here at Crohy previously, I didn't know how should I go about exploring the area. I was stopping the car, getting off and taking photos and driving again, not knowing if my destination is actually just around the corner. Anyway, I managed to enter a village which seems to be the logical base for exploring Crohy. The village is tiny but I just needed a parking area so I can do my exploration. I don't think there is much left to explore since I have practically seen everything along the way. One option would be to keep on going to who knows where I haven't really thought that far ahead since I am focused on the tasks at hand.

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Beach at Crohy

It is such a pity that Ireland is so cold. The number of white sand beaches they have here would probably make some tropical countries green with envy. The constant pounding of the roughs seas here ensure that sand will be common here. In this remote part of Donegal, Crohy faces the brunt of the Atlantic Ocean, much like large parts of the county. As I was walking along the road entering the town, I passed by two prominent white sand beaches. These weren't very long beaches compared to some I have been to, but the white sand they have here is something that definitely catches your attention. These beaches have been in the making for thousands of years and even in this modern age, the beach is still unspoilt.

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Exploring Crohy

After climbing up a hill at Crohy, I seemed to end up at the end of the earth. The area was very sparsely populated with a few farms here and there. The road here is still rough and only wide enough for a car at a time. However, the views here are spectacular. The day was already very beautiful which only added to the overall scenery. Stormy weather has its place in photography but I usually prefer my photos sunny especially when it comes to beaches. I like how the blue sky reflects off the water and how it produces that remote tropical island paradise scene. Except that it is not a tropical island. This is in Crohy near Dungloe. While the waters are inviting, it would not want to take a dip since the waters are still cold even in summer.

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Arriving at Crohy

My satnav brought me all the way out to this remote part of already remote county Donegal. I have never heard of Crohy but I managed to get here in one piece. The satnav brought me here via the scenic route. I wasn't such what it was but I was getting anxious when the road started going up the hill. The hill seems like there were very few visitors and even residents. Probably a few farms here but it was mostly deserted. The road up the hill was also very narrow and it was only wide enough for one car. Fortunately, my trusty car was up to the task of navigating this rough terrain. Along the way, the views were spectacular as it looked over the sea. I wasn't sure if this was the spot but I was already liking what I was seeing.

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Going to Crohy

I needed to clear a few days off of work but I didn't have the budget to go abroad. I decided to just go around county Donegal to see the sights. I seemed to have picked a very good time to go on leave since the weather that week was very good. It was summer and it seems that there were going to be clear skies for the next few days so I need to make the most of it. I was searching online on which place to visit. I was limiting myself to county Donegal as I didn't really want to travel that far. It would be okay for an hour's drive out of town. My searches manage to bring up this place called Crohy. I had a nice photo which I thought I wanted to take but there were very little information about this place other than a short writeup on what is there. So armed with my satnav. I set out to the west of Donegal in the hope of finding something interesting.

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