Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Part 2 - Motorcycle tour by BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900

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Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Part 2 - Motorcycle tour by BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 1

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The time has finally arrived when we can complete our Wild Atlantic Way adventure! In part 2 we pick up where we left off in part 1 - just past Galway. In this first episode we have to get to that point! As with the last tour we spent a couple of days getting to the ferry including a great night at The Haughmond Inn near Shrewsbury where we bumped into some followers of the channel who came over to say hello. It's always lovely to bump into subscribers when we're on the road. The following day we headed through Wales via Lake Vyrnwy and an amazing road towards Bala - one of the highlights of the two days. Stopping in Bala for a coffee provided us with another opportunity to meet a couple of subscribers and their friends! As we headed to Holyhead and an overnight stay to catch the ferry, the weather took a turn for the worst and we had a damp ride across Anglesey (again!).
The following day we caught a very busy ferry to Dublin - it was great to be back on Irish soil again and I Bri couldn't wait to sample some more excellent Guinness! It took us quite a while to navigate our way through the heavy city traffic of Dublin but we eventually headed west for our first stop in the town of Tullamore. One more day and we'd be back on The Wild Atlantic Way! We hope you enjoy this episode and feel free to comment and share!
Accommodation: The Haughmond £140 (booking.com), Premier Inn Holyhead £110 (booked direct), Sea Dew B+B £112 booking.com)
The Route: Shrewsbury - Bala - Holyhead - Dublin - Tullamore
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@theboomerangbiker1966 Жыл бұрын

Great video guys, proud to see Brian wearing my channel Buff neck tube! Made my day!

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick! - for some reason our supplier can’t provide neck buffs at the moment 🤷‍♂️ and when they do we hope they’re as well designed as yours! 😀👍

@delwilliams9042 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back. The roads around Lake Vyrnwy are lovely to ride. Im lucky to live about 35 minutes from Bala so get to ride them often 👍🏻

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Del 🙏 what a fantastic place to live - riding heaven! 😀👍

@paul4627 Жыл бұрын

Hooray, your back proper! 😃 🎉

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul - yes we’re back proper ! 😀👍

@erwinballings9155 Жыл бұрын

Hello both of you, thanks again for sharing. It was another wonderful video of the second part. Greetings Erwin 😎👍💪❤

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you Erwin 🙏 glad you enjoyed it and thanks again for watching and commenting! 😀👍

@erwinballings9155 Жыл бұрын

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries ❤

@maxflight777 Жыл бұрын

Super video, lovely couple ! (I didn’t mean to be overtly negative in my other comment !) ❤

@PeterRobson-hc8ib Жыл бұрын

Hi, a reservoir is man made, usually to provide water to a canal for example Cheers for the vlogs Peter Robson

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter! We knew someone would put us right! 😀👍

@joe.benning.vermont Жыл бұрын

Great to see these videos as you are following in our footsteps now from our July excursion. It's hard to know exactly where you are as I type this, but I wanted to offer some suggestions. I'll try and keep a couple days ahead of you. When you get to Ballycastle, we'd suggest turning left on the loop road that heads north to Downpatrick Head. Well worth the walk out to the edge of the cliffs. Incredible sea stack and very few visitors in comparison to the usual tourist sites. When you get up to Donegal and head west, get off N56 and take the loop road past Killybegs so you can stop at Slieve League (Carrigan Head). When you arrive at the Slieve League parking lot, pay the small fee that allows you to take the bikes all the way to the cliff's edge. (That way you don't have to walk the roughly one mile uphill!) The views are stunning! And while my attachment to Guiness is as strong as yours, if you haven't tried a Smithwicks (pronounced "Smiddicks"), you might find a surprise rival. More tips to come as we follow your trip and our memories. Joe & Deb

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe and Deb🙏 great tips for the next time - we’re back home now and did go to some of the sites but sadly brought the wrong weather with us! Downpatrick Head was in terrible weather, rain and strong winds - got a real soaking ☔️⛈️☔️⛈️! Apparently we picked the wettest July in 10years 😬 great tip about Slieve League for next time! While the Guinness is that good I can’t see me ever being tempted away! Thanks for watching and we really appreciate your input! 😀👍

@dazzlejazzable Жыл бұрын

Lovely to see you back in Ireland!

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jenny - it’s great to be back! 😀👍

@derbyshireruralrider9398 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back on a proper road trip

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you - it’s good to be back on tour again! 👍😀

@vevey75 Жыл бұрын

Great video Ireland is such a beautiful country glad you enjoyed it.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom - it really is one of our favourite places to ride! 😀👍

@vevey75 Жыл бұрын

@midlifemotorcyclediaries being half Irish, I always feel at home there regardless of the weather. 🏍

@zzrrf Жыл бұрын

Gidday Brian and Sue Great job on the video. Yeah I like the back ground music, not a big fan of talking thru the video, otherwise all you would hear from me is it Beer Oclock yet LOL. Looked like a great Ride and a nice Town to stay in. Dam that Guiness🍺 looked mighty fine Going down Brian😀 Great Stuff Cheers paul 👍👍🍻🍻

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul - that Guinness is really good! Glad you enjoyed this episode - sadly, a damaged external hard drive meant a lot of footage was lost 😡 still, managed to recover a lot of it! 😀👍

@bradb2514 8 ай бұрын

Very entertaining as always! 👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Brad! 😀👍

@GaryJacko149 Жыл бұрын

Great to see peoples trips to Ireland, going on our 4th bike trip there in just over a week. Exploring the north anticlockwise from dublin, no plan just wing it and see where we end up👍🏻🍻

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary - we love going to Ireland - one of our favourite places to visit! Hope you have a great trip and especially hope you have some decent weather 🤞 we had some really interesting weather this time 😬⛈️☔️☀️!

@GaryJacko149 Жыл бұрын

@midlifemotorcyclediaries we've been pretty lucky with the weather on our previous trip, not much of the wet stuff, 🤞 it's the same this time, but waterproofs will be packed😁

@richiektm Жыл бұрын

Even better road coming around Vyrnwy, pass your right and do the next right

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richie! Good to know for the future! 😀

@mikethebikemt07tracer Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with your comment. the road to Dinas Mawddwy but turn right at the T junction and over the top back to Bala is stunning. Did it in June this year when the weather was very dry and hot.

@richiektm Жыл бұрын

@@mikethebikemt07tracer left is best

@mikethebikemt07tracer Жыл бұрын

@@richiektm Thanks for the info, I will try that way next year. Ride safe.

@uonlyliveonce 11 ай бұрын

Hey guys, great to see u back to finish your wild Atlantic way trip. Enjoyed your first part and appreciate your positive views of our beautiful country, especially when the weather goes your way. I've seen some routes I've yet to travel. Usually head abroad, Pico's, Germany etc when I get the chance, as Ireland isn't cheap to ride around, especially as a solo traveler.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 11 ай бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏 we loved Ireland (especially when the sun shines! ☀️) and the WAW is just part of the country - there are so many other roads we’d love to ride! We also loved the Picos when we went in 2019 - so many places so little time! 😀👍

@suebt8794 Жыл бұрын

This came up 9 days ago only seen it now! Notifications not working!! Love to see you two out and about x

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue! Glad you got it eventually! 😀👍x

@mphigham1963 Жыл бұрын

Fab video, looking forward to the next episode. I`m over there myself on my bike the end of next week, I`ll be camping in Co Donegal for the week ! 😄

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin 🙏 hope you have a great trip under canvas - fingers crossed for the weather! 😀👍☀️

@Dave-kh9hd Жыл бұрын

Difference between lake and a reservoir is a reservoir is man made x

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave - always good to get it right! 😀👍

@somersetbiker Жыл бұрын

According to people who live there, Shrewsbury is supposed to be pronounced Shrew (as in the rodent) and not “Shrow”. Superb ride through Mid-Wales, there. Great video.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nigel, we thought that too! But last time we stayed there and talked to a local it seemed to be different depending upon which side of the river you lived! 😂😀👍

@Banditmanuk Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back on the road. The Guinness looked good as did the food at the pub

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard - they certainly were good which is more than could be said for the weather that followed us round! ☔️😀👍

@Banditmanuk Жыл бұрын

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Unfortunately, riding in the wet takes away some of the joy of riding a motorcycle. It also makes it difficult to get nice footage. I'm sure you made the best of it 👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

@@Banditmanuk you’re absolutely right Richard! No matter how positive you are the weather can make or break a trip 😬⛈️ - just have to make the best of it! 🤷‍♂️

@ladyjrider666 Жыл бұрын

Lovely video. Lake Vyrnwy is indeed a man-made reservoir (and caused much controversy) as was the result of the enforced flooding of a village called Llanwyddyn. You can still see buildings during droughts. Really enjoy your travels. Ride safe, LJ

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely right! I read about the flooding of the village later - very controversial. Thanks for watching! 😀👍

@dalewintle9969 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you guys back on the road , loved the last Series of your Wild Atlantic Way trip , always entertaining Episodes from you both ,we're looking forward to the next one , stay safe guys 👍🏻

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Dale 🙏 glad you enjoyed it - part 2 of the WAW was certainly different to part 1 - it will become clear next episode! 😀👍

@allanmason7544 Жыл бұрын

nice to see you both love that vid

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Allan 🙏 glad you enjoyed it! 😀👍

@westcoast5934 Жыл бұрын

A good start in Tullamore, Sea Dew house is about as far away from the sea as You can get in Ireland... 😊😊.Looking forward to the next one.👍👍

@michael1061 Жыл бұрын

Friday morning treat , thank you Sue and Brian .

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael 🙏 something to watch on a wet Friday! ⛈️☔️😀

@marcoluoma3770 Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to see you back in the saddle(s). I love the scenery: with our plans scuppered for a British vacation this year, we’re living vicariously through your experience. Many thanks.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Marco 🙏 we’ve had plans scuppered too so we know how you feel ☹️ hope you enjoy the rest of the tour! 😀👍

@jvl4832 Жыл бұрын

A very enjoyable video to watch along with the very agreeable music. Did enjoy watching Brian’s first gulp of Guinness ( always the longest one ! ) , after a long day in the saddle. Well deserved and well done..thank you Brian and Sue for the hard work, and looking forward to the rest of the tour! Greetings from Berlin, Jim

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim! The first taste is always the best - whatever you’re drinking ! 🍺 hope all is good in Berlin? 😀👍

@twowheelstouring482 Жыл бұрын

I love biking around vyrnwy, if when going around lake you take the next right you go over the mountain top and can still turn right for bala! 😁Cant wait for the next episode!! Woohoo! 👍👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tip! It’s a brilliant place to ride! 👍😀

@MrBulli69 Жыл бұрын

Well this popping up certainly brightened up a dull Friday morning. Great quality and content as ever

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 glad it brightened up a dull, wet Friday! 😀👍

@richarddelasota1812 Жыл бұрын

You pay for breakfast at a bed and breakfast? Curious. Surprised you didn’t have to pay extra for the bed. Reminds me of having dinner a sea food restaurant near where I live in Southern California. Dinners were offered with a choice of two side dishes. I couldn’t resist testing this and ordered fish and chips, then asking for two different side dishes. The chips, I was told, constituted a side dish. I argued that they couldn’t be a side because they were the dinner itself. We went round and round in a good-natured way, knowing it was an argument I couldn’t, but should have, won. It was great fun anyway.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard! We know it’s weird 😂 still never mind - At least breakfast was good! 😀👍

@paulmorris3022 Жыл бұрын

wow brilliant scenery. that food looked really good. great to you back on the second leg of your Ireland tour.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul🙏 it’s great to be back on the road! 😀👍

@markrawstron3104 Жыл бұрын

Great video guys but even better is to see you both back and smiling doing what you do best entertaining us all thank you ❤ x

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark 🙏 it’s good to be back on tour! Thanks for watching-we appreciate your support! 😀👍

@brianfarrelly7151 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back to Ireland Sue and Brian. You picked a bad month as July was the wettest July since records started. Shrug off the rain and enjoy your trip. Looking forward to series 2 videos.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian 🙏 you’re not wrong 😂 boy did we get wet! ⛈️⛈️☔️☔️ - still, the Guinness was as superb as ever! 😀👍

@M4BoarBiker Жыл бұрын

Fantastic to wake up and find a MMD video, great editing. Thanks for all the effort involved to share your experiences. 😊

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏 glad you enjoyed it and hope I can recover the damaged hard drive so I can edit the rest of the trip! 😳😀🤞

@M4BoarBiker Жыл бұрын

@midlifemotorcyclediaries well if you can't recover it then what better excuse for another tour ...Good luck

@rayhill668 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys can't go wrong beer ribs and riding well done 😊 Ray

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray - that’s a great trio! 😀👍 (especially with Guinness!)

@leemartin54 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Lee 🙏 glad you enjoyed it - unfortunately we had a problem with the external hard drive so some footage was lost 😬 over the next few days - still managed to recover most of it! 🤞😀

@nigelprice6469 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you both back on the road

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nigel 🙏it’s great to be back on tour! 👍😀

@sootylum Жыл бұрын

Been waiting on this, let me grab a cold beer and get comfortable. Great to see you both back on the road.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏 great to coincide with beer O’Clock! 🍺😀👍

@trevorthorn5011 Жыл бұрын

Hi great start looking forward to the next episode 🇬🇧🍷🍺

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you Trevor 🙏 hopefully I can recover the damaged hard drive to edit the rest of the tour! 😳🤞😀

@trevorthorn5011 Жыл бұрын

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries fingers crossed 🤞

@stephenchapman8344 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you both back on the road. 👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen - it’s great to be back! 👍😀

@paulthetford2004 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video, thank you. It was good to meet you in Bala, looking forward to the next instalment. (We are off to the South in 3 weeks)

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Paul 🙏great to chat to you in Bala! Hope you have better weather than we had this time ⛈️☔️😂!

@hdirl9309 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back in the Emerald Isle! hope you enjoy it as much as last year.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 it was great to be back - different experience from last time - the weather had a hand in it this time! 😂⛈️☔️😀

@simonp75381 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you back after what sounds like a difficult time. Looking forward to some inspirational videos, you two get on so well I'm sure you'll beat the weather issues!

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon🙏 got to take the rough with the smooth when it comes to the weather! ⛈️☀️! Thanks for watching! 😀👍

@sanclewphotographic Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you back with another great video, so look forward to watching you both, ride safely , Colin.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Colin🙏 glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching! 😀👍

@JohnLongdin Жыл бұрын

Really good to see you back on the WAW That meal looked delicious and can't wait to see the remainder of the series. I'm hoping to get a few days in Ireland myself in September 🤞

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much John! Hopefully you’ll have much better weather than we had this time! ⛈️☔️😬😀

@maxflight777 Жыл бұрын

I did the Atlantic way … it was so beautiful. Super craic in the Irish pubs .. *However* I would strongly say … “Don’t bother” ! why ? Scotland and the Hebrides is simply so much better ! Better scenery, better food and utterly breathtaking motorcycling ….

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks But I would say - do both! 😀👍

@leeandjancruise Жыл бұрын

Excellent vlog a credit to you both, the editing must have taken forever? Memories of Bala, three penalty points and £100 fine for driving at 35 mph in a 30 zone when exiting Bala on a wide, empty road in perfect driving conditions, the 'trap' was obviously aimed at bikers that were plentiful over the week we spent there, never seen as many mobile speed camera vans in that area even on Anglesey in the evening. Raining in Ireland, now there's a surprise. Ride safe.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee and Jan🙏 that’s a bad memory of Bala 😱 don’t like traps 😳 - the rain was pretty awful at times - obviously lulled into a false sense of security in WAW part 1! 😀👍

@johncummins3860 Жыл бұрын

Caught there last year on a bank holiday early morning - 36mph !

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

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