FabSwingers.com forum: Norseman on a roadtrip!

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So... Today I decided that I'm gonna go on a semi-spontaneous road-trip tomorrow, until Wednesday afternoon.

My plan is to sleep in the car, so I won't have reliable access to shower.

Any kind souls along the way who'd be kind enough to lend me their shower at some stage? No expectations of course, just asking for shower.

I've planned my route somewhat, but it's all subject to change en-route:

Start:

Cork to Clonakilty (54 min, 52.7 km)

https://goo.gl/maps/XihFhvJ9Nxz

Clonakilty to Rosscarbery (11 min, 12.1 km)

https://goo.gl/maps/FhkyoypDpBE2

Rosscarbery to Skibbereen (16 min, 17.8 km)

https://goo.gl/maps/QxtMsmTtURk

Skibbereen to Bantry (26 min, 27.6 km)

https://goo.gl/maps/cKB3kmHXHJu

Bantry to Molls Gap (1 hr 3 min, 54.6 km)

https://goo.gl/maps/wnmvRojBBNU2

1st plausible rest point at Killarney.

Molls Gap to Killarney (34 min, 23 km)

https://goo.gl/maps/DinX37iDTsp

Killarney to Cross at Slea Head (1 hr 31 min, 81.7 km)

https://goo.gl/maps/7P4QXxsoa222

Cross at Slea Head to Tralee (1 hr 30 min, 72.5 km)

https://goo.gl/maps/VgUKr5uMZAC2

Tralee to Ballybunion (33 min, 31.5 km)

https://goo.gl/maps/bhcjEygxQvN2

2nd plausible rest point at Limerick.

Ballybunion to Limerick (1 hr 19 min, 83.1 km)

https://goo.gl/maps/AZy1Zig9mNk

Limerick to Galway (1 hr 21 min, 98.7 km)

https://goo.gl/maps/42Zk8neWKqT2

3rd plausible rest point midway between Galway and Sligo.

Galway to Sligo (with detour around Connemara National Park) (3 hr 53 min, 240 km)

https://goo.gl/maps/2Znqc2F8inL2

Sligo to Athlone (1 hr 39 min, 114 km)

https://goo.gl/maps/Z7BsRGN7f9q

4th, and final plausible rest point at Portlaoise.

Athlone to Portlaoise (1 hr 2 min, 78.4 km)

https://goo.gl/maps/GT6yZ2aX8n62

Portlaoise to Kilkenny (46 min, 49 km)

https://goo.gl/maps/ALE8snAfcz22

Kilkenny to Waterford (39 min, 51.5 km)

https://goo.gl/maps/jUo8MzLn1nT2

Waterford to Cork (1 hr, 132 km)

https://goo.gl/maps/j8wnQQDx69D2

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By *ommickMan
over a year ago

cork

I'd say ur following the wild Atlantic way great route good choice

Now ud be better off planning a few nights in a hostel or airband b we had minus 5 last week

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If all else fails a lot of the service stations off the motorways have showers

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'd say ur following the wild Atlantic way great route good choice

Now ud be better off planning a few nights in a hostel or airband b we had minus 5 last week"

Pfft... I'm a Norwegian. Besides, I've got two duvets and proper warm clothing from my time in the Norwegian Royal Navy, suitable to survive a Norwegian winter-night outdoors.

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By *herry_bombshellWoman
over a year ago

northside

Ah sounds like fun! If you make it east you're welcome in mine.been ages since I've seen ya x

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks

I hope you're not going raping the cattle and stealing the women!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Cherry: Would love to, but doubt I'll have time to make it there. Car has to be back in Cork before 5.30 PM on Wednesday.

Leitrim: What else would a Norseman be doing on road-trip through Ireland?

Currently on Dingle peninsula now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Enjoy your road trip Norseman

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Enjoy your road trip Norseman

Thank you! Haven't had the time to meet any locals yet. On my way towards Tralee before I go towards Ballybunion and then Limerick.

Anyone along my route up for a coffee?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Reached Westport now, and considering to find a place to park for the night.

Definitely could need a shower by now.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Made it safely back to Cork.

I was already in love with Ireland, but now I'm even more! Not sure I'll ever set sail back to Norway now (except for vacation of course).

No I'm about jump into the shower. I'm feeling all nasty and icky. Very scruffy too.

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By *ilg41Man
over a year ago

schticks

Im thinking of doing something similar for a fishing trip over a longer period - I was also just looking up fishing trips in Norway - Like literally an hr ago - that's weird. Any recommendations??

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'm no good when it comes to fishing, but if you're gonna do a road-trip in Norway then west-cost is definitely the choice I'd say.

Since you're going fishing, I suppose you're planning on doing it during the summer-months, but you can certainly fish through the ice during the winter as well. If you're going during winter, then plan your camp-spots ahead of time as temperatures can get as low as -45 centigrades in some areas, with January usually being the coldest month.

Pay attention to weather-forecast as the weather can be quite treacherous, especially if you're going through mountain-areas.

If you wish to see the aurora borealis, then winter-months is the choice. Keep in mind that you'll only have about 5 hours sunlight a day in the south, and none at all up north. The aurora borealis happens all year round, but it's much easier to see during winter due to the lack of sunlight.

During summer it's the other way around: You can see sunlight 24/7. In the south, you won't see the sun at night, but it'll still be bright. While up north, the sun never sets. I have yet to see the midnight sun myself.

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By *ilg41Man
over a year ago

schticks

it will be jan or feb hopefully and around the south, plenty of guides in the hotspots and hotels all the way

The borelis is definately on the list too - thanks for the info

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