Ballyvary - Louisberg

Today was meant to be another long day but after 55km of riding into a strong headwind we (mainly me) were wrecked. Initially we had planned to go to Leenaun, there is quite a distance between campsites in this part of the country and we didn't fancy wild camping and are on a bit of a budget. We cycled through Castlebar and headed to Westport, all main roads. Horrible roads! Normally main roads aren't too bad and they have a hard shoulder but everyone on this road insisted on driving really close to my bike so I wasn't best pleased.

Westport is lovely though, it was a sunny day so we saw it in all its glory! Had a walk round the town and then a nice lunch in a seriously busy cafe!

Morning stretches on route to Westport

Westport

Westport Quay, lovely place!

However...by the time we had got to Louisberg I had had enough! B&B time! Everyone needs a treat.

The B&B was a welcome change...a bed! I promptly washed clothes and made a washing line in the bathroom assuming our 'quick drying' clothes would dry before morning and we headed out to find food.

Had a nice meal in the only open restaurant! Went back to the B&B to rest before cycling to Cliften the next day.