Henry James Derek Flack

Walker, observer of nature, former librarian, 12 years in wine trade post retirement. Ardent fan of York City FC for 50+ years. Photos all my own. No DMs pls

[Henry James Derek Flack @barracuda147ho]

The Mourne Mountains this morning, viewed from Blackstaff Bridge between Clough and Ballykinlar. The Blackstaff River rises near Loughinisland Lough and drains into the northern end of Dundrum Inner Bay. #CountyDown

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Loughinisland Church of Ireland, bizarrely located in Seaforde because of some historical falling out between religious factions #CountyDown. Pictured this morning.

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Lovely November weather emphasising the breadth of the autumnal palette in Seaforde Woodland Walk #CountyDown

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Afternoon walk alongside the River Quoile, Downpatrick. Quiet and peaceful with just a few fishermen and plenty of birds to keep me company. #CountyDown #walks

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@AWalkersTale @VisitMGS Yes - you can order online.

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The Lecale Way is a long-distance walk of 49 miles starting in Downpatrick and ending in Newcastle. My favouite stretch is the area between Ballyhornan and Ardtole Church as depicted in the photies. I'd avoid the road from Ardtole to Ardglass (busy, narrow) #CountyDown @VisitMGS

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@AWalkersTale @VisitMGS Yes in both NI and Rep personally, but I don't have, or want, a smartphone. If I'm heading into the mountains, I also take compass and GPS.

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Part of the woodland walk @NTMurlough definitely living up to atumnal expectations #CountyDown

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Yesterday's walks incorporated three differing views of the Mourne Mountains, the first from Tyrella Beach, the second from Blackstaff Bridge and the last from Dundrum Coastal Path. The blue sky, calm atmosphere and sunshine helped capture decent images. Hope you agree. #walks

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@whitepatricia49 @profdwh Thank you.

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The Mourne Mountains this morning, viewed from Blackstaff Bridge between Clough and Ballykinlar. The Blackstaff River rises near Loughinisland Lough and drains into the northern end of Dundrum Inner Bay. #CountyDown

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Murlough National Nature Reserve @NTMurlough has several waymarked walks. As a regular visitor over the last 20 years, I've walked all of them many times although not in the prescribed order. Had a look at part of the Woodland Walk this morning, but couldn't resist a beach visit.

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Where's my breakfast?

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Legananny Dolmen soaking up the sun on last Sunday's #DromaraHills walk in balmy November weather #CountyDown

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Averagely miserable, but improving weather @NTMurlough this morning - just in case anyone thought I only emerged from the house when the sun shone. It wasn't cold and it was clear enough to see the Dromara Hills, so no complaints #CountyDown

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Abandoned clachan deep in the Dromara Hills in the foothills of Cratlieve Mountain, aka Legananny Mountain. Although the area is scenically beautiful, the land was probably not sufficiently fertile or workable to sustain the families who lived there. #CountyDown

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@timothyferres Thanks Timothy.

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Dromara Hills #CountyDown this morning.

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Plenty of sunshine on this morning's walk in Drumkeeragh Forest #CountyDown. Slieve Croob's burnished autumn colours showed well, but the Mourne Mountains held on to their thick cloud blanket for most of the morning. The majority of paths are now clear of storm debris. #walks

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The city of Alicante and its impressive backdrop #Spain

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The Mourne Mountains from Legananny #CountyDown #DromaraHills