World Tour 055-Glasgow to Cork - United Kingdom-Ireland

Welcome to stage 55, a tour through the Celtic lands of Scotland and Ireland. Starting in Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland, you'll make your way around the Scottish lowlands to Edinburgh and the east coast, before crossing northern England and the Irish Sea to Northern Ireland via the Isle of Man. The second half of the journey will be an anti-clockwise tour around the Emerald Isle, taking the many sights of this beautiful country. From the Glenariff Valley and the Giant's Causeway to the Cliffs of Moher and The Burren, beauty surrounds you.

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Total Legs: 23     Total Distance: 1261     Total Time(125kts): 10 hours 5 minutes

 

Leg 1

Flying from EGPF

Leg Distance: 44.56     Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.

 

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EGPF(EGPF) to River Clyde(POI1)

Distance: 2.63NM     Bearing: 87°     1 minutes

 

Head east after takeoff to follow the River Clyde towards the city of Glasgow

 

River Clyde(POI1) to Parkhead(POI2)

Distance: 5.6NM     Bearing: 107°     3 minutes

 

Follow the river southeast for a view of the city's waterfront museums and attractions, as well as Ibrox Stadium to the right and the main centre of Glasgow to the left. Head for Celtic Park stadium, which lies to the east of the city on the north side of the river

 

Parkhead(POI2) to Forth and Clyde Canal(POI3)

Distance: 4.97NM     Bearing: 359°     2 minutes

 

Head north until you see the Forth and Clyde Canal on the northern outskirts of Glasgow, then follow it northeast.

 

Forth and Clyde Canal(POI3) to Falkirk Wheel(POI4)

Distance: 13.3NM     Bearing: 72°     6 minutes

 

The canal will be joined by the railway line also heading northeast, and will eventually reach the engineering marvel of the Falkirk Wheel, sitting in a small circular inlet from the canal a few miles east of Cumbernauld airstrip

 

Falkirk Wheel(POI4) to River Forth(POI5)

Distance: 5.79NM     Bearing: 359°     3 minutes

 

Fly north to reach the River Forth.

 

River Forth(POI5) to Stirling(POI6)

Distance: 3.77NM     Bearing: 292°     2 minutes

 

Follow the river west to the town of Stirling. South of here is the field and monument to the Battle of Bannockburn. Stirling Castle sits on a hill northwest of the town and the National William Wallace Monument lies north of the river

 

Stirling(POI6) to EGKM(EGKM)

Distance: 8.5NM     Bearing: 281°     4 minutes

 

From Stirling, fly west along the base of the hills to Thornhill Airfield which sits at the edge of a nature reserve a mile north of the highway

 

Leg 2

Flying from EGKM

Leg Distance: 43.38     Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.

 

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EGKM(EGKM) to Dunblane(POI7)

Distance: 7.52NM     Bearing: 69°     4 minutes

 

After takeoff, head east and fly to the north side of the Ochil Hills ahead. You should see the A9 motorway heading north past the town of Dunblane

 

Dunblane(POI7) to Perth(POI8)

Distance: 20.08NM     Bearing: 55°     10 minutes

 

Follow the A9 northeast to the town of Perth, which sits on the River Tay

 

Perth(POI8) to EGPN(EGPN)

Distance: 15.78NM     Bearing: 76°     8 minutes

 

Head east from Perth then follow the north bank of the River Tay until you reach Dundee Airport, which sits at the river's edge

 

Leg 3

Flying from EGPN

Leg Distance: 68.53     Approximate time at 125kts: 33 minutes.

 

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EGPN(EGPN) to Tay Road Bridge(POI9)

Distance: 2.36NM     Bearing: 86°     1 minutes

 

Head east along the river's edge until you reach the Tay Road Bridge, then turn north. One the way you might catch a glimpse of RRS Discovery, a historic ship and museum

 

Tay Road Bridge(POI9) to Glamis Castle(POI10)

Distance: 9.98NM     Bearing: 353°     5 minutes

 

Heading north from Dundee, you'll pass the disused RAF base at Tealing, over some low lying hills, then to the 14th century Glamis Castle in the middle of the large, shallow valley

 

Glamis Castle(POI10) to Buddon Ness(POI11)

Distance: 12.15NM     Bearing: 137°     6 minutes

 

Turn to the southeast from Glamis Castle and head for the coast, and the triangle shaped headland of Buddon Ness which features two lighthouses and the famous Carnoustie Golf Links

 

Buddon Ness(POI11) to St Andrews(POI12)

Distance: 6.95NM     Bearing: 202°     3 minutes

 

Head southwest across the water and follow the beach lined coast south across the Eden Estuary to St Andrews, the home of golf

 

St Andrews(POI12) to Lomond Hills(POI13)

Distance: 16.17NM     Bearing: 244°     8 minutes

 

After passing St Andrews, turn and head southwest to the group of hills in the distance. At the north eastern edge of the hills is the town of Falkland and Falkland Palace and Garden

 

Lomond Hills(POI13) to Burntisland(POI14)

Distance: 11.23NM     Bearing: 177°     5 minutes

 

Heading south from the hills, you'll come to the northern shore of the Firth of Forth

 

Burntisland(POI14) to Forth Bridges(POI15)

Distance: 6.44NM     Bearing: 238°     3 minutes

 

Head west along the waterway to the Forth Bridges. The famous Forth Rail Bridge spans the Firth of Forth, followed by the Forth Road Bridge and the newer Queensferry Bridge. Turn south when you reach the bridges

 

Forth Bridges(POI15) to EGPH(EGPH)

Distance: 3.25NM     Bearing: 161°     2 minutes

 

Head south from the bridges to Edinburgh Airport, the busiest in Scotland

 

Leg 4

Flying from EGPH

Leg Distance: 21.29     Approximate time at 125kts: 10 minutes.

 

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EGPH(EGPH) to Holyrood(POI16)

Distance: 7.39NM     Bearing: 99°     4 minutes

 

Head east after takeoff and aim for the south side of the hills ahead. Before the group of hills containing Holyrood Park, you will see Edinburgh Castle to the left and also the palace of Holyrood House at the western base of the hills

 

Holyrood(POI16) to Port Seton(POI17)

Distance: 7.23NM     Bearing: 71°     3 minutes

 

After passing Holyrood Park, turn left towards the coast and follow it to the east

 

Port Seton(POI17) to Aberlady Bay(POI18)

Distance: 4.37NM     Bearing: 35°     2 minutes

 

Continue along the coast as it turns northeast

 

Aberlady Bay(POI18) to EGGU(EGGU)

Distance: 2.3NM     Bearing: 72°     1 minutes

 

After crossing Aberlady Bay and reaching the golf course on its north side, turn towards the east and over the town of Gullane. The airfield is just after the town. Another top ranking golf course, Muirfield, is on the north side of the town

 

Leg 5

Flying from EGGU

Leg Distance: 71.1     Approximate time at 125kts: 34 minutes.

 

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EGGU(EGGU) to Bass Rock(POI19)

Distance: 5.33NM     Bearing: 77°     3 minutes

 

Head east after takeoff to the coastal town of North Berwick. South of the town is the hill of North Berwick Law. A couple of miles further to the east,  Bass Rock sits a couple of miles off shore

 

Bass Rock(POI19) to Dunbar(POI20)

Distance: 5.77NM     Bearing: 129°     3 minutes

 

Turn to the southeast and continue following the coast to the town of Dunbar

 

Dunbar(POI20) to St Abb's Head(POI21)

Distance: 14.17NM     Bearing: 111°     7 minutes

 

Keep following the coast southeast where it will turn easterly towards the green hills of St Abb's Head

 

St Abb's Head(POI21) to Berwick-Upon-Tweed(POI22)

Distance: 9.44NM     Bearing: 153°     5 minutes

 

Stay with the coast as it turns back to the southeast and past the town of Eyemouth, then on to Berwick on the mouth of the River Tweed

 

Berwick-Upon-Tweed(POI22) to Holy Island(POI23)

Distance: 9NM     Bearing: 138°     4 minutes

 

Continuing southeast, you'll come to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, complete with castle and medieval buildings. A Causeway connects the island to the mainland

 

Holy Island(POI23) to Bamburgh(POI24)

Distance: 5.88NM     Bearing: 124°     3 minutes

 

Still travelling southeast along the coast, you'll soon see Bamburgh Castle near the shore opposite the Farne Islands Nature Preserve just offshore

 

Bamburgh(POI24) to Embleton Bay(POI25)

Distance: 7.09NM     Bearing: 161°     3 minutes

 

Continue south along the coast over the towns of Seahouses and Beadnell to a series of sandy bays.  Once you reach Embleton Bay, which has a small hill to its south, turn southwest and head inland towards the town of Alnwick

 

Embleton Bay(POI25) to Alnwick(POI26)

Distance: 6.02NM     Bearing: 217°     3 minutes

 

Head for the north side of the town of Alnwick for a view of Alnwick Castle and its garden

 

Alnwick(POI26) to EGFL(EGFL)

Distance: 8.4NM     Bearing: 182°     4 minutes

 

Head south from Alnwick to Eshott Airfield, which sits next to the A1 highway

 

Leg 6

Flying from EGFL

Leg Distance: 47.87     Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.

 

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EGFL(EGFL) to Rothbury(POI27)

Distance: 6.56NM     Bearing: 286°     3 minutes

 

Head west after takeoff, and the River Coquet will lead you to the town of Rothbury, with the Victorian mansion of Cragside sitting on the hill to your right just before the town

 

Rothbury(POI27) to Kielder Water(POI28)

Distance: 20.72NM     Bearing: 248°     10 minutes

 

Head west (slightly south) over the rolling hills until you reach Kielder Water reservoir

 

Kielder Water(POI28) to Gilsland(POI29)

Distance: 11.84NM     Bearing: 199°     6 minutes

 

Head south from the reservoir until you reach the Irthing River running southwest along a wide open valley

 

Gilsland(POI29) to EGNC(EGNC)

Distance: 8.75NM     Bearing: 248°     4 minutes

 

Keep following the river southwest and it will take you past the ancient Roman Hadrian's Wall, then past the town of Brampton before reaching Carlisle Airport

 

Leg 7

Flying from EGNC

Leg Distance: 32.77     Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.

 

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EGNC(EGNC) to Carlisle(POI30)

Distance: 4.93NM     Bearing: 251°     2 minutes

 

Head southwest to the town of Carlisle, where Carlisle Castle sits near the town center, next to the River Eden's south bank

 

Carlisle(POI30) to Solway Firth(POI31)

Distance: 9.32NM     Bearing: 288°     4 minutes

 

Head west from Carlisle to the waters of Solway Firth.

 

Solway Firth(POI31) to Ingleston(POI32)

Distance: 13.06NM     Bearing: 270°     6 minutes

 

Continue west along the northern shore of Solway Firth, heading towards the hills on the far coast

 

Ingleston(POI32) to EGGY(EGGY)

Distance: 5.46NM     Bearing: 266°     3 minutes

 

Fly west over the hills to the dirt airstrip on the western side overlooking the valley

 

Leg 8

Flying from EGGY

Leg Distance: 42.72     Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.

 

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EGGY(EGGY) to Hestan Island(POI33)

Distance: 8.13NM     Bearing: 203°     4 minutes

 

Head south after takeoff. When you reach the coast, follow it southwest

 

Hestan Island(POI33) to Wall Hill(POI34)

Distance: 6.51NM     Bearing: 240°     3 minutes

 

Continue following the coast. When you reach the southern point near Wall Hill, turn southwest across the sea to the Isle of Man

 

Wall Hill(POI34) to EGZU(EGZU)

Distance: 28.08NM     Bearing: 213°     13 minutes

 

The northern tip of the Isle of man is 24 miles away. Andreas Airfield sits a few miles inland in the center of the flat peninsula

 

Leg 9

Flying from EGZU

Leg Distance: 60.43     Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.

 

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EGZU(EGZU) to Ballyquinton Point(POI35)

Distance: 37.83NM     Bearing: 268°     18 minutes

 

After takeoff, head west across the Irish sea towards the Dromara Hills of Northern Ireland

 

Ballyquinton Point(POI35) to Strangford Lough(POI36)

Distance: 15.39NM     Bearing: 336°     7 minutes

 

When you reach land, turn northwest and make your way along the large waterway of Strangford Lough

 

Strangford Lough(POI36) to EGAC(EGAC)

Distance: 7.21NM     Bearing: 298°     3 minutes

 

When you reach the northern end of the lough, turn northwest and head towards the dock area of Belfast, which lies next to Belfast City Airport

 

Leg 10

Flying from EGAC

Leg Distance: 57.52     Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.

 

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EGAC(EGAC) to Belfast(POI37)

Distance: 3.57NM     Bearing: 234°     2 minutes

 

Head southwest after takeoff for a closer look at Belfast. Dominating the skyline are the twin shipbuilding gantry cranes of Samson and Goliath. Also at the dock area is the Titanic maritime attraction

 

Belfast(POI37) to Carrickfergus(POI38)

Distance: 9.26NM     Bearing: 33°     4 minutes

 

Turn northeast after visiting the city and follow the north shore of Belfast Lough to Carrickfergus Marina

 

Carrickfergus(POI38) to Carnfunnock(POI39)

Distance: 10.59NM     Bearing: 357°     5 minutes

 

Head north across land until you reach the coast, then follow it northwest

 

Carnfunnock(POI39) to Knockore(POI40)

Distance: 11.68NM     Bearing: 338°     6 minutes

 

Continue northwest along the Antrim Coast - a designated area of natural beauty. When you reach the headland of Garron Point, enter the bay to the west

 

Knockore(POI40) to Glenariff(POI41)

Distance: 2.62NM     Bearing: 257°     1 minutes

 

Heading west into the bay you will see Lurigethan Mountain, which sits between two valleys. Head to the valley and town of Glenariff south of the mountain

 

Glenariff(POI41) to Glenariff Valley(POI42)

Distance: 3.14NM     Bearing: 217°     2 minutes

 

Head southwest along the beautiful Glenariff valley. At the end of the valley the Glenariff River will branch off to the west and point the way towards the town of Ballymoney

 

Glenariff Valley(POI42) to EGBA(EGBA)

Distance: 16.66NM     Bearing: 281°     8 minutes

 

Fly over the nearby hills to reach the flat land to the west. Causeway Airfield lies 2 miles to the west of Ballymoney on the bank of the Lower Bann River

 

Leg 11

Flying from EGBA

Leg Distance: 45.74     Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.

 

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EGBA(EGBA) to Ballintoy(POI43)

Distance: 13.63NM     Bearing: 37°     7 minutes

 

After takeoff, head northeast back to the coast to the small harbor town of Ballintoy, recently used as a location in the Game of Thrones TV series

 

Ballintoy(POI43) to Giant's Causeway(POI44)

Distance: 4.45NM     Bearing: 282°     2 minutes

 

Follow the coast west, where beaches will give way to the beautiful Causeway Coast and the main attraction, the basalt columns of Giant's Causeway

 

Giant's Causeway(POI44) to Magilligan Point(POI45)

Distance: 16.6NM     Bearing: 256°     8 minutes

 

Continue west along the coast to the large flat peninsula of Magilligan Pont

 

Magilligan Point(POI45) to EGAE(EGAE)

Distance: 11.06NM     Bearing: 224°     5 minutes

 

Head southwest along the bay (Lough Foyle) and you'll find the City of Derry Airport on the southern shore

 

Leg 12

Flying from EGAE

Leg Distance: 64.67     Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.

 

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EGAE(EGAE) to Londonderry(POI46)

Distance: 6.49NM     Bearing: 242°     3 minutes

 

After takeoff, head southwest for a closer look at Derry, a historic town famous for its 17th century walls - complete with 7 gates and 22 cannons

 

Londonderry(POI46) to Quigley's Point(POI47)

Distance: 9.16NM     Bearing: 30°     4 minutes

 

From the town, turn to the northeast and fly along the northern shoreline of the bay to the small town and peninsula of Quigley's Point

 

Quigley's Point(POI47) to Inishowen(POI48)

Distance: 13.74NM     Bearing: 359°     7 minutes

 

Now flying in the Irish Republic, turn north at Quigley's Point and head across land to the north coast

 

Inishowen(POI48) to Malin Head(POI49)

Distance: 5.52NM     Bearing: 294°     3 minutes

 

Fly northwest along the coast to the northern most point of mainland Ireland, Dúnalderagh

 

Malin Head(POI49) to Lough Swilly(POI50)

Distance: 12.51NM     Bearing: 215°     6 minutes

 

Turning southwest, head across the bay, over the headland of Dunaff Hill, and to the mouth of the waterway of Lough Swilly

 

Lough Swilly(POI50) to Inch(POI51)

Distance: 10.42NM     Bearing: 177°     5 minutes

 

Head south along the waters of Lough Swilly, passing the island of Inch

 

Inch(POI51) to EILT(EILT)

Distance: 6.83NM     Bearing: 223°     3 minutes

 

Turn southwest to the southern end of the lough. Letterkenny Airfield is just to the south of the river mouth

 

Leg 13

Flying from EILT

Leg Distance: 42.59     Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.

 

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EILT(EILT) to River Swilly(POI52)

Distance: 8.13NM     Bearing: 263°     4 minutes

 

After takeoff, follow the River Swilly west along the valley. After about 8 miles the river and green valley will reduce in size

 

River Swilly(POI52) to Glenveagh National Park(POI53)

Distance: 6.11NM     Bearing: 310°     3 minutes

 

Turn northwest and head towards the prominent peak of Errigal. As you approach the mountain, look for a deep valley to your right

 

Glenveagh National Park(POI53) to Lough Veagh(POI54)

Distance: 6.49NM     Bearing: 45°     3 minutes

 

Follow the valley northeast over Lough Veagh, part of the beautiful scenery of Glenveagh National Park

 

Lough Veagh(POI54) to Muckish(POI55)

Distance: 7.66NM     Bearing: 320°     4 minutes

 

Once you pass the lough, turn northwest and head to the coast, passing the peak of Muckish along the way

 

Muckish(POI55) to Cnoc Fola(POI56)

Distance: 6.74NM     Bearing: 271°     3 minutes

 

Turn west when you reach the coast and head towards the hill named Cnoc Fola (The Peak of Blood)

 

Cnoc Fola(POI56) to EIDL(EIDL)

Distance: 7.46NM     Bearing: 203°     4 minutes

 

Making a left circuit around the hill will line you up for a southerly approach along the coast to Donegal airport

 

Leg 14

Flying from EIDL

Leg Distance: 50.8     Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.

 

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EIDL(EIDL) to Aran Island(POI57)

Distance: 6.86NM     Bearing: 245°     3 minutes

 

After takeoff, head southwest along the coast to Aran Island

 

Aran Island(POI57) to Inishkeel(POI58)

Distance: 8.86NM     Bearing: 169°     4 minutes

 

From Aran Island, fly south across the bay to Inishkeel Island, home of ancient monastic ruins

 

Inishkeel(POI58) to Saint John's Point(POI59)

Distance: 16.63NM     Bearing: 182°     8 minutes

 

Continue towards a wind farm that lies on top of the mountains to the south, the enter Donegal Bay at Saint John's Point at the end of a narrow peninsula

 

Saint John's Point(POI59) to Benbulbin(POI60)

Distance: 12.44NM     Bearing: 192°     6 minutes

 

Heading south across the bay, head for the right side of the hills ahead. The western peak of the hills is Benbulbin

 

Benbulbin(POI60) to EISG(EISG)

Distance: 6.01NM     Bearing: 213°     3 minutes

 

As you pass Benbulbin, the town of Sligo will come into view to the south. Head southwest to Sligo Airport, which sits on a small peninsula northwest of Knocknarea Mountain, which is home to a Megalithic tomb

 

Leg 15

Flying from EISG

Leg Distance: 50.69     Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.

 

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EISG(EISG) to Killala Bay(POI61)

Distance: 19.37NM     Bearing: 266°     9 minutes

 

Head west after takeoff and cross two flat farmland peninsulas to Killala Bay

 

Killala Bay(POI61) to Carrowmore Lough(POI62)

Distance: 22.77NM     Bearing: 267°     11 minutes

 

Continue west over the rolling landscape of County Mayo to Carrowmore Lough

 

Carrowmore Lough(POI62) to Belmullet(POI63)

Distance: 7.08NM     Bearing: 286°     3 minutes

 

Heading west from the lake, follow the road along the narrow peninsula of land to the town of Belmullet

 

Belmullet(POI63) to EIBT(EIBT)

Distance: 1.47NM     Bearing: 270°     1 minutes

 

The airfield is just across the water to the west of town, on higher ground next to a golf course

 

Leg 16

Flying from EIBT

Leg Distance: 70.36     Approximate time at 125kts: 34 minutes.

 

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EIBT(EIBT) to The Mullet(POI64)

Distance: 8.34NM     Bearing: 204°     4 minutes

 

Head south along the peninsula known as The Mullet

 

The Mullet(POI64) to Croaghaun(POI65)

Distance: 8.72NM     Bearing: 219°     4 minutes

 

Turn southwest and head to the rocky outcrop of land dominated by the peaks of Croaghaun

 

Croaghaun(POI65) to Achillbeg(POI66)

Distance: 12.89NM     Bearing: 124°     6 minutes

 

Turn to the southeast cut across the bay to Achillbeg Island

 

Achillbeg(POI66) to Clew Bay(POI67)

Distance: 13.03NM     Bearing: 98°     6 minutes

 

Fly east along Clew Bay towards the far shore. There are over 140 islands in the bay known as 'sunken drumlins'

 

Clew Bay(POI67) to Castlebar(POI68)

Distance: 10.31NM     Bearing: 88°     5 minutes

 

Continue east to the large town of Castlebar

 

Castlebar(POI68) to EIKN(EIKN)

Distance: 17.07NM     Bearing: 82°     8 minutes

 

Fly east over the low hills to Knock Airport 8 miles east of the hills

 

Leg 17

Flying from EIKN

Leg Distance: 68.86     Approximate time at 125kts: 33 minutes.

 

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EIKN(EIKN) to Lough Ree(POI69)

Distance: 35.17NM     Bearing: 128°     17 minutes

 

Head southeast after takeoff to the large lake of Lough Ree

 

Lough Ree(POI69) to River Shannon(POI70)

Distance: 12.77NM     Bearing: 167°     6 minutes

 

Head to the southern end of the lough, then follow the River Shannon south

 

River Shannon(POI70) to Shannonbridge(POI71)

Distance: 6.94NM     Bearing: 224°     3 minutes

 

The river will turn southwest towards the town of Shannonbridge, past the ancient monastery of Clonmacnoise

 

Shannonbridge(POI71) to River Shannon(POI72)

Distance: 4.49NM     Bearing: 134°     2 minutes

 

The river will join with another at the town and head southeast

 

River Shannon(POI72) to EIBR(EIBR)

Distance: 9.49NM     Bearing: 168°     5 minutes

 

When the river turns away to the southwest, leave the river and head south to the town of Birr. The airfield is just to the south of town

 

Leg 18

Flying from EIBR

Leg Distance: 63.24     Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.

 

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EIBR(EIBR) to Lough Derg(POI73)

Distance: 12.75NM     Bearing: 271°     6 minutes

 

Head west from Birr to the northern end of Lough Derg

 

Lough Derg(POI73) to Lough Cutra(POI74)

Distance: 19.18NM     Bearing: 266°     9 minutes

 

Continue west to the smaller Lough Cutra

 

Lough Cutra(POI74) to The Burren(POI75)

Distance: 11.99NM     Bearing: 269°     6 minutes

 

Continue west from the lough, to the bare, rocky landscape of the Burren National Park

 

The Burren(POI75) to Ballyvaughan(POI76)

Distance: 6.8NM     Bearing: 357°     3 minutes

 

After passing the first group of hills, head north across the Burren to the shore of Galway Bay

 

Ballyvaughan(POI76) to Galway(POI77)

Distance: 8.58NM     Bearing: 25°     4 minutes

 

Turn northeast and cross the bay to the city of Galway

 

Galway(POI77) to EICM(EICM)

Distance: 3.94NM     Bearing: 62°     2 minutes

 

Galway Airport lies a couple of miles east of the city

 

Leg 19

Flying from EICM

Leg Distance: 76.56     Approximate time at 125kts: 37 minutes.

 

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EICM(EICM) to Lough Corrib(POI78)

Distance: 9.58NM     Bearing: 318°     5 minutes

 

Head northwest from Galway to Lough Corrib, the largest lake in the Irish Republic

 

Lough Corrib(POI78) to Lough Corrib(POI79)

Distance: 9.61NM     Bearing: 297°     5 minutes

 

Fly northwest along the lake

 

Lough Corrib(POI79) to Lough Corrib(POI80)

Distance: 4.81NM     Bearing: 275°     2 minutes

 

Head west along the western arm of the lake

 

Lough Corrib(POI80) to Leenaun(POI81)

Distance: 9.97NM     Bearing: 317°     5 minutes

 

The lake will turn northwest where you will meet a road heading northwest through a valley, leading you to the small town of Leenaun on the shore of Killary Harbor

 

Leenaun(POI81) to Killary Harbour(POI82)

Distance: 2.07NM     Bearing: 269°     1 minutes

 

Fly briefly west along the waters of Killary Harbor. The road will run along the southern shore

 

Killary Harbour(POI82) to Kylemore Lough(POI83)

Distance: 3.5NM     Bearing: 231°     2 minutes

 

Turn southwest, following the road to Kylemore Lough

 

Kylemore Lough(POI83) to Letterfrack(POI84)

Distance: 4.23NM     Bearing: 270°     2 minutes

 

Fly west along the length of the lake and continue following the road past Kylemore Abbey, a former castle now a Benedictine Monastery

 

Letterfrack(POI84) to Errisbeg(POI85)

Distance: 11.33NM     Bearing: 183°     5 minutes

 

When the road reaches the town of Letterfrack, turn south and head towards the distant mountain of Errisbeg. On the southern side of the mountain lies a small peninsula and the two crescent beaches of Dog's Bay and Gurteen Bay

 

Errisbeg(POI85) to Aran Islands(POI86)

Distance: 13.49NM     Bearing: 168°     6 minutes

 

Head south across the sea, turning slightly left to aim for the western point of the Aran Islands

 

Aran Islands(POI86) to EIIM(EIIM)

Distance: 7.97NM     Bearing: 112°     4 minutes

 

Fly southeast along the largest of the Aran Islands, Inishmore, to the airport at the eastern end of the island

 

Leg 20

Flying from EIIM

Leg Distance: 48.74     Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.

 

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EIIM(EIIM) to Doolin Point(POI87)

Distance: 10.21NM     Bearing: 123°     5 minutes

 

Fly southeast over the two smaller islands and continue to the mainland

 

Doolin Point(POI87) to Cliffs of Moher(POI88)

Distance: 6.07NM     Bearing: 212°     3 minutes

 

Turn right and follow the coast to the southeast, the spectacular Cliffs of Moher

 

Cliffs of Moher(POI88) to Quilty(POI89)

Distance: 7.38NM     Bearing: 178°     4 minutes

 

After the sea cliffs, turn south across Liscannor Bay

 

Quilty(POI89) to Shannon Estuary(POI90)

Distance: 16.94NM     Bearing: 131°     8 minutes

 

When you reach land, turn southeast and head for the Shannon River estuary

 

Shannon Estuary(POI90) to EINN(EINN)

Distance: 8.14NM     Bearing: 63°     4 minutes

 

Fly northeast along the estuary to Shannon Airport, which sits in the middle of the two arms of the estuary

 

Leg 21

Flying from EINN

Leg Distance: 45.07     Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.

 

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EINN(EINN) to Adare(POI91)

Distance: 8.93NM     Bearing: 154°     4 minutes

 

Head southeast from Shannon Airport to the nearby town of Adare, home of Adare Manor, now a luxury hotel. The manor is at the eastern edge of the town

 

Adare(POI91) to Abbeyfeale(POI92)

Distance: 21.43NM     Bearing: 241°     10 minutes

 

Head southwest, following the tree lined N21 highway through the towns of Rathkeale and Newcastle West before passing some wind farm populated hills on the way to the town of Abbeyfeale

 

Abbeyfeale(POI92) to Castleisland(POI93)

Distance: 11.14NM     Bearing: 216°     5 minutes

 

The highway will make a left turn in the town of Abbeyfeale and continue southwest across some more hills to the town of Castleisland

 

Castleisland(POI93) to EIKY(EIKY)

Distance: 3.57NM     Bearing: 219°     2 minutes

 

Kerry Airport sits just a few miles southwest of Castleisland

 

Leg 22

Flying from EIKY

Leg Distance: 90.81     Approximate time at 125kts: 44 minutes.

 

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EIKY(EIKY) to Dingle Bay(POI94)

Distance: 18.66NM     Bearing: 251°     9 minutes

 

From Kerry Airport, head west over Castlemaine Harbor and the large sandy peninsulas of Inch Beach and Rossbeigh Strand to Dingle Bay

 

Dingle Bay(POI94) to Valentia Island(POI95)

Distance: 19.44NM     Bearing: 238°     9 minutes

 

Follow the southern coast of Dingle Bay southwest until you reach its western tip at Bray Head on Valentia Island

 

Valentia Island(POI95) to The Skelligs(POI96)

Distance: 8.12NM     Bearing: 218°     4 minutes

 

Turn southwest and head to the two small islands a few miles offshore, The Skelligs. The outer island, Skellig Michael, is the home of a Gaelic monastery over 1000 years old. Also popular in modern times as a shooting location for the Star Wars sequel movies

 

The Skelligs(POI96) to Dursey Island(POI97)

Distance: 16.33NM     Bearing: 135°     8 minutes

 

Turn southeast and head for the western tip of Dursey Island

 

Dursey Island(POI97) to Whiddy Island(POI98)

Distance: 26.55NM     Bearing: 80°     13 minutes

 

After passing the island, turn east and fly along the length of Bantry Bay to Whiddy Island at its eastern end, which is the home of a large oil terminal

 

Whiddy Island(POI98) to EIBN(EIBN)

Distance: 1.71NM     Bearing: 106°     1 minutes

 

Just south of the island on a small outcrop of land is Bantry Aerodrome

 

Leg 23

Flying from EIBN

Leg Distance: 52.91     Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.

 

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EIBN(EIBN) to Blind Harbour(POI99)

Distance: 15.43NM     Bearing: 127°     7 minutes

 

From Bantry, fly southeast across the rolling landscape to reach the south coast

 

Blind Harbour(POI99) to Dundeady Island(POIA0)

Distance: 7.24NM     Bearing: 91°     3 minutes

 

Follow the coastline east to Dundeady Island, which is actually a small peninsula protruding south into the Celtic Sea

 

Dundeady Island(POIA0) to Old Head(POIA1)

Distance: 16.18NM     Bearing: 75°     8 minutes

 

Continue east along the coast to another narrow peninsula, Old Head of Kinsale

 

Old Head(POIA1) to Kinsale(POIA2)

Distance: 5.69NM     Bearing: 12°     3 minutes

 

Follow the coastline north to Kinsale Harbor, and the town of Kinsale to its north

 

Kinsale(POIA2) to EICK(EICK)

Distance: 8.37NM     Bearing: 8°     4 minutes

 

Heading north from Kinsale you will shortly reach Cork Airport, the second busiest airport in Ireland after Dublin and the destination for this stage