{"id":4256,"date":"2025-02-27T15:54:23","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T20:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msfsbushnavlog.com\/?p=4256"},"modified":"2025-02-27T15:54:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T20:54:27","slug":"world-tour-055-glasgow-to-cork-united-kingdom-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msfsbushnavlog.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/27\/world-tour-055-glasgow-to-cork-united-kingdom-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"World Tour 055-Glasgow to Cork – United Kingdom-Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Zip file with MSFS 2024 pln files for each leg<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Printer Friendly version<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n

See trip in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Total Legs: 23 Total Distance: 1261 Total Time(125kts): 10 hours 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGPF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 44.56 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGPF(EGPF) to River Clyde(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.63NM Bearing: 87\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east after takeoff to follow the River Clyde towards the city of Glasgow<\/p>\n

River Clyde(POI1) to Parkhead(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.6NM Bearing: 107\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river southeast for a view of the city&apos;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<\/p>\n

Parkhead(POI2) to Forth and Clyde Canal(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.97NM Bearing: 359\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north until you see the Forth and Clyde Canal on the northern outskirts of Glasgow, then follow it northeast.<\/p>\n

Forth and Clyde Canal(POI3) to Falkirk Wheel(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.3NM Bearing: 72\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Falkirk Wheel(POI4) to River Forth(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.79NM Bearing: 359\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north to reach the River Forth.<\/p>\n

River Forth(POI5) to Stirling(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.77NM Bearing: 292\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Stirling(POI6) to EGKM(EGKM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.5NM Bearing: 281\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGKM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 43.38 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGKM(EGKM) to Dunblane(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.52NM Bearing: 69\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Dunblane(POI7) to Perth(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.08NM Bearing: 55\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the A9 northeast to the town of Perth, which sits on the River Tay<\/p>\n

Perth(POI8) to EGPN(EGPN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.78NM Bearing: 76\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east from Perth then follow the north bank of the River Tay until you reach Dundee Airport, which sits at the river&apos;s edge<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGPN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 68.53 Approximate time at 125kts: 33 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGPN(EGPN) to Tay Road Bridge(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.36NM Bearing: 86\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east along the river&apos;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<\/p>\n

Tay Road Bridge(POI9) to Glamis Castle(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.98NM Bearing: 353\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading north from Dundee, you&apos;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<\/p>\n

Glamis Castle(POI10) to Buddon Ness(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.15NM Bearing: 137\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Buddon Ness(POI11) to St Andrews(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.95NM Bearing: 202\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest across the water and follow the beach lined coast south across the Eden Estuary to St Andrews, the home of golf<\/p>\n

St Andrews(POI12) to Lomond Hills(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.17NM Bearing: 244\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Lomond Hills(POI13) to Burntisland(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.23NM Bearing: 177\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading south from the hills, you&apos;ll come to the northern shore of the Firth of Forth<\/p>\n

Burntisland(POI14) to Forth Bridges(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.44NM Bearing: 238\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Forth Bridges(POI15) to EGPH(EGPH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.25NM Bearing: 161\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south from the bridges to Edinburgh Airport, the busiest in Scotland<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGPH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 21.29 Approximate time at 125kts: 10 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGPH(EGPH) to Holyrood(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.39NM Bearing: 99\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Holyrood(POI16) to Port Seton(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.23NM Bearing: 71\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing Holyrood Park, turn left towards the coast and follow it to the east<\/p>\n

Port Seton(POI17) to Aberlady Bay(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.37NM Bearing: 35\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the coast as it turns northeast<\/p>\n

Aberlady Bay(POI18) to EGGU(EGGU)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.3NM Bearing: 72\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGGU<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 71.1 Approximate time at 125kts: 34 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGGU(EGGU) to Bass Rock(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.33NM Bearing: 77\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Bass Rock(POI19) to Dunbar(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.77NM Bearing: 129\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn to the southeast and continue following the coast to the town of Dunbar<\/p>\n

Dunbar(POI20) to St Abb’s Head(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.17NM Bearing: 111\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the coast southeast where it will turn easterly towards the green hills of St Abb&apos;s Head<\/p>\n

St Abb’s Head(POI21) to Berwick-Upon-Tweed(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.44NM Bearing: 153\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Berwick-Upon-Tweed(POI22) to Holy Island(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9NM Bearing: 138\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continuing southeast, you&apos;ll come to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, complete with castle and medieval buildings. A Causeway connects the island to the mainland<\/p>\n

Holy Island(POI23) to Bamburgh(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.88NM Bearing: 124\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Still travelling southeast along the coast, you&apos;ll soon see Bamburgh Castle near the shore opposite the Farne Islands Nature Preserve just offshore<\/p>\n

Bamburgh(POI24) to Embleton Bay(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.09NM Bearing: 161\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Embleton Bay(POI25) to Alnwick(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.02NM Bearing: 217\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head for the north side of the town of Alnwick for a view of Alnwick Castle and its garden<\/p>\n

Alnwick(POI26) to EGFL(EGFL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.4NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south from Alnwick to Eshott Airfield, which sits next to the A1 highway<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGFL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 47.87 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGFL(EGFL) to Rothbury(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.56NM Bearing: 286\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Rothbury(POI27) to Kielder Water(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.72NM Bearing: 248\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west (slightly south) over the rolling hills until you reach Kielder Water reservoir<\/p>\n

Kielder Water(POI28) to Gilsland(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.84NM Bearing: 199\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south from the reservoir until you reach the Irthing River running southwest along a wide open valley<\/p>\n

Gilsland(POI29) to EGNC(EGNC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.75NM Bearing: 248\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river southwest and it will take you past the ancient Roman Hadrian&apos;s Wall, then past the town of Brampton before reaching Carlisle Airport<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGNC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 32.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGNC(EGNC) to Carlisle(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.93NM Bearing: 251\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest to the town of Carlisle, where Carlisle Castle sits near the town center, next to the River Eden&apos;s south bank<\/p>\n

Carlisle(POI30) to Solway Firth(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.32NM Bearing: 288\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west from Carlisle to the waters of Solway Firth.<\/p>\n

Solway Firth(POI31) to Ingleston(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.06NM Bearing: 270\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west along the northern shore of Solway Firth, heading towards the hills on the far coast<\/p>\n

Ingleston(POI32) to EGGY(EGGY)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.46NM Bearing: 266\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west over the hills to the dirt airstrip on the western side overlooking the valley<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGGY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 42.72 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGGY(EGGY) to Hestan Island(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.13NM Bearing: 203\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south after takeoff. When you reach the coast, follow it southwest<\/p>\n

Hestan Island(POI33) to Wall Hill(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.51NM Bearing: 240\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the coast. When you reach the southern point near Wall Hill, turn southwest across the sea to the Isle of Man<\/p>\n

Wall Hill(POI34) to EGZU(EGZU)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.08NM Bearing: 213\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGZU<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 60.43 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGZU(EGZU) to Ballyquinton Point(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 37.83NM Bearing: 268\u00b0 18 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west across the Irish sea towards the Dromara Hills of Northern Ireland<\/p>\n

Ballyquinton Point(POI35) to Strangford Lough(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.39NM Bearing: 336\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach land, turn northwest and make your way along the large waterway of Strangford Lough<\/p>\n

Strangford Lough(POI36) to EGAC(EGAC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.21NM Bearing: 298\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGAC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 57.52 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGAC(EGAC) to Belfast(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.57NM Bearing: 234\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Belfast(POI37) to Carrickfergus(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.26NM Bearing: 33\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn northeast after visiting the city and follow the north shore of Belfast Lough to Carrickfergus Marina<\/p>\n

Carrickfergus(POI38) to Carnfunnock(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.59NM Bearing: 357\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north across land until you reach the coast, then follow it northwest<\/p>\n

Carnfunnock(POI39) to Knockore(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.68NM Bearing: 338\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Knockore(POI40) to Glenariff(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.62NM Bearing: 257\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Glenariff(POI41) to Glenariff Valley(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.14NM Bearing: 217\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Glenariff Valley(POI42) to EGBA(EGBA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.66NM Bearing: 281\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGBA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 45.74 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGBA(EGBA) to Ballintoy(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.63NM Bearing: 37\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Ballintoy(POI43) to Giant’s Causeway(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.45NM Bearing: 282\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast west, where beaches will give way to the beautiful Causeway Coast and the main attraction, the basalt columns of Giant&apos;s Causeway<\/p>\n

Giant’s Causeway(POI44) to Magilligan Point(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.6NM Bearing: 256\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west along the coast to the large flat peninsula of Magilligan Pont<\/p>\n

Magilligan Point(POI45) to EGAE(EGAE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.06NM Bearing: 224\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest along the bay (Lough Foyle) and you&apos;ll find the City of Derry Airport on the southern shore<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGAE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 64.67 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGAE(EGAE) to Londonderry(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.49NM Bearing: 242\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Londonderry(POI46) to Quigley’s Point(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.16NM Bearing: 30\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the town, turn to the northeast and fly along the northern shoreline of the bay to the small town and peninsula of Quigley&apos;s Point<\/p>\n

Quigley’s Point(POI47) to Inishowen(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.74NM Bearing: 359\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now flying in the Irish Republic, turn north at Quigley&apos;s Point and head across land to the north coast<\/p>\n

Inishowen(POI48) to Malin Head(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.52NM Bearing: 294\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest along the coast to the northern most point of mainland Ireland, D\u00fanalderagh<\/p>\n

Malin Head(POI49) to Lough Swilly(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.51NM Bearing: 215\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turning southwest, head across the bay, over the headland of Dunaff Hill, and to the mouth of the waterway of Lough Swilly<\/p>\n

Lough Swilly(POI50) to Inch(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.42NM Bearing: 177\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south along the waters of Lough Swilly, passing the island of Inch<\/p>\n

Inch(POI51) to EILT(EILT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.83NM Bearing: 223\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn southwest to the southern end of the lough. Letterkenny Airfield is just to the south of the river mouth<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EILT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 42.59 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EILT(EILT) to River Swilly(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.13NM Bearing: 263\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the River Swilly west along the valley. After about 8 miles the river and green valley will reduce in size<\/p>\n

River Swilly(POI52) to Glenveagh National Park(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.11NM Bearing: 310\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Glenveagh National Park(POI53) to Lough Veagh(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.49NM Bearing: 45\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley northeast over Lough Veagh, part of the beautiful scenery of Glenveagh National Park<\/p>\n

Lough Veagh(POI54) to Muckish(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.66NM Bearing: 320\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you pass the lough, turn northwest and head to the coast, passing the peak of Muckish along the way<\/p>\n

Muckish(POI55) to Cnoc Fola(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.74NM Bearing: 271\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn west when you reach the coast and head towards the hill named Cnoc Fola (The Peak of Blood)<\/p>\n

Cnoc Fola(POI56) to EIDL(EIDL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.46NM Bearing: 203\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Making a left circuit around the hill will line you up for a southerly approach along the coast to Donegal airport<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EIDL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 50.8 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EIDL(EIDL) to Aran Island(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.86NM Bearing: 245\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southwest along the coast to Aran Island<\/p>\n

Aran Island(POI57) to Inishkeel(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.86NM Bearing: 169\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Aran Island, fly south across the bay to Inishkeel Island, home of ancient monastic ruins<\/p>\n

Inishkeel(POI58) to Saint John’s Point(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.63NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue towards a wind farm that lies on top of the mountains to the south, the enter Donegal Bay at Saint John&apos;s Point at the end of a narrow peninsula<\/p>\n

Saint John’s Point(POI59) to Benbulbin(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.44NM Bearing: 192\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading south across the bay, head for the right side of the hills ahead. The western peak of the hills is Benbulbin<\/p>\n

Benbulbin(POI60) to EISG(EISG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.01NM Bearing: 213\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EISG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 50.69 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EISG(EISG) to Killala Bay(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.37NM Bearing: 266\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west after takeoff and cross two flat farmland peninsulas to Killala Bay<\/p>\n

Killala Bay(POI61) to Carrowmore Lough(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.77NM Bearing: 267\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west over the rolling landscape of County Mayo to Carrowmore Lough<\/p>\n

Carrowmore Lough(POI62) to Belmullet(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.08NM Bearing: 286\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading west from the lake, follow the road along the narrow peninsula of land to the town of Belmullet<\/p>\n

Belmullet(POI63) to EIBT(EIBT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.47NM Bearing: 270\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airfield is just across the water to the west of town, on higher ground next to a golf course<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EIBT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 70.36 Approximate time at 125kts: 34 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EIBT(EIBT) to The Mullet(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.34NM Bearing: 204\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south along the peninsula known as The Mullet<\/p>\n

The Mullet(POI64) to Croaghaun(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.72NM Bearing: 219\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn southwest and head to the rocky outcrop of land dominated by the peaks of Croaghaun<\/p>\n

Croaghaun(POI65) to Achillbeg(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.89NM Bearing: 124\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn to the southeast cut across the bay to Achillbeg Island<\/p>\n

Achillbeg(POI66) to Clew Bay(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.03NM Bearing: 98\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east along Clew Bay towards the far shore. There are over 140 islands in the bay known as &apos;sunken drumlins&apos;<\/p>\n

Clew Bay(POI67) to Castlebar(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.31NM Bearing: 88\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east to the large town of Castlebar<\/p>\n

Castlebar(POI68) to EIKN(EIKN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.07NM Bearing: 82\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east over the low hills to Knock Airport 8 miles east of the hills<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EIKN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 68.86 Approximate time at 125kts: 33 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EIKN(EIKN) to Lough Ree(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 35.17NM Bearing: 128\u00b0 17 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast after takeoff to the large lake of Lough Ree<\/p>\n

Lough Ree(POI69) to River Shannon(POI70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.77NM Bearing: 167\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the southern end of the lough, then follow the River Shannon south<\/p>\n

River Shannon(POI70) to Shannonbridge(POI71)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.94NM Bearing: 224\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will turn southwest towards the town of Shannonbridge, past the ancient monastery of Clonmacnoise<\/p>\n

Shannonbridge(POI71) to River Shannon(POI72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.49NM Bearing: 134\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will join with another at the town and head southeast<\/p>\n

River Shannon(POI72) to EIBR(EIBR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.49NM Bearing: 168\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EIBR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 63.24 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EIBR(EIBR) to Lough Derg(POI73)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.75NM Bearing: 271\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west from Birr to the northern end of Lough Derg<\/p>\n

Lough Derg(POI73) to Lough Cutra(POI74)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.18NM Bearing: 266\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west to the smaller Lough Cutra<\/p>\n

Lough Cutra(POI74) to The Burren(POI75)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.99NM Bearing: 269\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west from the lough, to the bare, rocky landscape of the Burren National Park<\/p>\n

The Burren(POI75) to Ballyvaughan(POI76)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.8NM Bearing: 357\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing the first group of hills, head north across the Burren to the shore of Galway Bay<\/p>\n

Ballyvaughan(POI76) to Galway(POI77)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.58NM Bearing: 25\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn northeast and cross the bay to the city of Galway<\/p>\n

Galway(POI77) to EICM(EICM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.94NM Bearing: 62\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Galway Airport lies a couple of miles east of the city<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EICM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 76.56 Approximate time at 125kts: 37 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EICM(EICM) to Lough Corrib(POI78)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.58NM Bearing: 318\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest from Galway to Lough Corrib, the largest lake in the Irish Republic<\/p>\n

Lough Corrib(POI78) to Lough Corrib(POI79)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.61NM Bearing: 297\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest along the lake<\/p>\n

Lough Corrib(POI79) to Lough Corrib(POI80)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.81NM Bearing: 275\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west along the western arm of the lake<\/p>\n

Lough Corrib(POI80) to Leenaun(POI81)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.97NM Bearing: 317\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Leenaun(POI81) to Killary Harbour(POI82)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.07NM Bearing: 269\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly briefly west along the waters of Killary Harbor. The road will run along the southern shore<\/p>\n

Killary Harbour(POI82) to Kylemore Lough(POI83)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.5NM Bearing: 231\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn southwest, following the road to Kylemore Lough<\/p>\n

Kylemore Lough(POI83) to Letterfrack(POI84)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.23NM Bearing: 270\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west along the length of the lake and continue following the road past Kylemore Abbey, a former castle now a Benedictine Monastery<\/p>\n

Letterfrack(POI84) to Errisbeg(POI85)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.33NM Bearing: 183\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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&apos;s Bay and Gurteen Bay<\/p>\n

Errisbeg(POI85) to Aran Islands(POI86)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.49NM Bearing: 168\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south across the sea, turning slightly left to aim for the western point of the Aran Islands<\/p>\n

Aran Islands(POI86) to EIIM(EIIM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.97NM Bearing: 112\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast along the largest of the Aran Islands, Inishmore, to the airport at the eastern end of the island<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EIIM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 48.74 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EIIM(EIIM) to Doolin Point(POI87)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.21NM Bearing: 123\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast over the two smaller islands and continue to the mainland<\/p>\n

Doolin Point(POI87) to Cliffs of Moher(POI88)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.07NM Bearing: 212\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn right and follow the coast to the southeast, the spectacular Cliffs of Moher<\/p>\n

Cliffs of Moher(POI88) to Quilty(POI89)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.38NM Bearing: 178\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the sea cliffs, turn south across Liscannor Bay<\/p>\n

Quilty(POI89) to Shannon Estuary(POI90)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.94NM Bearing: 131\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach land, turn southeast and head for the Shannon River estuary<\/p>\n

Shannon Estuary(POI90) to EINN(EINN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.14NM Bearing: 63\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast along the estuary to Shannon Airport, which sits in the middle of the two arms of the estuary<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EINN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 45.07 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EINN(EINN) to Adare(POI91)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.93NM Bearing: 154\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Adare(POI91) to Abbeyfeale(POI92)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.43NM Bearing: 241\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Abbeyfeale(POI92) to Castleisland(POI93)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.14NM Bearing: 216\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will make a left turn in the town of Abbeyfeale and continue southwest across some more hills to the town of Castleisland<\/p>\n

Castleisland(POI93) to EIKY(EIKY)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.57NM Bearing: 219\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kerry Airport sits just a few miles southwest of Castleisland<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EIKY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 90.81 Approximate time at 125kts: 44 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EIKY(EIKY) to Dingle Bay(POI94)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.66NM Bearing: 251\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Kerry Airport, head west over Castlemaine Harbor and the large sandy peninsulas of Inch Beach and Rossbeigh Strand to Dingle Bay<\/p>\n

Dingle Bay(POI94) to Valentia Island(POI95)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.44NM Bearing: 238\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the southern coast of Dingle Bay southwest until you reach its western tip at Bray Head on Valentia Island<\/p>\n

Valentia Island(POI95) to The Skelligs(POI96)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.12NM Bearing: 218\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

The Skelligs(POI96) to Dursey Island(POI97)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.33NM Bearing: 135\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn southeast and head for the western tip of Dursey Island<\/p>\n

Dursey Island(POI97) to Whiddy Island(POI98)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.55NM Bearing: 80\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Whiddy Island(POI98) to EIBN(EIBN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.71NM Bearing: 106\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just south of the island on a small outcrop of land is Bantry Aerodrome<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Leg 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EIBN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 52.91 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EIBN(EIBN) to Blind Harbour(POI99)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.43NM Bearing: 127\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Bantry, fly southeast across the rolling landscape to reach the south coast<\/p>\n

Blind Harbour(POI99) to Dundeady Island(POIA0)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.24NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coastline east to Dundeady Island, which is actually a small peninsula protruding south into the Celtic Sea<\/p>\n

Dundeady Island(POIA0) to Old Head(POIA1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.18NM Bearing: 75\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east along the coast to another narrow peninsula, Old Head of Kinsale<\/p>\n

Old Head(POIA1) to Kinsale(POIA2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.69NM Bearing: 12\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coastline north to Kinsale Harbor, and the town of Kinsale to its north<\/p>\n

Kinsale(POIA2) to EICK(EICK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.37NM Bearing: 8\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Printer Friendly version Welcome to stage 55, a tour through the Celtic lands of Scotland and Ireland. Starting in Glasgow,[…]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4256","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/msfsbushnavlog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4256","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/msfsbushnavlog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/msfsbushnavlog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msfsbushnavlog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msfsbushnavlog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4256"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/msfsbushnavlog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4256\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4281,"href":"https:\/\/msfsbushnavlog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4256\/revisions\/4281"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/msfsbushnavlog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4256"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msfsbushnavlog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4256"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msfsbushnavlog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4256"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}