“Walking is a man’s best medicine.”
Hippocrates
The River Walk
The River Walk is located in the town of Dungloe, a few miles from my home. It has been developed to provide two walking routes alongside a lake, a river, and some outstanding scenery. I have been enjoying a group walk, organised by The Rosses Community Project, on Wednesday mornings during the month of July.
Both routes cross a bridge over the river:
The longer route takes us around the lake:
We pass peat drying in bundles, and bog cotton in abundance:
The river flows peacefully onwards:
Fuschia, heather and wild flowers smile back at us as we walk.
The group stops off for a welcome cup of tea and a chat. The weather has been warm and dry and the walk has attracted a good turnout.
Last week, I headed back alone and discovered there are faeries living quietly among the trees:
I spotted more fairy doorways with a rope ladder and a washing line:
I am incredibly thankful to have joined the group on these magical walks.
Watching the Daisies 
Wow, Brigid, That’s lovely. So there are fairies live there…
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Yes. We have lots of little people here in Ireland. 😉
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You mean, like little people in the Lord of the Ring?
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Yes. We have lots of old stories here about them. My aunt saw them many tears ago in a particular spot and someone else saw them again in the same spot. 😊
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Lovely post. I would love a fairy garden and think those door are so cute!
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Thank you. I missed seeing them the first week but when I returned alone they appeared. 😉
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What a pretty collection. I would enjoy such lovely surroundings.
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Thank you Jacqueline. It is a lovely walk and it is well used. We met so many others on the route and stopped to chat to mums, babies and dogs..
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such wonderful photos you have here. I am pretty sure you enjoyed your walk.
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Thank you Arlene. I loved the walk and have repeated it a number of times. Would be there again today but it is raining…
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Beautiful photos. I love walking with my camera!
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Thanks Debbie. My camera and I are attached at the hip. I need a lot of batteries.
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That was beautiful. I love the Fairies houses and rope ladder.
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Me too Ron. They were hiding and I only discovered them on the way back. 😊
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Beautiful. It brings us back there with you.
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Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed the visit. 😊More walks to follow…
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We are glad to hear this. We’ll be there along side of you through your pictures and words.
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What stunning views Brigid! It sounds as if you all had a lovely time. The fairy houses are adorable.
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Thank you Terri. It is such a lovely walk and very sociable. 😊
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A charming place to walk, Brigid. Good for you and beautiful too. 🙂
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Thank you Diana. It is such an asset for visitors and you meet so many nice people and dogs on the way.😊
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So there are fairies in Ireland and here’s the proof…magical indeed…thanks for sharing the walk, Brigid.
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Hi there. Yes there are indeed. I used to visit two fairy dells as a child. They were quite magical. 😊
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Lovely. Loved the forest fairy houses! I bet they can take people aback if they are not expecting them!!
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Yes Paul and I walked that way a good few times and never saw them. 😉
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Brilliant, amazing, truly FABULOUS post, Daisies.
I went on the walk with you and admired the flowers, the river, and stood watching the silence of nature doing it’s thing so, so beautifully. And then ….
…. came the magical fairy doors, washing line, rope ladder … and fell in love. Although I (naturally for me) love the fairy doors and associated things … I love the person, or people, who have added to what was, most likely, the first fairy door. What a wonderful thing they have done for both children and adults alike. Once seen they will never be forgotten. Incredible people who have beautiful hearts.
Thank you so much for the share of these parts of your life Daisies.
Have a blessed rest of your day ~ Cobs. x
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Thank you Cobs. I am so glad you enjoyed the walk. Its funny but I walked it a few times before and never saw the fairy doors till last week! Obviously they wanted to be seen by all😉 Wishing you a lovely week. X
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How lovely to have these beautiful walks so close. The bog cotton adds so much atmosphere to the views. I can see why you have fairies!
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Thank you. They used to weave cotton from it many moons ago. I had walked this route a few times before but its the first time I saw the fairy doors.
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Beautiful photos. Hope you all had a great time.
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Yes. It has been great fun Sumith Hope to get out there again next week. 😊
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What a wonderful walk and by walking slow you all could take in all the beautiful and interesting details around you.
miriam
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Many thanks Miriam. It is a lovely natural garden.
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Thank you Miriam. It is a well used facility in our area. 😊
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Don’t you love walking along the water?? This looks like such a lovely place–love love the forrest pictures. thanks Brigid! blessings… xo
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Yes Rhonda. I love water. I am a typical Piscean. Blessings and hugs. X
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Isn’t it fun to find items such as these tiny fairy doors when out walking about? It’s the small things that are often most memorable. Thank you for sharing this images, Brigid. 🙂
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You are welcome Sharon. It was strange how I only saw them on the return journey when I was alone. 😉
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Isn’t that magical! My son and I took an adventure to a near by park yesterday. We saw an albino catfish, and he was huge! You would have thought we struck gold here in Arizona. Lol.
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Boy that sounds beautiful. These are precious moments. 😊
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful walks they are uplifting and inspiring.
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My pleasure. I must plan some more. 🌼🌼🌼
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Thank you for resharing so beautiful enjoyed viewing your magical walks.
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Ireland is so green and beautiful
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Thank you Bella.
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What a delightful walk, Brigid. Of course there were faeries at the end!
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Yes the faeries are a delight Jacqui. We have lots of wild places that they love. You just need to be still to see them!
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Completely lovely, Brigid. I’d love to see that bog cotton, so cool!
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Thank you Jacquie. They used to make into garments in the past here, but not any more…
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Oh my! Sounds delightful, and so picturesque. I can imagine enjoying my highly visual sense even more, and don’t get me started on my always looking to be even more developed sense of adventure. Clean, fresh, and meditative. Getting to enjoy all you’ve displayed with other like-minded souls would also be a treat. I wonder…would the tea and conversation also include a plate of scones to choose from? SOLD!!! 🙂
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It was a terrific incentive Jen. I really enjoyed chatting and walking and I think we did have scones at the end too. Perfect.
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Super fantastic!😊
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the bog cotton is fascinating as we have huge sturdy cotton trees here. i do so love the fairy doorways and ladders, really magical. so glad you had a nice cup of tea after, that makes it so complete
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Goodness, I have not seen a cotton tree before. The fairy doorways are such a joy. I love them.
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they are huge towering trees. i have seen cotton fields in movies but the bog cotton was my first.
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How lucky you are to have this on your doorstep! And yes you are lucky to live in Donegal!
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Thank you. I feel very blessed to live here. It is still quite unspoilt.
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I know- I shudder when they try to promote Donegal Tourism…selfishly perhaps, but how do we keep it unspoilt? I am from a vullage further north that has been totally destroyed with holiday homes that are empty and barren for most of the year, and they don’t leave any money in the local community apart from an occasional cup of coffee or a newspaper.
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Which one? It is a great pity when that happens isn’t it.
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Carrigart… and neigbouring villages of Downings, Dunfanaghy destroyed with holiday homes.
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I knew Dunfanaghy was full of holiday homes but I did not realise Carrigart and Downings had the same issues. A great pity.
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These pictures are stunning, Brigid. We are going to Scotland this year and Ireland is next on my list of places to visit.
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Thank you Robbie. This post went viral last week so I am so glad I re-blogged it. I am going to Scotland too, for my nieces wedding in Edinburgh. Looking forward to it.
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Enjoyed the pics . In mid 1970’s almost went to Presbyterian seminary in Edinburgh but became a history teacher in Miami, Florida, USA instead.
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