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Balancing Rock

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Balancing Rock

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    July 8, 2023

    Hiking

    Two rocks doomed to fall lean against each other to avoid falling.
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    August 8, 2024

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    A truly fragile construction.
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    July 30, 2025

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 150 m

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    Location: Cork, Munster, Ireland

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