About David Bavin-Hobbs
I love to explore by road, gravel and mountain bike, as well as hike in new and exciting areas. Growing up in the UK I have hiked and cycled all over the country, especially Scotland where my family hails from.
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- David Bavin-HobbsOctober 27, 2025
Starting at Lough Talt, the opening stage cuts through quiet forest and conifer plantations into the Ox Mountains. The path can be soft underfoot during wet weather, but the going is generally easy and the climbs are gentle.
Around the halfway point, you’ll come to Lough Easky, a remote and beautiful
- David Bavin-HobbsOctober 27, 2025
This is the full route of the Sligo Way. Traversing Yeats Country, the trail explores the area that gave inspiration to one of Ireland’s most famous poets. If you want to explore this route over four days, check out this Collection: komoot.com/collection/3947867
- David Bavin-HobbsOctober 27, 2025
Stage 3 heads east through mixed woodland and past tranquil loughs, before reaching Ballysadare. The route begins with a rambling forest track through the leafy Ballygawley Wood, taking you past rocky cliffs and tunnels of gorse.
You’ll pass through Collooney, a quaint village on the edge of Union Wood
- David Bavin-HobbsOctober 27, 2025
The final stage heads east through Union Wood and past Ballygawley Lough before entering Slish Wood. Entering the wood along the southern shore of Lough Gill, you’ll walk along a timber boardwalk that offers spectacular views toward the Lake Isle of Innisfree, the island immortalised by W.B. Yeats in
- David Bavin-HobbsOctober 23, 2025
This is the full route for the Dublin Mountains Way, a stunning hike that explores the Dublin Mountains on the city’s doorstep. If you want to explore this route over two days, check out this detailed itinerary – komoot.com/collection/3945863
- David Bavin-HobbsOctober 24, 2025
Stage 2 continues northwest through Cruagh Wood before climbing to the Killakee viewpoint, where Dublin city spreads out below. The route briefly follows the Military Road before entering Featherbed Forest on a purpose-built trail. You’re rewarded with fantastic views towards the Wicklow Uplands and
David Bavin-Hobbs planned a road ride.
December 6, 2025
00:57
22.1km
23.3km/h
40m
60m
David Bavin-Hobbs planned a road ride.
November 7, 2025
01:17
25.7km
19.9km/h
160m
110m
David Bavin-Hobbs planned a road ride.
November 1, 2025
00:38
13.8km
22.0km/h
80m
50m
David Bavin-Hobbs planned a hike.
October 27, 2025
05:24
19.4km
3.6km/h
360m
380m
David Bavin-Hobbs planned a hike.
October 27, 2025
05:36
21.1km
3.8km/h
230m
200m
David Bavin-Hobbs planned a hike.
October 25, 2025
21:33
80.1km
3.7km/h
960m
1,090m
David Bavin-Hobbs planned a hike.
October 25, 2025
05:24
20.6km
3.8km/h
130m
240m
David Bavin-Hobbs planned a hike.
October 24, 2025
05:21
19.8km
3.7km/h
260m
270m
David Bavin-Hobbs planned a hike.
October 23, 2025
11:51
42.0km
3.5km/h
930m
860m
David Bavin-Hobbs planned a hike.
October 22, 2025
05:33
20.4km
3.7km/h
220m
440m
From Dromore West, stage 2 takes you around the northern reaches of the Ox Mountains, covering mixed terrain before descending towards Coolaney. The route maintains elevation through open moorland and forest tracks, passing beneath peaks like Cloonagh, at 349 metres (1,145 ft), and Knockalongy, the highest
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