February 2020
Not a very productive month. A morning on Strangford Lough, a short break in Fermanagh and a couple of visits to the Mourne Mountains in the snow.
Click on an image to see a larger version. All images copyright Leslie Ashe.
A very windy morning at Horse Island, Strangford Lough
Trees covered in old man's beard lichen in Lough Navar Forest, Co. Fermanagh.
Early February saw a snowfall in the Mourne Mountains.
The low winter light accentuated the texture in the snow (view large). We had to cross over the wall and it was a shame to disturb the snow on the stile. A Swiss cheese wall!
Wind sculpted snow with Cove Mountain in the distance.
Blowhole. This was one end of a small culvert under the track. The wind had kept the culvert clear of snow and the low light again accentuated the texture.
Three trees on the Trassey Road
A drive up past Fofanny and Ott showed this Toyota Yaris perched somewhat precariously off the road. This was a straight stretch of road and it was hard to figure out how it all went so wrong.
However, look at the front tyres - they are worn down to the trade wear indicators - they might just, or might not, be legal but they are completely unsuitable for these conditions.
We were blessed with another fall of snow in the mountains in late February.
The Trassey Track with the early light on the crags of Spellack.
The descent from Slieve Commedagh looking towards Slieve Donard.
Brian and Paul descending Commedagh. The ground was frozen hard so it was safer to come down the snow at the side of the wall where your boots could get some grip.
Yet more memories made for us. Thanks.
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