Irish hacking

[Limbo1]

So have just moved to Ireland.

Are there any Irish people who can give me an idea of what is considered good hacking? There seems to be a difference between the here and UK but not sure if it is this area or those I have met.

I think good hacking is multiple routes that include roads but also off road/tracks, feilds etc. Ideally circular.

 

[druid]

We don't have bridleways so good hacking basically means any hacking that isn't just roadwork

 

[Rowreach]

You’ll be lucky.

Depending where you are there are some forests open to riders and most beaches. The only dedicated riding route is in West Cork and it’s linear.

There’s a Facebook group called Hacking Buddies Ireland which you might find useful.

 

[Mrs. Glittery Jingle Balls]

It vey much depends on where you are, but mostly not great off road unfortunately. Here is the link to the FB page, might be well worth posting on there for some ideas in your area. https://www.facebook.com/groups/617782906669474

 

[spotty_pony2]

This is really interesting to read as I always imagined Ireland having lots of hacking! Is Northern Ireland any different? Also are there areas with lots of narrow lanes and not much big traffic? My old boy came from Longford area - what’s that like?

 

[Mrs. Glittery Jingle Balls]

Lots of narrow lanes but lots of big farm machinery to dodge, no big wide verges to get on. Usually narrow lanes with quite deep ditches either side so handy if you can do a nice smart trot to reach a narrow gateway before there is a standoff with the farmer driving. The farmer always wins.