Possibly the most amazing few minutes of fun you'll have anywhere in the world can be found on a small section of the Comeragh Mountain Drive in Ireland, called The Magic Road. There you can experience a bit of Fairy magic!
We went on a very misty day, but it only added to the otherworldly atmosphere.
We went on a very misty day, but it only added to the otherworldly atmosphere.
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| Along the Magic Road, Comeragh Mountains, Ireland |
On the drive keep your eyes open for the 2 stones on the roadside saying Magic Road- as pictured. (Apparently is GPS co-ordinates are 54.02237 -6.29178, but I'm not familiar with using GPS- so double check!!)
At the stone by the rag tree, stop & put your car in neutral. It will then- believe it or not- roll UP the hill all by itself. It is really crazy!
We did it several times, first with the car going backwards, then we turned so it also forwards. Backwards- as in the video clip, was REALLY freaky!
Apologies for the bit of 'language' in this video- we were rather overwhelmed! :-) Have a watch: (& then check out the fantastic nearby beaches here!)
Get OutsideInIreland! :-)
At the stone by the rag tree, stop & put your car in neutral. It will then- believe it or not- roll UP the hill all by itself. It is really crazy!
We did it several times, first with the car going backwards, then we turned so it also forwards. Backwards- as in the video clip, was REALLY freaky!
Apologies for the bit of 'language' in this video- we were rather overwhelmed! :-) Have a watch: (& then check out the fantastic nearby beaches here!)
Get OutsideInIreland! :-)
Quite a few years ago, 2 friends of mine told me about this. Of course I was skeptical. I watched your video and you gave a 'Starring' role in the credits to "Fairy Magic", so....I'm still skeptical :)
ReplyDelete:-D you have got to do it and experience it for yourself! I'll expect a full blog report, too!
DeleteThats incredible.... Have to say i'll have to travel this road myself aswel to actually believe it!! Will have to get out the google maps here to find this road now :)
ReplyDeleteHi!It is so worth a visit! We found it by travelling the main Dungarvan to Waterford road, & turning off at the signs for Mahon Falls. We never found the Falls- too misty?- & only found the magic spot on 2nd go-round, so keep your eyes peeled. This blog http://www.dochara.com/places-to-visit/odd-unusual/magic-roads/ has directions from other directions & the name of a shop to ask at if you get lost. Enjoy your travels :-) Susan
DeleteWe have such a place in our part of the world as well.In Moncton, New Brunswick(Canada) you can complete the same feat.We call it Magnetic Hill.Maybe you could post the GPS coordinates to make it easier to find.
ReplyDeleteGPS- that is a good idea. I never use such myself & never thought of adding it, thank you!I will see if I can find them & stick them up :-) Susan
DeleteI love this video my self and my boyfriend did it on Monday and of course there was a lot more cursing than in your video :D .... we did it a few times its one way to cure the paddy's day hangover , it was soo much fun :)
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