A springtime trek to heart-shaped Lough Ouler, Wicklow:

It’s always windy and wild, but the heart looks glorious in the sunshine

It’s more sheltered down below, where there are rock pools for a dip:

In June, once more to the Poolbeg sea meadow before it faded for another year:

And to Coliemore Harbour for some sparkle

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Swims at Poolbeg and Sandycove:

And at Killiney with Dalkey Island on the horizon:

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