Malin to Mizen

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Malin Head
Malin Head

Malin to Mizen most commonly refers to a journey from Malin Head (Ireland's most northerly point in Co Donegal) to Mizen Head (Ireland's most southerly point in Co Cork). The journey is most often attempted by cyclists and walkers as a challenge route with the goal of raising money for charities.

Mizen Head
Mizen Head

As the crow flies, the two points are 466 km (289 miles) apart. A straight line path is impossible for walkers and cyclists as it passes over the sea. The shortest road distance from Malin to Mizen is approximately 620 km (385 miles). The distance of the route commonly taken has been reported as between 644 and 715 km (400 and 444 miles). [1] [2]

[edit] Cycling

A record cycling time of 19 hours 3 mins was set in 1993 by Joe Barr.[3] However, the route is most commonly completed in around 5-6 days by cyclists. [4]

The charity, Marie Curie Cancer Care uses the route as a fundraising opportunity and provides logistical support for cyclists who are able to raise a minimum sponsorship amount and pay a registration fee.[5]

[edit] Walking

The route was attempted by a resident of Derry on 1.2 metre (4ft) stilts in 1997 as a charity fundraising venture. [6]

[edit] Other uses

The phrase is also used to represent the whole geographical extent of Ireland: "a Malin Head to Mizen Head approach".[7]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Mizen Malin Organisation. Mizen-Malin Challenge. Retrieved on 2008-05-08.
  2. ^ Nenagh Guardian. Mines man takes part in awareness cycle for disabled. Retrieved on 2008-05-08.
  3. ^ cullen, Robert; Rose Leith (2006-07-17). O'Donoghue goes for Mizen to Malin record. Retrieved on 2008-05-08.
  4. ^ www.mizen2malin.ie. Take the Bike': HSE Mizen 2 Malin 2008. Retrieved on 2008-05-08.
  5. ^ Marie Curie Cancer Care. Malin Head to Mizen Head Cycle Challenge. Retrieved on 2008-05-08.
  6. ^ Ian Starrett (1997-09-11). Walking tall!; Malin to Mizen stilts marathon. Retrieved on 2008-05-08.
  7. ^ Keaveney, Cecilia. Parliamentary Debates (Dáil and Seanad) 2001: Communications infrastructure. Retrieved on 2008-05-08. “We not only need the line that was supposed to be coming, but we also need a Malin Head to Mizen Head approach”

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