About Sacredlinesmtb

Davy Mcilrath is head honcho and lead guide/coach, originally from the countryside of Northern Ireland and now lives in the heart of Northumberland.  He has spent over a decade working in the outdoor industry, in the U.K, Ireland and New Zealand, instructing and guiding in a variety of outdoor adventure sports.

Below is some of the qualifications held by Davy so you can ensure you are in safe and capable hands.

  • B.S.c Hons Outdoor & Environmental Education
  • Mountain Bike Leader Award (Cycling Ireland, MBLA)
  • Summer Mountain Leader
  • 4 Star Sea kayak Leader
  • Level two kayak Coach
  • White water safety & rescue
  • Rescue Emergency Care level 3

Cycling Ireland’s MBLA, What does it mean for the holder of the Award?

Cycling Ireland has updated the original long established and respected Mountain Bike Leader Award, and is now verified by coaching Ireland and is internationally recognised.  This enables the holder of this award to lead in mountainous technical terrain all over the UK and Ireland, furthermore coach riders from a basic level of fundamental skills to a high level of riding skill.  This is currently the most comprehensive MTB award available in the U.K and Ireland.

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Taking in the views of the Upper Coquet in the Cheviots
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Kidland Forest, Northumberland
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Guiding in the Scottish Highlands
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Enjoying a well earned dip before taking on the final piece of singletrack.
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Picking my way through the big peaks of Kintail
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Exploring lines high above the Chamonix floor in the French Alps with Jess and Cam (Kelly taking the photo!)

Mountain Biking is a real passion for me, but so is kayaking. Below is a few pictures of what I get up to.

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(From left to right), Stephen, Neil,Jonny and Davy, prepare to set of on a Norwegian adventure by sea kayak!
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View from the cockpit in Norway.
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Surfing a small tidal pourover