Tips
Pauline van der Waal
December 15, 2025
The Magic Road is a short stretch road where vehicles appear to roll uphill when placed in neutral.
In reality, the road is very gently downhill but surrounding slopes, tree lines, and horizon create a false reference that cause the brain to misreads gravity because the true horizon is obscured.
In reality, the road is very gently downhill but surrounding slopes, tree lines, and horizon create a false reference that cause the brain to misreads gravity because the true horizon is obscured.
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Hike the moderate Crough Wood Walk in the Comeragh Mountains, a 5.8-mile route with river views and 934 feet of elevation gain.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Distance 98 m
Downhill 10 m
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