Trip Report 103
Last days of the holidays
As I took the first steps into the woods i felt the shelter the trees provided from the wind and was thankful for it The 6am alarm was sounding in my ears as I swayed my legs off of the bed. “I’m not right in the head” I heard the inner demons say to […]
Snow in the Mournes
Santa was good to me and after a quick trip to Podium to spend my vouchers I was ready to take on the snowy Mourne’s with new socks, trainer’s (Inov8 mud claw 300s) and underwear. Yes underwear, Helly hansen pants to be exact and I can report they are very much worth the sale price […]
Brandy and Ice
Spud, John and Eamonn enjoyed a fantastic walk in the snow and ice along the historic Brandy Pad in the Mournes
The Ring of Gullion Way
A scenic three day hike through wonderful countryside. A stop in a charming pub with the friendliest locals you could hope to meet. Miles of woods and sweeping hills.
Overnight Camp on Binevenagh
“For the end of November the weather is very mild” I stated as I stared out the tent porch and into the grassy patch of Earth in front of me. Right I was, 9 degrees Celsius is nearly tropical when you’re used to freezing outside in the wind and rain – thankfully the overcast skies […]
White out on Binnian
” The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry ”-Robert Burns Armed with a HD action camera, we had intended to film the setting sun from Binnian’s summit tor towards Slieve Muck. Parking just off the Carricklittle track, we crossed through the familiar iron gate marked by Belfast water commission (B.W.C). Ahead, […]
Two camps and a rescue: A wild weekend in the Mournes
An exciting weekend's hiking with everything from a mountain rescue to chance meetups with interesting strangers in the hills.
Mourne Skyline MTR Race
Claire took on her toughest physical challenge yet with the Mourne Skyline MTR Race and performed fantastically! Check out her writeup on the experience here
Crocknafeola and Knockchree trek
We must have rested well over an hour lying on the heather taking it easy watching the world go by. How many times have you passed by a mountain or wood and thought to yourself “I’ll have to take a dander up there some day?” Last week Spud and myself took the opportunity to do […]
What a way to spend a day
John and Spud had a great day out in the Mourne Mountains, experimenting with Viewranger along the way
