Trip Report 103
Coastal Bivvy – A midweek microadventure
Running a little low on my annual leave count for the year, I decided it was time for a midweek camp without the need for time off work. I packed my 32L pack with my sleeping bag, bivvy, a stove and some food – and brought it to work with me for the day. The […]
Mourne Way in a day
The view of the track in front of me blurred, as one or more of the rivulets of sweat streaming down my face, mixed with what was left of the factor 30, found its way into my eyes. The stinging necessitated a quick pit stop and a fumble for something, anything, to wipe my face, […]
The Mourne Wall Challenge
The Mourne Wall. A 6ft tall, 100 year old, granite monster that spans 22 miles over exposed mountainous terrain and takes in over 15 summits in the Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland. Oh, and it is also a stunning walking route. It was time to take on another challenge, something that would test our ability […]
Four Days and Three Nights of the Mournes
Having recently carried out my first two night camp, I had been feeling the urge to try another multi-day trip, confident of the new Titan bivi bag’s breathability and the likelihood of some reasonably clement weather for a trip. Day one After dropping into Cotswold to pick up some much needed bits and pieces I […]
Slieve Beg and back – Trassey Track & The Brandy Pad
Those of us who were lucky to be free that day decided to venture out into the Mourne Mountains with an aim of stretching the legs and perhaps enjoying some mountain views in the process. With time constraints somewhat limiting us, our route choices were somewhat limited, but that didn’t mean we couldn’t get a […]
The Sliabh Beagh Way
The Sliabh Beagh Way is perhaps the most scenic walk in the whole of Northern Ireland, it is possible to walk all day and not meet another soul. If it’s solitude and quiet you are looking for, this could be the walk for you.
Banff Mountain Film Festival – Belfast 2013
The Banff Film Festival was coming to town, the first time it had ever been screened in Belfast! This left no choice but for the HikersBlog team to head out for a night packed full of inspirational videos and emotive stories about some of the most adventurous men and women in the outdoor world.
Water, Water, Everywhere
As we made our way up the path to the Lamagan/Binnian col, the rain started to get heavy again, the stinging droplets working their way through my already sodden jacket, wicking its way through the layers beneath, til its cold touch found bare skin. Apart from the odd cold spot though, the hike up the […]
Video: Binnian Circular Route
Spud and I went for a walk around Slieve Binnian today, in some of the wettest conditions we have seen this year. Our clothes may have been soaked but it sure didn’t dampen our spirits. Check out the video:
Video: Spinkwee River Camp
On the edge of the Spinkwee river near Tollymore forest is a beautiful camping spot we like to return to occasionally. Here’s a video of one such camp last year:
