Mournes 44
Going solo
The pine trees swayed in choreographed unison, dancing to their own swishing soundtrack, driven by the invisible conductor of the breeze hitting the far edge of the forest. The occasional groan and creak came from less able members of the tall congregation, as if complaining about not being able to keep time with their neighbours. […]
Bearnagh via the saddle
Ed had an amazing summer's day hiking in the Mournes. Check out the trip writeup!
Slievenaglogh Summit Bivi – Monday Microadventure
Ed and John took to Slievenaglogh for a summit camp - the perfect cure for the Monday blues!
Slieve Commedagh Summit Camp
Even in the poorest of weather a night in the hills can be a fantastic way to unwind
Slieve Corragh summit camp
THE AIR WAS HEAVILY SCENTED WITH THE ODOUR OF WOOD SAP AS WE RAMBLED ALONG THROUGH THE NOW FAMILIAR TOLLYMORE PATH, ALL AROUND US TIMBER HAD BEEN FALLEN, TRIMMED AND STACKED NEATLY READY TO BE TRANSPORTED TO AWAIT ITS FINAL USE. Nearing the end of April we had been rewarded with a high-pressure system of weather […]
Boundary wall weekend at Tollymore Forest
John recalls a windy but enjoyable weekend with Ed and Oisin around Tollymore forest
Go West
Spud recalls an excellent day's walking in the Western Mournes, where true mountain weather brought forth four seasons in a single day.
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 […]
