A Mourne Trio
A beautiful day in the Mourne Mountains. Three peaks and Magnificent views. John shares his thoughts on an energising day in the Mourne's with Spud.
Agnews Hill Summit Camp
Nights spent inside sitting on the sofa were starting to bore me. I hadn't spent a night outdoors in over a month and my...
Off the beaten track
Spud's writeup of a beautiful day of hiking in the Mournes, heading to Slieve Commedagh via Shanslieve. Clear skies, sweeping vistas and the welcome sight of much needed repairs on the iconic Commedagh summit shelter.
Running The Mourne Wall
When I see the Mourne Wall it just screams ‘walk me’ and in October 2013 I did just that in 8hr 45 minutes. I...
The North Sperrins Way
The heather in front of me suddenly exploded in a fat blur of feathers, the grouse whirring away from the intruder who had disturbed...
Early Spring Mourne Walk
The jet stream has moved north and we have finally had a glimpse of spring. I love the season changes, especially the spring when...
The Newcastle Challenge Trail
We had stepped onto the verge to allow a car to pass on the narrow lane, and as we hopped back onto the dark...
Slievenamaddy camp
We made our way up the track, the looming mountains ahead of us pin sharp in the clear morning light, the bright sun in...
Bluestack Way Donegal
Before sunrise on Christmas Eve I walked through the tiny village of Ardara, Donegal towards the Bluestack Way. In the pre-dawn gloom I crept...
A Mourne Microadventure at the Ben Crom Reservoir
Having been asked to cover someone's late shift at work on Thursday, I decided my new found freedom on Thursday morning should be used...