Silent Valley Circuit via Carn and Muck
After months of hiking to camp with a heavy pack every time I saw the hills, it was time for a proper day walk...
High above the street lights
It's not every day that your faith is restored and rewarded by a magical walk through the mountains, but Tuesday was one of those...
A few hours to spare…
With just a few hours to spare on Thursday evening, Spud and I ventured towards the Mournes. It was 8pm, and Spud's car smelled...
A weekend of rain, rain and more rain.
It was wet, very wet, and it was only getting wetter. The rain was pouring down and it was forecast to do so all...
Have a plan B
As we approached our chosen wild camp site near Fofanny dam, I watched a swirl of cloud revolving down towards Happy valley in...
Navigation training
'With dawn fast approaching behind us, we ventured into Annalong Wood'
This past fortnight I've had a few excellent navigation sessions in the Mourne Mountains...
Slieve Muck Loop
On reaching Slieve Muck's summit trig point, which had suddenly appeared from the thick mist, I remember thinking, "Is that all you've got?" I...
Coast to Coast Cycle Across Ireland
I heard a sharp pop coming from my rib cage before doubling over in the ring. My opponent stopped and made that screwed up...
Two nights of the Mournes at Commedagh and Tollymore
As it had been a couple of weeks since I had last been out for a camp, I decided a one nighter probably wasn't...
Ben Crom Exploration
The weather was looking good, it was a bank holiday weekend, that could only mean one thing: it was time to go camping. We...