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. […]

3 months ago 2 More
 

Bearnagh via the saddle

Ed had an amazing summer's day hiking in the Mournes. Check out the trip writeup!

1 year ago More
 

Slievenaglogh Summit Bivi – Monday Microadventure

Ed and John took to Slievenaglogh for a summit camp - the perfect cure for the Monday blues!

1 year ago 2 More
 

Slieve Commedagh Summit Camp

Even in the poorest of weather a night in the hills can be a fantastic way to unwind

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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 […]

2 years ago 2 More
 

Boundary wall weekend at Tollymore Forest

John recalls a windy but enjoyable weekend with Ed and Oisin around Tollymore forest

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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.

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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 […]

2 years ago More
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