Slieve Meelmore, via Happy Valley is probably the fastest and easiest summit to reach on foot out of all the Mourne sevens. Technically it is not one of the Sevens at all thoughRead More…
With longer evenings it was my first opportunity to get down to the Mournes after work in time to hike up a peak before sunset. I had my gear packed and readyRead More…
It was a Saturday, early evening and the weather was good when I started up Slieve Binnian for my camp. Carrick Little car park was full but I knew that I wouldRead More…
Due to work and other commitments I realised that if I was to try and camp on all the summits before the end of the winter I would have to use everyRead More…
It was a nice evening when I set out to climb to the summit of Donard for my first planned winter summit camp. I had just bought the new tent that week,Read More…
Above: Trassey track with Slieve Bearnagh directly in front. Bearnagh 739m / 2425ft Meelbeg 708m / 3233ft Meelmore 687m / 2253ft I find Slieve Bearnagh quite similar to Binnian in many waysRead More…
Above: Slieve Binnian as seen from Doan. Elevation 747m / 2451ft Slieve Binnian is the third highest peak in the Mournes, and definitely one of my favorite walks. It is possible toRead More…
Above: The iconic Great Cairn and stone shelter on the summit of Slieve Donard Elevation: 850m / 2970ft Slieve Donard is the highest peak in the Mourne Mountains, and also the highestRead More…