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…