As I had finished camping on the summits of all of the sevens in 2016 I decided to continue my way around the 500’s also. Slieve Loughshannagh had come into my headRead More…

 There is little or no shelter on the summit of Doan for camping. It requires a very calm night. When I seen the wind forecast to be only around 10 mph atRead More…

It was late in June of 2010, on Slieve Donard somewhere between the saddle and the summit. The weather was poor, with a strong wind and zero visibility. This, however, was notRead More…

 For me, climbing Mweelrea would mark my successful summit of the highest peaks in all four provinces of Ireland. Not exactly an amazing achievement by any standard but as an Irish hillRead More…

Above: Our certificates on completion of the challenge.  I had planned to do the official Mourne 7 7’s challenge for a few years but work and other commitments had prevented me from making itRead More…

 Slieve Lamagan was the last summit of all the Mourne sevens that I had not yet camped on through the year. This was no accident. Unlike other summits the Mourne wall does notRead More…

 I had heard horror stories from fellow enthusiasts about camping on the summit of Slieve Meelbeg, due to the very rocky ground making it difficult to pitch a tent. It had been aRead More…

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…