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 is very rewarding and enjoyable to get out into the hills, but it is also very important to remember that the hills can be a dangerous place. Check out my tipsRead 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…

Over the years I have acquired various kit and clothing relating to my time in the outdoors. Below I have provided some detail on items I currently own and my opinions onRead More…

We had a close family member affected by dementia so climbing the highest peak in the UK and Ireland in aid of The Alzheimer’s Society was something both my sister and IRead More…