Visit the help center for the latest updates before you book. Havent tried any of the walks in the book but there is a great variety and the. Buy the mournes walks by paddy dillon from waterstones today. The circuit of the wall should not however be underestimated, the height gain and section as far as slieve muck in particular representing a very tough challenge which requires more than a decent level of. Walking short break mournes walking hiking northern ireland. But in winter, after a fall of snow, they are transformed, if only briefly, into a magical land, seemingly a million miles away from the everyday routines of the surrounding lowlands. In the northern centre of the mourne mountains, three mountains stand tall. The mountains themselves are crisscrossed by an unrivalled network of paths and tracks. Self catering holiday accommodation to let between.
One of the most beautiful places in northern ireland, as well as in the rest of the uk, the annalong valley is one of only a few places in the mournes where one can feel truly in the. Knife edge makes beautiful walking books for hiking and trekking. Exlawyer andrew mccluggage on his dramatic career change that. The book contains lots of stunning colour photographs and the route descriptions are complimented with high quality osni maps at a scale of 1.
From left to right, these are slievelamagan, cove mountain, and sli. He will accompany you on either a 1 or 2 day walking tour as your visit allows. The highest peaks are completely encircled by the famous, 22mile long, mourne wall. The wall itself makes the mountians very accessible and navigation very easy. Stay tuned for posts on scottish, english and welsh territory coming up in the following weeks. Find and book deals on the best self catering accommodation in mourne mountains, the united kingdom. The walk really is a superb way to experience the mourne range. Crisscrossing the mournes is an unrivalled network of paths and tracks. The 30 best hikes, handpicked by a county down local lets dive right in andrew, tell me a bit about yourself to start us off. The best known mountains in ireland consist of 12 shapely summits rising above 2,000 feet on the eastern side, and the rugged peak of slieve donard that climbs steeply to 2,796 feet.
Walking short break in the mournes the mourne mountains are situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty and are home to some of the most picturesque mountain districts in ireland. It would take years to walk all the trails that the mournes have to offer. Thirtytwo walks explore the mournes, taking in rugged coast, high mountains, forest parks and lowlevel farmlands. The mourne wall challenge is a highly challenging walking route taking in 7 of the 10 highest mountains in the mournes and northern ireland, by following the historic mourne wall. The best map for walkers is the mourne country outdoor pursuits map scale 1. Follow the mighty mourne wall on its meanderings and visit the quiet corners where the history, heritage, wildlife and stillness of the area can be enjoyed. By using the mournes shuttle bus, walkers can assist in lessening the amount of congestion on the high mountain roads whilst still enjoying the wonderful walks in the mournes. His book features a selection of walking routes in the mourne mountains across a range of difficulty levels, so whether youre a beginner or a seasoned hiker, youll find this useful.
Adrian has a way of describing trails and given direction which i have not encountered in various other walking guides i have used. Recommended guide books for the mourne 700s challenge are listed below. The 30 best hikes, handpicked by a county down local walking northern ireland. The mournes walks where the mountains of mourne sweep down to the sea.
Hiking in the mourne mountains gives plenty of variety for everyone. Walking short break mournes walking hiking northern. I was born and raised in county down and i went to school here too. Walking weekend the green holiday cottages, kilkeel. The mourne and cooley mountains are quite simply a hikers paradise. The tragic news that two men died today while walking in the mournes will have shocked the. Walk the mournes provide guided tours in the mourne mountains for individuals or groups. These trails provide enthusiastic hillwalkers with incredible opportunities for exploration and discovery. This book is a must for anybody considering walking or hiking in the area. There used to be an excellent mourne mountains walks pack of 10 walks, but it is out of print.
Both cottages are well furnished and equipped and sleep up to 7. The mourne mountains, at any time of year are a quite majestic sight. The mourne wall walk 20 miles ulster way, newry to rostrevor 11 miles mourne way, rostrevor to ott track 12. The mourne 700s challenge the ireland walking guide. Where the mountains of mourne sweep down to the seathey sweep down to the sea, they rise in huge heathery humps, surrounded by farmlands divided into tiny, stonewalled fields. But no walkerfriendly books or leaflets dedicated to mourne walks are available in newcastle, the mournes gateway town, either at the tourist information centre or the mourne heritage centre. Please contact the holiday provider, through the contact form, for more information day 1 arrival. We are the mourne rambling group, a hill walking club providing 2 or 3 levels of walks every sunday in the mourne mountains. Adrian hendroff irish walking guidebooks mourne and cooley. A strenuous walk this route takes in the peaks of slieve bearnagh one of the most distinctive mountains in the mournes, renowned for the granite tors on its summit 739m and slieve meelmore 704m, finishing by walking down happy valley and along a section of the ulster way. Newcastle walking can range from simple approach walks to get into the heart of the mournes. For more information or to book the shuttle service, please contact peter magowan on 07516 412076.
Walking short break in the mourne mountains visit newcastle harbour, slieve donard. Tour du mont blanc, tour of ecrins and tour of vanoise. These describe various ascents, descents and intersummit link routes. We also provide navigation and mountain skills courses. A bespoke shuttle and support service to walking groups is also available. Were sharing everything you need to give you a good start, where ever you may be headed in the uk. They also provide a bespoke shuttle and support service to walking groups. The area was voted the best walking destination in northern ireland in walknis inaugural awards. The literary connections the mountains sweeping down to the sea in the songs of percy french, or inspiring cs lewiss narnia have given way in recent years to the tv titan that is game of thrones.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Its brought the mourne mountains walking map book into the 21st. Today, were speaking to andrew mccluggage of knife edge outdoor guidebooks on the release of his new book the mourne mountains. A thoroughly insightful guide to walking and exploring the mourne and cooley mountains. When i met my wife, she liked walking and she loved the mournes as well. Our family stay in kilkeel so the cottage is handy for us,but the property is walking distance of the town, and 10 minute drive to the mourne mountains. The mourne mountains have inspired writers, musicians and adventurers for centuries.
The itinerary of this walking holiday in the cooley and mourne mountains can be made longer by adding some additional walking days. These exhilarating walks will take you to the highest point in northern ireland, to scenic slieve foye and the ancient summit of slieve gullion. The mournes walks by paddy dillon 20000515 dillon, paddy on. Books go search hello select your address todays deals best sellers customer service find a gift. Carrick little glamping mourne mountains posts facebook. Where the mountains of mourne sweep down to the sea immortalised by writer percy french, the mournes boast a large number of walking trails from short strolls to serious hikes. The mournes walking short break 4 days northern ireland walking short break in the mournes 4 days the mourne mountain range is an area of superior raw beauty, situated in some of the most scenic mountains in ireland and home to northern irelands highest mountain. Mourne mountains county down 2020 all you need to know. It is a popular personal challenge undertaken by experienced hillwalkers and mountaineers, who attempt to complete the full circuit in a single day. Ive read numerous guide books to walking the mourne mountains and this is certainly up in the top rankings. You will now make your way into the mournes following the waymarked mourne way. The mourne mountains are the highest and most dramatic mountain range in northern ireland, its summits crowned by granite tors. Explore the mournes in the company of walking expert paddy dillon, taking in rugged coast, high mountains and forest parks. This circuit uses the mourne wall as a handrail on the higher parts.
Walking guide books are great way to find the very best walks in ireland which have been handpicked by local experts. We aim to get this beautiful part of the world discovered by hiking enthusiasts worldwide. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The only guidebook for the mourne mountains with real 1. The 30 best hikes in the mourne mountains, northern irelands premier mountain range walking. The definitive walking guidebook to the mourne mountains in northern ireland. Buy the mournes walks obrien walks 3 by paddy dillon isbn. The mournes in winter walking and hiking in ireland. Hiking in the mourne mountains walking holiday ireland. Explore the mournes in the company of walking expert. Slieve donard is northern irelands highest mountain, rising to 850 m2,550 ft. Unlike previous books, my book has all the real osni 1. Buy the mournes walks by paddy dillon, aileen caffrey isbn. The only guidebook for the mourne mountains written by a county down local hiker.
A walking guide by adrian hendroff, published by the collins press. Furthermore, we have added numbered waypoint to the maps which link to the text. When walking in the mournes use the ordnance survey northern ireland osni. Top 5 walks in the mournes northern irelands outdoor. For more information or to book the shuttle service, please contact peter magowan. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on. Events all the latest news on our upcoming events in the mournes. These delightful 2 holiday cottages provide self catering accommodation situated in the mournes county down, near annalong and within easy reach of newcastle and kilkeel. Ukh articles 10 great walks in and around the mournes. If you would like to walk in other areas of ireland or the uk we have the experience. Exlawyer andrew mccluggage on his dramatic career change.
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