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I'm going to take a run (err, walk) into Donard Wood in the morning to reccy out camping spots and have a look around etc.

I know it's short notice but anyone who wants to join me is more than welcome. I'd aim to be at Donard car park at 10ish and not up for too long.
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Re: Quick walk into Donard Forest - Sat 31Jul
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2009 »

It always handy camping up near the Ice house. once you reach the gate on the right hand side follow the wall into donard wood.

Here the ground is pretty flat, plenty off wee spaced trees for all you tree read hammock dwellers and plenty of fire wood/rings to use. Aslo plenty of cold n' cold running water thanks to the glen river.

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Re: Quick walk into Donard Forest - Sat 31Jul
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2009 »

Might join you in the morning if I can drag the boys out off bed in time.

Other half is off to work for the day so a good chance to meet up.

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Re: Quick walk into Donard Forest - Sat 31Jul
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2009 »

Excellent, I'll send you a text in the morning. If I can drag my ass out of bed I'm hoping to leave at 9ish. Think I'll take the trangia for some bacon!

Might join you in the morning if I can drag the boys out off bed in time.

Other half is off to work for the day so a good chance to meet up.

David.

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Re: Quick walk into Donard Forest - Sat 31Jul
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2009 »

How did the recce go
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Re: Quick walk into Donard Forest - Sat 31Jul
« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2009 »

We'd a top time. A good walk followed by bacon rolls.. Mmmm.

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Re: Quick walk into Donard Forest - Sat 31Jul
« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2009 »

Will be very interesting to see all the different takes on overnighting with regards to kit ie.... tarps, tents stoves, food etc I'm sure we're not all Grylls, Mears, or Stroud types.
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Re: Quick walk into Donard Forest - Sat 31Jul
« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2009 »

who owns the bear!
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Re: Quick walk into Donard Forest - Sat 31Jul
« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2009 »

That is Honey-Hound of Ulster's dog.  A collie lab x according to USPCA ;) which has turned out to be more of a Newfoundland - much bigger but friendly  :)
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Re: Quick walk into Donard Forest - Sat 31Jul
« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2009 »

nice. I just got a copule of pups the other day (Springer spaniels) so i'm looking forward to getting them into the hills once their old enough.
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