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Title: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: Glenn B on February 16, 2017
Planning another quick overnight camp in the woods surrounding Helens Tower Saturday 25th/Sunday 26th.  So far it's only Torp and myself but if you fancy it your welcome to join us for a few wee toots round the fire, shout up if your interested.
ATB Glenn.
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: Martin on February 16, 2017
Room for a wee one?
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: Glenn B on February 16, 2017
Certainly is chum plenty of room :)  Long time no see.
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: Martin on February 16, 2017
More than a year since Rams Island! Pencil me in for this and I'll speak to the higher powers...

Propose meeting out at Clandeboye? Might hike in from train?
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: Glenn B on February 16, 2017
Sounds like a plan to me mate. I can definitely dander out and meet you, not a problem it's only a hop and a skip in from the road. If I remember rightly there's a walking route from Helens bay station on the walkni website that might be worth a wee look.
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: Heggs on February 18, 2017
Count me in guys!!  ;D
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: Glenn B on February 18, 2017
Count me in guys!!  ;D

Good stuff that man  ;)
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: Martin on February 20, 2017
Still well up for this. Probably do the hike from Helen's Bay train station, probably looking to arrive late afternoon/teatime. What are you guys thinking for ETAs?
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Post by: Glenn B on February 20, 2017
Hoping to be up for around 1 or 2 myself.
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Post by: torp on February 21, 2017
Maybe there from Friday but had an argument with a table saw and the saw won lol so will have to see how things go, but def lunch time Sat. ;)
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: Heggs on February 21, 2017
I'm thinking maybe 4pm myself. I've a few bits to do in the morning before I can leave. Is it still best to park at the farm? Also, is it a new spot, if so will someone let me know where pls?
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: torp on February 21, 2017
(http://i.imgur.com/SoZDnLu.png) (http://imgur.com/SoZDnLu)
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: torp on February 21, 2017
(http://i.imgur.com/x0dwCwt.png) (http://imgur.com/x0dwCwt)
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: torp on February 21, 2017
Sorry the first map shows the camp and the 2nd is for a more generalised map of the local area ie Conlig
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: Heggs on February 21, 2017
Cheers Torp. Where are you guys parking?
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: Glenn B on February 21, 2017
Couple of pm's sent guys!
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Post by: Martin on February 21, 2017
Cheers Glenn!
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: Martin on February 22, 2017
Thinking now I might drive (not sure I fancy a 6 mile walk through the rear-end of Doris, if you know what I mean...)

Best to park in Conlig?
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: Glenn B on February 22, 2017
Thinking now I might drive (not sure I fancy a 6 mile walk through the rear-end of Doris, if you know what I mean...)

Pm sent mate.

Best to park in Conlig?
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: torp on February 24, 2017
(http://i.imgur.com/BLhfzK0.png) (http://imgur.com/BLhfzK0)

Guys looking to park Ark Farm situated at the bottom right of pic in blue
camp area is 10 o'clock from Helen's Tower
Hope this helps
see you there
Torp
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: Glenn B on February 24, 2017
After spending all day stripping the tiles off the bathroom I'm so looking forward to getting a night under the stars. :)
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: Glenn B on February 25, 2017
Guys don't forget a good breakfast,  I always feel a good breakfast on the morning of a camp helps to set you up for the day.  Personally I always go for a big bowl of trail mix  :P

https://flic.kr/p/RRyyeQ
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: Martin on February 26, 2017
Well guys, a great night - thanks for the fireside crack. I made an early start through a gap in the rain, hope to didn't get soaked!
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: Glenn B on February 26, 2017
Another great night around the campfire guys, was good to see everyone again and a brilliant laugh.


(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2744/32311042163_e03c071d74_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Redx8R)DSC_0002 (https://flic.kr/p/Redx8R) by Glenn bunting (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135278190@N04/), on Flickr

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(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/476/32311049173_a3500bbd1c_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RedzdH)DSC_0005 (https://flic.kr/p/RedzdH) by Glenn bunting (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135278190@N04/), on Flickr
Sheltering from the rain.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/779/32281491854_9763944ef5_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RbB5RL)DSC_0006 (https://flic.kr/p/RbB5RL) by Glenn bunting (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135278190@N04/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/447/33000028021_31e552dee7_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Sh6LCn)DSC_0010 (https://flic.kr/p/Sh6LCn) by Glenn bunting (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135278190@N04/), on Flickr
I know i pack heavy but thats not all my gear i had a couple of squatters move in during the rain lol.


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Hard at it.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/705/32970288212_14fda372ca_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Setm23)DSC_0013 (https://flic.kr/p/Setm23) by Glenn bunting (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135278190@N04/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2878/33126879775_2b657ffafc_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/StiVez)DSC_0015 (https://flic.kr/p/StiVez) by Glenn bunting (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135278190@N04/), on Flickr
tucked in nicely.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2885/32281576734_1ce2072a3c_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RbBw6d)DSC_0012 (https://flic.kr/p/RbBw6d) by Glenn bunting (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135278190@N04/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2492/33126886575_fe429374d6_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/StiXfP)DSC_0019 (https://flic.kr/p/StiXfP) by Glenn bunting (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135278190@N04/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2911/32970291242_982abd39b6_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SetmVh)DSC_0017 (https://flic.kr/p/SetmVh) by Glenn bunting (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135278190@N04/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2907/33126891825_e0067e6ae3_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/StiYPk)DSC_0021 (https://flic.kr/p/StiYPk) by Glenn bunting (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135278190@N04/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3794/33000113451_dfe5343f31_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Sh7d2i)DSC_0022 (https://flic.kr/p/Sh7d2i) by Glenn bunting (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135278190@N04/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2946/33000115941_0c41d81b08_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Sh7dLe)DSC_0024 (https://flic.kr/p/Sh7dLe) by Glenn bunting (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135278190@N04/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/669/33126893695_369c41ba6b_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/StiZnz)DSC_0023 (https://flic.kr/p/StiZnz) by Glenn bunting (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135278190@N04/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/669/33126893695_369c41ba6b_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/StiZnz)DSC_0023 (https://flic.kr/p/StiZnz) by Glenn bunting (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135278190@N04/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3756/33085070896_75890fed1f_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SpBCUQ)DSC_0028 (https://flic.kr/p/SpBCUQ) by Glenn bunting (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135278190@N04/), on Flickr

Had also got myself a DD hammock underquilt so was keen to give it a go and i have to say i was very impressed it was definitely the warmest nights sleep i've had in the hammock so its a thumbs up for that, well pleased.
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: torp on February 26, 2017
good pics Glenn sorry i missed this one mate :'(
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: Heggs on February 27, 2017
Just a few pics I took....
(http://i.imgur.com/3u2iaKq.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/GJbn4WH.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/CLxFksU.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Ql2yuMq.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/rTVZpqy.jpg)
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: torp on February 27, 2017
Nice one mate still raging at missing it

Torp >:(
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Post by: Martin on February 27, 2017
Nice pics of the old lead mines. Used to play round there as a kid.
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Post by: specimanYak on February 27, 2017
That was a fun night with great company and great chat.

Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: torp on February 28, 2017
Nice one Dave although you where very quick at pitching that tent lol ;)

Will have to chat with you regarding editing the next time we meet up mate. 8)
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: Glenn B on February 28, 2017
Another cracking wee vid mate,  I never new I could move that quickly  ;D
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Post by: RedLeader on February 28, 2017
Looks fantastic guys, shame about the rain but what can you do  8)
Title: Re: Clandyboye Wood Overnighter.
Post by: whoRya on March 01, 2017
I was so so close to joining you.  Only that another engagement came up on the Friday night that I had to curtail my plans.  Glad you had a good night out, it looks like a nice place.