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When suits you best for the Moyle Way

17th and 18th March 2012
- 2 (28.6%)
24th and 25th March 2012
- 5 (71.4%)

Total Members Voted: 7

Voting closed: February 04, 2012


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Spud

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Re: Moyle Way sometime in March.
« Reply #45 on: February 17, 2012 »
Looks a good spot Chris, nothin wrong with a few lumps! Lol
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Re: Moyle Way sometime in March.
« Reply #46 on: February 17, 2012 »
its a mile or 2 off your route but there's a very good flat spot beside Altnahinch reservoir at the car park by the main road, also if it was very windy there are potential spots below the dam wall which would be well sheltered, but that area is a bit boggy
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Re: Moyle Way sometime in March.
« Reply #47 on: February 18, 2012 »
Quote from: Spud on February 17, 2012
Looks a good spot Chris, nothin wrong with a few lumps! Lol
Are you thinkin of going to this one spud?
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Re: Moyle Way sometime in March.
« Reply #48 on: February 18, 2012 »
Quote from: Rumblebum on February 18, 2012
Quote from: Spud on February 17, 2012
Looks a good spot Chris, nothin wrong with a few lumps! Lol
Are you thinkin of going to this one spud?

Sure am mate, like any trip it's work dependent, but I'm pretty confident I'll make it! (to the start line anyway!  :D)
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Re: Moyle Way sometime in March.
« Reply #49 on: February 18, 2012 »
Excellent, im gowing to start preparing for my hangover lol ;D

Have you got your new boots yet?
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Re: Moyle Way sometime in March.
« Reply #50 on: February 18, 2012 »
Quote from: Rumblebum on February 18, 2012
Excellent, im gowing to start preparing for my hangover lol ;D

Have you got your new boots yet?

Not yet but got paid today so can see some of it going on that!  ;D
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Re: Moyle Way sometime in March.
« Reply #51 on: February 18, 2012 »
Quote from: LandyLiam on February 17, 2012
its a mile or 2 off your route but there's a very good flat spot beside Altnahinch reservoir at the car park by the main road, also if it was very windy there are potential spots below the dam wall which would be well sheltered, but that area is a bit boggy
Its only 200 meters off the route, as you come down the other side of slieveanorra there is the pollan burn...its right beside that. Altnahinch is about 2 miles off route. Unless the maps have changed, bit like the mourne way.....anyone using quo or something can you put up the gps version of the location please.
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Re: Moyle Way sometime in March.
« Reply #52 on: February 18, 2012 »
Will a fire happen on the over night stay ?
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Re: Moyle Way sometime in March.
« Reply #53 on: February 18, 2012 »
I see no reason why not. The spot I have picked is not part of any marked route, I found it by chance. If we dig a small pit and put the sod back I think we can leave a pretty small foot print. There are some dead trees near by but I'll guess they are pretty damp, I'd be willing to leave a good stash or firewood near by though as I'd say I'm closest to the site. if anyone else wants to do a stash give me a shout and we can maybe go together on the morning of the walk. I'm going to bring a few drinks with me this time for sure.

On a different note...water water everywhere...I'd be really interested in water purification methods in the Antrim hills. In these areas all water is pretty brown as its in much peat land. Is this drinkable? or is there a way to make it so Mr Spock?

If anyone feels like they would rather hammock the night away not is a great chance, our wee camp site is surrounded by forest.

Really looking forward to this. Its easy to get to if your only staying the night, its a good start point if you only want to do the second day and I'll offer a lift back to the area if anyone wants to pick their car up again. I'm going to contact a local taxi service soon and ask them how much they would charge to run us back from water foot to Ballycastle or vise versa. Its better to get the taxi to the start point as then your not waiting to go back and get you car.

Make sure you boots are well proofed for this walk, get your gaiters on too. There are a few really wet sections, but thats the ones I love.

I cant wait to say I completed the Moyle Way.
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Re: Moyle Way sometime in March.
« Reply #54 on: February 18, 2012 »
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Its only 200 meters off the route, as you come down the other side of slieveanorra there is the pollan burn...its right beside that. Altnahinch is about 2 miles off route.
yes thats what i meant, just didn't say it very well  :)
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Re: Moyle Way sometime in March.
« Reply #55 on: February 18, 2012 »
I thinking very strongley about this walk, i have a tent, sleeping bag -12, roll mat, and some survival tools, also boots. I just need to get a good outdoor coat and gaiters, so if all goes well on wednesday and then i can get some painting work again. Ill be busting my A$$ to go. Ill keep you all up to speed with this.
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Re: Moyle Way sometime in March.
« Reply #56 on: February 18, 2012 »
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so if all goes well on wednesday

What numbers are you picking? ;)

Good work Craigy sussing all that out.  Note to self, don't wander too far from the tent to go for a pee in the middle of the night, or I'll be head first into a ditch.
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Re: Moyle Way sometime in March.
« Reply #57 on: February 18, 2012 »
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Its only 200 meters off the route, as you come down the other side of slieveanorra there is the pollan burn...its right beside that. Altnahinch is about 2 miles off route.
yes thats what i meant, just didn't say it very well  :)
Ah sorry Laim, looking back now it does make sense. I just got the context wrong. My bad.  :D
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Re: Moyle Way sometime in March.
« Reply #58 on: February 18, 2012 »

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Good work Craigy sussing all that out.  Note to self, don't wander too far from the tent to go for a pee in the middle of the night, or I'll be head first into a ditch.
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Or the river. It goes right around this little site. Best bet would be jut into the forest a little. Avoid any hammocks lol.

just got new scarpa boots and a pair of gaiters today from Tiso. Anyone ever get much discount in there?
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Re: Moyle Way sometime in March.
« Reply #59 on: February 19, 2012 »
The Trostan section as I though is pretty wet but if you pick your route you can stay quite dry and clean. took a short walk up today in the snow, seem well marked out for an open land route. I only got half way up as a friend got called into work. Who all is down for this walk then? also who fancies just day one, just day two or just the camp?
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