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Title: Newcomer
Post by: MG1 on May 25, 2009

Hi All

New comer to the Forum. Really glad i found it ;D Has anyone been able to complete the Mourne Wall in a day?
Looking to venture in Canoeing has anyone a know how on the subject or could they let me know were to pick a reasonable priced Canoe?
Trying not to get borer with the Mournes  so any route s for hiking or wild camping with be gladly welcome.Based in Portadown..

Title: Re: Newcomer
Post by: 666_pack on May 25, 2009

A fellow Mountain goat.

Is that you stain welcome aboard.

666_pack

Title: Re: Newcomer
Post by: Michelle on May 25, 2009

Welcome to the forum!!  I hope you enjoy your stay! Reasonable priced canoes are difficult to pick up as there is very little on the second hand market!  What had you in mind??

Title: Re: Newcomer
Post by: RedLeader on May 25, 2009

Welcome MG. What sort of canoe did you have in mind?

Title: Re: Newcomer
Post by: MG1 on May 28, 2009

Quote from: MG1 on May 25, 2009

Hi All

New comer to the Forum. Really glad i found it ;D Has anyone been able to complete the Mourne Wall in a day?
Looking to venture in Canoeing has anyone a know how on the subject or could they let me know were to pick a reasonable priced Canoe?
Trying not to get borer with the Mournes  so any route s for hiking or wild camping with be gladly welcome.Based in Portadown..

Was hoping to get Canadian open canoe something with a bit of room for gear.

Title: Re: Newcomer
Post by: RedLeader on May 28, 2009

Quote from: MG1 on May 28, 2009

Was hoping to get Canadian open canoe something with a bit of room for gear.

Thats why I got my Canadian. I can get 2 people, enough camping gear for proper comfort and plenty of food and drink. It's a bugger in the wind though...

Title: Re: Newcomer
Post by: Hound of Ulster on July 03, 2009

Welcome MG1,

have you tried Geocaching for a variety on your Mourne travels.

You can rent canoes or kayaks from various places to give it a go first then if really keen either try for second hand or splash out (pun intended) and get a Canadian.

Hound

Title: Re: Newcomer
Post by: MG1 on July 03, 2009

Hi Hound

do you know of any places that you can hire Canoes? Also wahat is Geocaoching? ???

Title: Re: Newcomer
Post by: Hound of Ulster on July 03, 2009

 ;D  Geocaching........well....I use multi million dollar satellites to find tupperware  :P

Basically it is modern day treasure hunting using sat nav. The fun is in the hunt as the treasure is a log book to sign and some trinkets for the kids to trade.

Check out Mike the Bike, hires out some kayaks in Newtownards, and CANI i think do the same, then you have all the outdoor businesses like BlueLough etc who hire.

 There are various taster days etc look at the National Trust for Castle Ward etc,

and then there are organised trips where someone may have room on their canoe or a spare that you can join in with.

Hound

Title: Re: Newcomer
Post by: 666_pack on July 03, 2009

Quote from: Hound of Ulster on July 03, 2009

;D  Geocaching........well....I use multi million dollar satellites to find tupperware  :P

Sounds like fun. ;D