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Title: Drinneevar Quarry 24.02.18
Post by: specimanYak on March 04, 2018
A camp last week-end at Drinneevar Quarry with Glenn B and Redleader, overlooking Donard Wood and Newcastle. A bit cold and windy but the excellent views more than made up for it.

Title: Re: Drinneevar Quarry 24.02.18
Post by: torp on March 04, 2018
Brrr that looked a windy cold one Dave keep em coming mate ;D ;D :D ;)
Title: Re: Drinneevar Quarry 24.02.18
Post by: specimanYak on March 04, 2018
It was indeed, it took 4 fire-logs to keep us toasty.

Brrr that looked a windy cold one Dave keep em coming mate ;D ;D :D ;)
Title: Re: Drinneevar Quarry 24.02.18
Post by: Glenn B on March 05, 2018
And a few wee toots of Black Bush ;)
Title: Re: Drinneevar Quarry 24.02.18
Post by: RedLeader on March 05, 2018
Was a spendid night in the hills. The wind didn't let up all night and it was super cold but for February it was fine. Biggest issue for me was bringing a Vango Banshee 300 tent with the poles and pegs of a Vaude Ultralight  8) I had to use the poles as best I could and remove the inner and sleep on it. Not an ideal setup but needs must and all that.

Definitely a highly recommended spot. Not too hard to get to and as Yak said, spectacular views.

Some pics here:
https://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=gallery;su=user;cat=5;u=3


This was the abomination I had to sleep in
(https://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/gallery/3-050318162651-311608.jpeg)
Title: Re: Drinneevar Quarry 24.02.18
Post by: Glenn B on March 05, 2018
It was definitely a dodgy looking erection  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Drinneevar Quarry 24.02.18
Post by: RedLeader on March 05, 2018
(https://i.imgur.com/K0I5edZ.jpg)

It was definitely a dodgy looking erection  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Drinneevar Quarry 24.02.18
Post by: Glenn B on March 05, 2018
Suppose it could have been worse, you could have put your pack down where Dave set his :-[
Title: Re: Drinneevar Quarry 24.02.18
Post by: specimanYak on March 05, 2018
Nothing like bringing the smell of the 'outdoors' home with you.  :D

Suppose it could have been worse, you could have put your pack down where Dave set his :-[


Some wonderful photos there J, more power to you for sticking it out.
Title: Re: Drinneevar Quarry 24.02.18
Post by: Rugged Track on March 05, 2018
Great video and great photos.  It looked a great trip.
Title: Re: Drinneevar Quarry 24.02.18
Post by: specimanYak on March 05, 2018
Thanks RT, looking forward to getting back there in the warmer months.

Great video and great photos.  It looked a great trip.
Title: Re: Drinneevar Quarry 24.02.18
Post by: NIPupper on March 06, 2018
great video, sorry i missed it now