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steviec

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Camp and Hike ideas?
« on: February 21, 2012 »

Hi Guys,

I was wanting to go away with a few friends for a hike an camp for maybe 2 days in the summer  does anyone know of any good routes or areas that would be good ?

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Re: Camp and Hike ideas?
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2012 »

Hi steve, what part of the country were you hoping to do this in?
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steviec

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Re: Camp and Hike ideas?
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2012 »

really anywhere in northern ireland really lol i know that narrows it down for u all - im open to ideas :) we were thinkin mournes but it seems everyone goes there from reading other posts :)
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Re: Camp and Hike ideas?
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2012 »

If you were happy enough to do the drive you could tackle this baby, http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2260.msg24331#msg24331 we had a great time in donegal walking the glover challenge.
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Re: Camp and Hike ideas?
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2012 »

i def wana do the mournes sometime tho, prob will do them in the summer as well, so any routes for there wud b recommended :)

I go to donegal twice a year so the drive doesnt bother me i have relatives who moved out there :)
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Re: Camp and Hike ideas?
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2012 »

The Glens of Antrim are a lovely spot. Last Easter during our good spell of weather I got the bus around the coast to Waterfoot and walked up to Glenariff Forest.

Its a great spot with toilets and lovely walks near by. You can drive to the campsite if your not feeling overly active and then just walk some forest track around the waterfalls. Reasonable rates and from what I remember it was quiet (Dont count on this last comment, I imagine just like anywhere else if you go in the height of summer there are going to be yahoo's around)

You could always use this as a 1 night spot and continue around the coast the next day, lots to see and do around there. Why not make an adventure of it?
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Re: Camp and Hike ideas?
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2012 »

I was thinking of maybe doing my original duke of ed route finishing at slemish, i actually loved that walk through the antrim hill and jus pitching up tent n waking in the middle of a forest.

Tbh i think that loads of campsites i.e tollymore are full of yahoos during the summer months thats y i was thinking of camping off the beaten track. i cant be bothered with them.  i prefer this no point wilding it if u have ur comforts like ur toilet etc. lol

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Re: Camp and Hike ideas?
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2012 »

I was thinking of maybe doing my original duke of ed route finishing at slemish, i actually loved that walk through the antrim hill and jus pitching up tent n waking in the middle of a forest.

Tbh i think that loads of campsites i.e tollymore are full of yahoos during the summer months thats y i was thinking of camping off the beaten track. i cant be bothered with them.

They ruin it for everybody.

And waking up in a forest is definately better than waking up to everyday hussle and bustle.
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Re: Camp and Hike ideas?
« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2012 »

agreed :)

defo camp wild n b wild
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Re: Camp and Hike ideas?
« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2012 »

Why don't you put yourself down for some of the NI-wild camps,not only will you learn some great tips about camping but you'll hvae a bit of crac as well,get you're mates to sign up as well ;D

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Re: Camp and Hike ideas?
« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2012 »

what a pitch ur such a salesman :)
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