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Title: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: surfnscenic on July 15, 2011
I know it's Friday night but has anyone got any trips planned into the Mournes this week-end, day walk or overnight?  I'm toying with the idea of getting out but am undecided as to what to do yet. :-\
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: DominoYesMaybe on July 15, 2011
Not doing the mournes but am doing the sperrins on Sunday .. going to tackle Glenshane Mountain and a couple of others if you are interested
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: surfnscenic on July 15, 2011
Thanks for the offer.  Hope the weather is kind for you.

I'll probably just opt for a car camp at Bloody Bridge and a walk from there. :)
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: surfnscenic on July 16, 2011
Decisions, decisions. Going to go to Silent Valley and walk up to the top end of Ben Crom reservoir at the Shelter Stone for an overnighter.  Have talked about doing it for quite a while so now's the time to do it.  Hoping the weather doesn't block out the stunning views.
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: Rumblebum on July 17, 2011
Surf? Can you let us all know that your alive lol, ohhh i think you mite have took a bit of a battering on your overniter.
The weather has been orrible in Antrim here so ive a fair idea that the mournes may have been a bit rough.
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: surfnscenic on July 17, 2011
Yes I'm alive, in more way's than one.  I have been ravaged by midges.  Look like I have the measles or chicken pox!

It was quiet windy and during the night there were gusts that pushed the tent in a bit.  The rain wasn't heavy, just constant fine rain driven by the wind.

There was a D of Ed group, a couple and another solo camper all at the head of the reservoir and all suffered from the midges attacking. Hateful little things.

Anyway another trip to get me through the drudgery of the incoming week(s).

Thanks for your concern, how'd did your week-end go?
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: Rumblebum on July 17, 2011
Flip,  the weather that weve had this weekend i thought you wouldve took a real pounding out there, my nice was camping around there for her DOE and said the midges were a nitemare, the little blighters can really ruin your trip.
The closest i got to anything outdoorsy was a trip to cotswolds to get a map of donegal. I came away empty handed, were doing the glover walk in two weeks but on the maps of that area their only 1:50 000, and the route is split in half, giving you Errigal,lough Altan but thats really it, so you have to buy two different maps. Frustration!
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: Kayakgirl on July 17, 2011
Hi Rumblebum,

I have the Errigal map if you want to borrow it?
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: Rumblebum on July 17, 2011
Hi kayak, thats very kind of you, i thought it would be hard to find one with the whole of the route on it from Muckish to Errigal. Where did you pick yours up from?
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: Kayakgirl on July 17, 2011
I bought it in Cotswolds and I think it is 1:50 one that you were talking about.
To be honest I was disappointed with the limited range of maps for Donegal..
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: Rumblebum on July 17, 2011
Yeah ive tried a few places but i just think that detailed maps of donegal dont really exist.

Cotswolds will be the death of me, nearly every time i go in that place i come out with something lol.
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: RedLeader on July 18, 2011
Surf, did you camp at the Shelter Stone or at Bloody Bridge and walk to the Stone?
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: Kayakgirl on July 18, 2011
Yeah ive tried a few places but i just think that detailed maps of donegal dont really exist.

Cotswolds will be the death of me, nearly every time i go in that place i come out with something lol.

Yeah I even tried Donegal for one!! I hope you are getting discount in there?
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: DominoYesMaybe on July 18, 2011
I have most of North Donegal on 1:50000 .. The IBSN;s are
ISBN: 1-901496-09-0  - NW Donegal
ISBN: 1-901496-19-8 - Central Donegal & Tyrone
ISBN: 1-901496-18-X - East Donegal & Derry
ISBN: 1-901496-14-7 - Donegal Nort Central

And you can get them online Here => http://www.osi.ie/en/starticle/special-interest-maps.aspx?sId=7 (http://www.osi.ie/en/starticle/special-interest-maps.aspx?sId=7)
but few are waterproof which is a pain
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: surfnscenic on July 18, 2011
Surf, did you camp at the Shelter Stone or at Bloody Bridge and walk to the Stone?

Red, I parked in Silent Valley and walked to the Northern end of Ben Crom reservoir/Shelter Stone. That's the third time I've walked in that way, first camp though. Next time I think I'll come in from Meelmore Lodge. I will also be bringing a flame thrower for the midges. Bear says they're nice toasted!
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: RedLeader on July 18, 2011
Interesting. We asked Silent Valley before about leaving cars there overnight and they said absolutely not, but we did hear later that they generally operated a don't ask don't tell policy. So what gear did you bring if you had to carry it all? Did you leave your luxuries at home?

Surf, did you camp at the Shelter Stone or at Bloody Bridge and walk to the Stone?

Red, I parked in Silent Valley and walled to Shelter Stone. That's the third time I've walked in that way, first camp though. Next time I think I'll come in from Meelmore Lodge. I will also be bringing a flame thrower for the midges. Bear says they're nice toasted!
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: surfnscenic on July 18, 2011
Redleader:-on arrival to Silent Valley I didn't tell and they didn't ask.

Kit list:-

Rucksack,Berghaus C

can someone remind me how to stop the text box jumping while I'm typing in please?  Got it sorted. Thanks.
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: surfnscenic on July 18, 2011
RedLeader, here's the kit list you asked about.

Rucksack          Bergahus C7  1 series 65+10 Bio-flex

Tent                Vango Spectre 300

S'bag               Hi-Gear Snooza 300

Mat                 Vango Trekmat Compact 160x51x3 cms.

Cooking           MSR Pocket Rocket with 125g/225ml gas canister attached previously used. One spare
                      carried not used. Two aluminium mess tins-1.3 and 1.5 litre.

Food               Sat dinner-fresh chicken curry with boil-in-bag rice.  Wayfarer desert, not eaten. Stuffed!
                     Sun B'fast-bacon, mushrooms and beans.
                     tea bags and Choco drink.  Choco bars and nuts & raison mix.
                     Two beers and a hip flask of brandy.

Clothing          Berghaus base layer tee shirt with Craghoppers trek trousers, C'Hoppers light
                     fleece.  Karrimor KSB leather walking boots.  Berghaus waterproof jacket and
                     Regatta overtrousers.  Hat, gloves and headover.  Hat for sun protection ???

Spare             Berghaus Extreme Primaloft jacket, cotton long sleeved tee shirt and bottoms (used
                    for sleeping in) hat, gloves, headover and socks.

Emergency      Trekmates bivvy bag, snack bars. First Aid kit. iPhone (for music as well)

Other             Walking Pole, headtorch, map, compass and whistle.

That's the bulk of the kit plus some other items.

Hope this is of interest.


                                  
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: RedLeader on July 18, 2011
Awesome, there's nothing I love more than kitlists. Whats the Berghaus primaloft jacket like. Warm enough to keep you toasty with just a baselayer/fleece/wproof on a cold night with no fire?
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: surfnscenic on July 18, 2011
Didn't get sitting out to try as the midges were having a rave party and the rain was on.  However, at the Brandy & BBQ evening at Bloody Bridge I was wearing it but had to put a fleece over it as the night went on.  It's light and does make you feel cosy but I wouldn't want to rely on it in isolation without some other layers.

The Rucksack was borrowed as my own two are in use by son in Oz and daughter in Lake District on DoE Gold expedition.  I found it really easy to pack-the sleeping bag went in very easy, as did the tent,poles and othr kit.  The pockets each side are voluminous and easy to get into.  Shoulder straps were comfortable and the built-in rain cover was useful.  The top compartment had good space for First Aid kit and other quick access items.

George
Title: Re: Anything Planned for Week-end of 15,16,17 July 2011?
Post by: Rumblebum on July 18, 2011
Hi George, ive got the same Rucksack and found it a great job, loads of pockets and compartments for storage, i thought i was missing something as there was plenty of room left after packing for an overnighter in the Mournes, i had been looking at osprey rucksacks but when i saw that at Lindseys in ballymoney for £80, i just couldnt pass it, other stores are selling it for £150!