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Title: Lough Shannagh trip Friday 25th November.
Post by: Matthew on November 18, 2011
I was just thinking of having a quick overnighter to Lough Shannagh next Friday night via Banns road. Might give some of the zephyros purchasers a chance to try them. I was thinking of heading down after work say 5-6 ish.


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Title: Re: Lough Shannagh trip Friday 25th November.
Post by: RedLeader on November 18, 2011
Wife permitting!
Title: Re: Lough Shannagh trip Friday 25th November.
Post by: LandyLiam on November 18, 2011
very tempted, but have a busy day on 26th starting at 9am, may just pop up for a visit from ott car park and test my night nav skills  ;)
Title: Re: Lough Shannagh trip Friday 25th November.
Post by: suspectmonkey on November 20, 2011
I should be good for an overnighter on Friday all being well. Lough Shannagh is as good a spot as any to camp, although I'm not sure I fancy the walk in by Banns Road. I've taken that route a couple of times and it's a long trudge up a featureless, rocky double track. Think Trassey Track. That said I'm all out of suggestions for how to get there that doesn't involve a route we've already taken countless times or a needlessly arduous journey...
Title: Re: Lough Shannagh trip Friday 25th November.
Post by: RedLeader on November 21, 2011
I'm defo in!


Wife permitting!
Title: Re: Lough Shannagh trip Friday 25th November.
Post by: Eamonn on November 21, 2011
Does anyone know if you can park overnight in silent valley?
Title: Re: Lough Shannagh trip Friday 25th November.
Post by: ChuckMcB on November 21, 2011
Does anyone know if you can park overnight in silent valley?
Not officially, but if you leave a note in your window saying your not coming back until the morning they turn a blind eye.
Title: Re: Lough Shannagh trip Friday 25th November.
Post by: Dowser on November 22, 2011
I'm in for this one...

8)
Title: Re: Lough Shannagh trip Friday 25th November.
Post by: Matthew on November 22, 2011
Excellent mate, have not seen you in ages. You had better have some scandal for us.
Title: Re: Lough Shannagh trip Friday 25th November.
Post by: Dowser on November 22, 2011
Excellent mate, have not seen you in ages. You had better have some scandal for us.

Maybe a wee bit  ;)
Title: Re: Lough Shannagh trip Friday 25th November.
Post by: Eamonn on November 22, 2011
me too. :)
Title: Re: Lough Shannagh trip Friday 25th November.
Post by: LandyLiam on November 24, 2011
drat, won't be able to visit, gotta do taxi run to belfast late fri night  >:(
Title: Re: Lough Shannagh trip Friday 25th November.
Post by: RedLeader on November 24, 2011
Sorry guys, I'll have to bail on this one. Am in bed with a dicky tumtum. Gutted.
Title: Re: Lough Shannagh trip Friday 25th November.
Post by: Dowser on November 24, 2011
Sorry guys, I'll have to bail on this one. Am in bed with a dicky tumtum. Gutted.
Lol me too, whole family have had it :(

Now you've got me worried... I'm a bit rumbly myself this morning and I've got a pretty major exam to sit tomorrow at 9:30  :( 
Title: Re: Lough Shannagh trip Friday 25th November.
Post by: Matthew on November 24, 2011
Do we want to postpone this event until the NI Wild illness has passed?

MB
Title: Re: Lough Shannagh trip Friday 25th November.
Post by: Dowser on November 24, 2011
Do we want to postpone this event until the NI Wild illness has passed?

MB

I wouldn't mind to be honest... My rumblings this morning didn't come to anything but I have a killer sore throat which is usually the sign of worse to come!!!

:'(
Title: Re: Lough Shannagh trip Friday 25th November.
Post by: Matthew on November 24, 2011
No bother at all, lets hope everyone is better by the time the Christmas Camp comes around.

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Title: Re: Lough Shannagh trip Friday 25th November.
Post by: suspectmonkey on November 24, 2011
Chicken soup for the lot of ya ;)

Not a problem, we can all save our strength for the Christmas Camp... looking forward to it :)
Title: Re: Lough Shannagh trip Friday 25th November.
Post by: LandyLiam on November 24, 2011
have you seen the forecast

SNOW

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Forecast for The Mournes for Friday

Much colder with bright spells and blustery showers. Showers of sleet and snow on higher parts. Staying very windy.