Northern Ireland Outdoors Forum - Hiking, camping and more
General => Meets, places, trips and reviews => Topic started by: Typo-On on December 31, 2011
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Who's in? Good chance to stretch your legs for the Mourne Way on the 28/29th :)
9.5 miles in and around Glenariff forest park
http://www.walkni.com/Walk.aspx?ID=328 (http://www.walkni.com/Walk.aspx?ID=328)
Update:
Meeting in cargan from 10:00 with a view to be walking for 10:30.
Attending:
TypoOn
LennyJ
Cerbera147
Redleader
Rumblebum
Craigy123
Racer
Maybe:
Suspectmonkey
Kat
Fourman
Surfnscenic
Samm
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I'm going ;D
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Provisionally in ;D
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I'm in assuming the wife doesn't have anything planned.
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i'm running negative in brownie points so not sure, is this walk at adult pace or would it be kiddy friendly
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I'm planning on going solo but am secretly hoping it will be at kiddy pace ;D
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It maybe slower as I will be carrying my TGO Challange kit
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Hi I'd like to go to this, what time are you meeting at and where?
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Do yous intend to camp overnight,or just a ramble?
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You can put Kat and I down as a 'Maybe' for this one. We've been meaning to get back to Glenariff for awhile now so this seems like a good enough excuse :)
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Really looking forward to this, getting to walk somewhere I havn't been before.
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Does this look about right:
(http://i.imgur.com/KTonj.jpg)
9.5miles, 300m ascent. Could start in Cargan and have lunch in Glenariff which is about half way.
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Thats the route, r you coming along RL?
Thanks for adding the map, I have added it to my phone.
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Aiming to come along with the boy. Depends on weather and last minute wife commitments.
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i think i ll try and make it , good chance to break in the new boots ,and it would be nice to walk something new.
will confirm on saturday.
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Damn it, should have checked this earlier. I'm going round it with some friends on Friday. Nice wee easy one.
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I'm gonna do this walk again on Sunday with you guys. Did a slight variation to it today which worked out at 10.5 miles, but sunday is to be a nice day so it would be rude not to. Besides I've been on the forum a while now and I never met anyone so its about time. Just a thought...park at the dam and walk to cargan, get that big hill out of the way at the start???
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Looking forward to meeting ya Craig.
The Dam start sound like a winner.
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Today was beautiful with the mist and fog in the ballymena area miles away. It looked like little islands in a sea. There is ample parking at the dam for a few cars. Does anyone need directions to the dam? well its the first right as soon as you get into the village and then its a left about half a mile down that road, The road to the dam is small and uneven so take care.
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Hi
would like to go, can some one give me directions to Cargan, from Lisburn
direction, been a while since I've been up that direction, also how will I know any of you lot, haven't been to a camp or anything, I drive a Silver 206
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What's everyone doing for lunch tomorrow?
Also, what's the final word on meeting spot and time?
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What's everyone doing for lunch tomorrow?
Also, what's the final word on meeting spot and time?
We are meeting for a 10 start at the Dam. And I am taking sandwiches.
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Hi
would like to go, can some one give me directions to Cargan, from Lisburn
direction, been a while since I've been up that direction, also how will I know any of you lot, haven't been to a camp or anything, I drive a Silver 206
Lisburn Leisure Park
Lisburn BT28 1LP, UK
1. Head east on Lisburn Leisure Park
167 ft
2. Turn left to stay on Lisburn Leisure Park
0.1 mi
3. Slight left onto Governors Rd/A3
0.2 mi
4. Turn right at Bentrim Rd/A30
233 ft
5. Continue straight onto Governors Rd/A3
0.3 mi
6. Continue straight onto Laganbank Rd/A1
Continue to follow A1
0.4 mi
7. Keep left at the fork
200 ft
8. Linenhall St turns slightly right and becomes Sloan St/A49
Continue to follow A49
0.5 mi
9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the M1 ramp to Belfast
0.2 mi
10. Merge onto M1
6.4 mi
11. Continue onto A12
2.3 mi
12. Take the exit onto M2 toward Larne/International Airport/Seaport/Stena Line/Norfolkline/Docks N
17.4 mi
13. At junction 1, take the A26 exit to Antrim/Ballymena/Coleraine
0.2 mi
14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Lisnevenagh Rd/A26
7.1 mi
15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A26
1.0 mi
16. Continue onto M2
1.6 mi
17. At junction 11, take the A42 exit to A43/Ballymena/Broughshane/Cushendale
0.4 mi
18. Turn left onto Broughshane Rd/A42
0.2 mi
19. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Frys Rd
0.8 mi
20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cushendall Rd/A43
Continue to follow A43
9.0 mi
Cargan.
follow my previous post for directions to the dam.
I just copied that off google maps racer. Also there usually not that many people parked at the dam so I'm sure most people will be NI-Wild.
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Hi
would like to go, can some one give me directions to Cargan, from Lisburn
direction, been a while since I've been up that direction, also how will I know any of you lot, haven't been to a camp or anything, I drive a Silver 206
To keep it simple just:
- Leave Lisburn and head for Belfast M1
- Then follow signs for Coleraine / Ballymena M2
- Once you're on the Ballymena bypass M2 follow signs for Cushendall A43
- Once you're off the motorway Cargan is about 9 miles along that road A43
- Then follow Craigy's directions to the dam
It's the first right as soon as you get into the village
then its a left about half a mile down that road.
The road to the dam is small and uneven so take care.
Should take about hour maybe quicker as it will be relatively quiet at the time of the morning ;D
For lunch I'm thinking of Pot Noodle ;D
I'll be bringing my gas stove for a brew if anyones needs some water boiled.
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Thanks for all the directions, this looks like its an all male walk, any other females going?
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Thanks for all the directions, this looks like its an all male walk, any other females going?
I'm half thinking of going, though I seem to have turned male on this website, but I'm fairly sure I'm female!!
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Thanks for all the directions, this looks like its an all male walk, any other females going?
I'm half thinking of going, though I seem to have turned male on this website, but I'm fairly sure I'm female!!
Serious a photo may be needed. Or put (I'm a girl) after your name lol
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If were going by photos I'm a gremlin!
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I've been keeping an eye on this thread and didn't want to commit too soon. I out tonight on a long standing engagement so didn't wish to cancel it. depending how the night goes and the morning feels I'd be keen to go as I haven't been there for a long time.
So I might see you there.
George.
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Great stuff. Not too many soups and in bed by midnight and you'll be spiffy! Quick round of Dungonnell will clear the head :D
I've been keeping an eye on this thread and didn't want to commit too soon. I out tonight on a long standing engagement so didn't wish to cancel it. depending how the night goes and the morning feels I'd be keen to go as I haven't been there for a long time.
So I might see you there.
George.
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Great stuff. Not too many soups and in bed by midnight and you'll be spiffy! Quick round of Dungonnell will clear the head :D
That's the problem. I'm only going out for one or two!? ;) Then other people force me to have more and you know it's rude to refuse ;D
I'll see how it goes. I'll try my best to be good, honest.
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Alrite folks, yeah im gonna join you on this one as well if you dont mind, itl make a nice change though i havnt a clue what the weathers to be like. A clear day with nice views would be good.
Il see you all at the dam shortly before 10 then.
Jonno / Dave ive pm'd my phone number to you just in case theres any mishaps.
Cheers Alan.
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Sunday:
It will be another dry day with some bright or sunny spells and a moderate or fresh south easterly wind. Patchy frost at first and again inland later in evening. :D
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Ss this where we're meeting? Is there an actual car park?
(http://i.imgur.com/aXVix.jpg)
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i, ll be makin this one c u all at the dam 10.00 then.
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Ss this where we're meeting? Is there an actual car park?
(http://i.imgur.com/aXVix.jpg)
If you go to Street View on Google Maps you can see it. Entrance is right on the last t in the word Treatment above ;D
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Hi guys! Kat and I are down as a 'maybe' for this, but meant to pop in earlier in the week to say we're not going to be able to make it due to a date clash. Looks like the weather is set to be good though, so you should all have a great day out - enjoy!
On a plus side it looks like Kat and I should be able to make the Mourne Way trip. Better check in on that thread :)
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Just got out from my night in and at the moment dont't make I'll think it. Will review status in the mourning. :-\
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drive to the dam and then down towards it, can not miss the car park. if your in water you have went too far...and drove over some rocks...and damaged you car....and gave me something to laugh about....and given mourneman something to photograph...and went too far. Oh bring on the hangover.
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loos like great weather for the walk, have a good day everyone
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Had a great day, thanks everyone....can we put the heater on next time but?
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http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1418765
Wee review of the walk if anyones interested.
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Great day; weather was ideal but a bit chilly at times.
Thanks all, great turn out ;D
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Yeah i had a great time today, and il see you all at the Mourne way walk in two weeks, or will you?
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Your all evil, who came up with those dates anyway ;)
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Really enjoyed today ;D, just about to jump in bath and rest back.
Thanks
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any pics of this yet . im still banged up in bed so would be good to see what i missed. was in glenariff a few weeks ago wehn it had snowed and got some pics but dont know how to put them on here. have got them from camera to laptop but now om lost.the day i was up with family forest was closed due to 6" snow,it was cold and clear and a lovely day.any advice on uploading welcome
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I would love to see photos too, Glenariff is a lovely part of the country.
On the uploading business:
Upload the photos onto a webiste where you have made an account: Flickr, Facebook, ImageShack, etc etc. from your laptop.
Then copy and paste the link from the picture onto the topic reply.
Example: www.imagehostingwebsite.com/myaccount/picture0003
Does this help at all?
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Great day guys. The weather was cold and clear with some occasional sun, took me a while to get warmed up when I got home. Total distance was 9.7 miles and I'll be honest, my legs are a tad sore today but hopefully that's just because it was hard ground or tarmac most of the way.
Was great to see you all again and lovely to have a walk outside the Mournes.
(http://i.imgur.com/MvKLo.jpg)
Unfortunately I only had the phone so no decent pics.
http://i.imgur.com/iYkws.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/iYkws.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/u6oc3.jpg)
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cheers oisin will give it a try
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I'm glad it's not just me! Wonder what the second day of the Mourne Way is going to be like :'(
my legs are a tad sore today but hopefully that's just because it was hard ground or tarmac most of the way.
Ditto, although Im always worse the second day, so not looking forward to tomorrow :(
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I'm glad it's not just me! Wonder what the second day of the Mourne Way is going to be like :'(
my legs are a tad sore today but hopefully that's just because it was hard ground or tarmac most of the way.
Ditto, although Im always worse the second day, so not looking forward to tomorrow :(
Sure you would still losen up.
On a different note did ayone doany streches?
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Thanks guys the kids and i enjoyed it ,although it was not a great place to break in the new boots, a bit too much tarmac involed,feet are a bit tender today the last mile or so i was on a go slow.Still it gives you a perspective on what to expect on the Mourne Way .Thanks goes out to craigy 123 for his local knowledge .