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Information => Introductions => Topic started by: Dannyboy on June 27, 2015, 06:43:54 PM

Title: newbie
Post by: Dannyboy on June 27, 2015, 06:43:54 PM
hi guys im new to this site and pretty new to walking and camping in general. always had an interest in both but with a young family i struggled for time lol they are now up a bit though and want to walk and camp so here we are  ;D
Im moving to larne direction and looking for info and advice on walks camping and outdoor activities in general  ;)
Thanks in advance Dan ;D
Title: Re: newbie
Post by: specimanYak on June 27, 2015, 08:56:33 PM
Welcome to the site Dan, if you're moving down to Larne, you can't beat a good stroll and camp up on Scawt Hill or The Sallagh Braes: https://goo.gl/EyN1iS
Title: Re: newbie
Post by: Dannyboy on June 27, 2015, 10:05:34 PM
that looks good mate im not familiar with that part of the country at all is it easily found and any recommendation for where to pitch?
Title: Re: newbie
Post by: specimanYak on June 27, 2015, 10:45:31 PM
It's easy enough to get to, it's about 3 miles behind Ballygally, which is roughly 5 miles up the coast-road from Larne. The easy way is to drive up and park at the Linford car-park and then walk up to the Braes. Alternatively you can walk the back roads from Larne, pitch for the night then walk down towards the car-park, down to Ballygally and along the coast back into Larne, which is how i got there. There's enough places to pitch, i just found an area that gave me the best views.

http://www.walkni.com/d/walks/51/Antrim_Hills_Way_Section_3.pdf
Title: Re: newbie
Post by: Dannyboy on June 28, 2015, 10:12:10 AM
Thanks buddy appreciate it, is it mostly farm land? dont wanna annoy anyone  ;D ill maybe take a walk that direction today suss it out :)