Hi guys, I've got the chance to get to Rams Island early this year ;D. Let me know if you would like to go and what Saturday would suit and I'll get something arranged.
Let me know if you prefer to bring the kids or keep it for the adults, I'm easy either way
£10 per adult
£5 per child
Includes return on boat and a nights camp
Link to car park below
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/54%C2%B034'48.2%22N+6%C2%B016'05.4%22W/@54.580066,-6.2703567,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d54.580066!4d-6.268168
Deffo interested M8 with or without binlids LOL
free most Sats
really interested..
I'm thinking Sat the 18th. Would that suit guys? If so, let me know and I'll get it booked.
Sounds good to me Heggs, kids ?????
Quote from: Heggs on June 04, 2016, 11:17:24 AM
I'm thinking Sat the 18th. Would that suit guys? If so, let me know and I'll get it booked.
Id be keen on this with potentially 1 or 2 friends also interested. No kids is defo my vote although I do know that little folk love to camp.
If this date includes kids I'd be happy to wait for a future childfree date.
Thanks for posting/arranging this
Quote from: spin on June 04, 2016, 12:43:16 PM
Quote from: Heggs on June 04, 2016, 11:17:24 AM
I'm thinking Sat the 18th. Would that suit guys? If so, let me know and I'll get it booked.
Id be keen on this with potentially 1 or 2 friends also interested. No kids is defo my vote although I do know that little folk love to camp.
If this date includes kids I'd be happy to wait for a future childfree date.
Thanks for posting/arranging this
Actually count us out for this date as Fathers Day is Sunday 19 June. Will keep an eye out for future dates
Ah, no! Didn't know that lol. How about the week after? Sat the 25th. Does that suit everyone? No kids this time and I'll arrange a kid freindly one a few weeks later. That way people can suss out what they need to bring when they have the wee ones. Let me know guys and I'll book it today.
No probs ;)
Great place to camp and a joy to visit.
Might be worth checking when the nesting season finishes?
I remember a couple of years back being advised that certainly May was out, but cannot remember if June was okay or not.
Hi velvetmonkey, I've got the go ahead to go anytime now.
I'm booking Sat the 25th of June and I'll post here when it's confirmed.
I've been there a few times a year for at least the past 5-6 years and its perfect for wild camping, let me know if you want to go
I now have confirmation - Saturday 25th June.
No kids this time (I will arrange one soon after)
£10 per person
Let me know guys who is in
Anyone know if it's at all fishable and if so for what?
Thanks
Ps Count me in please
I went with a guy who fished there once and he didn't catch a thing. Its in lough Neagh so whatever the usual fishing methods would be. I do know there are eels there
No Probs Heggs just thought someone might have tried it while they where there and poss give me a heads up (tnt) might work lol
A bit early in the season for me, caravan weather at the moment but will definitely have to get back over in the autumn, it's a cracking spot.
Hi guys, as Rams is planned for this coming Saturday, can you let me know if you want to go. I want to let the boat guy know how many will be going.
You know you want to!!!! :)
I'm going set a deadline for Wednesday to let me know who wants to go. If no one is up for it, I'll prob do a solo in the mournes. Cheers guys!
Quote from: Heggs on June 19, 2016, 06:05:22 PM
I'm going set a deadline for Wednesday to let me know who wants to go. If no one is up for it, I'll prob do a solo in the mournes. Cheers guys!
Thanks for following this up. We can not go that weekend as we are doing some of the festival walks. Will keep an eye out for future dates.
No problem spin, thanks
Alas, I'm out that weekend too. Shame, I've still to enjoy the delights of Rams Island 8)
You'll love it!
RedLeader, could you organise another date over the summer for a Rams Island camp and post it at the top of the board? I will arrange the boat and maybe we can get some numbers like the Christmas camps get.
I think a big camp with 10+ people would be amazing there.
Let me know what you think
No probs, if you want a post promoted etc just drop me a PM, it's no bothers.
Quote from: Heggs on June 21, 2016, 11:56:50 AM
You'll love it!
RedLeader, could you organise another date over the summer for a Rams Island camp and post it at the top of the board? I will arrange the boat and maybe we can get some numbers like the Christmas camps get.
I think a big camp with 10+ people would be amazing there.
Let me know what you think
Great, thanks. I'll pm you with another date over the next few weeks.
Heggs how big is the boat as I'am not good on small boats lol
Its a wee 4 seater but there are 5 of us going. Are you ok with someone sitting on your knee?
seriously :o a wee 4 seater
Hahaha, only joking! Fits about 20 odd people, you'll be fine. Can you meet us at the car park around 3pm?
yes no problem see you there :P
Hey Guys, I gotta say that this sounds like a really cool trip.
We have so many places to see and things to do in this wee country of ours, and you're getting out there and doing it!
Unfortunately I can't tag along on this trip but hope you have a good night, the weather holds out and look forward to hearing all about it.
RB 😎
Cheers Rumblebum, we'll get some pics up when we're done. You have a great weekend
Have a great night guys wish I could have been there.
Great time was had last night
thanks to Stephen and our 3 new friends :)
Yeah, had a great trip. Thanks for coming along Torp! Photos will be up in a few hours
did you make it in time mate?
5 mins late but all good, thanks :)
Here's a video on Rams Island 2016:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1667294950190910?view=permalink&id=1725574881029583
Hola Heggs, any way you could post a YouTube link to the video for us non Facebookers?
Quote from: Heggs on June 26, 2016, 08:30:58 PM
Here's a video on Rams Island 2016:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1667294950190910?view=permalink&id=1725574881029583
Hi Yak, how's it going? You will find the link below, uploaded just for you!
https://youtu.be/xgIU5nMmsaI
Nice one Heggs, looks like you all had a whale of a time, but then you can't go wrong in such an amazing location. Will be up for the next outing.
We had a great trip a few weeks ago up on the NE coast, Garron Point and the Sallagh Braes. Getting a video sorted soon.
Good stuff, I started following you on YouTube so I'll keep an eye out for it
Brilliant guys. I was worried that the weather might be poor, was a bit mixed. Looks like you had a great time. Not sure about the swimming tho ;D
Did you happen to notice a canoe North/NE of Ram's Island that day?
I take it not :P
Haha, sorry! Forgot to reply. No, I never seen you/it. You should've stopped on the way past, had a wee tipple with the happy campers :)
I'd never heard of Rams Island till last week, when I was catching up with the goings on here on the forum.
I'd been offline for a few weeks and can't believe I totally missed this one... Doh!!! >:(
It looks like it was an excellent trip/camp, and I see there were a lot of members couldn't make it that weekend, so maybe we could organise a similar trip for later in the year. I know I would be mad keen.
It's great to see you all making the most of what our wee Island has to offer.
8)
Me too Dowser have a chat with Heggs I think he is trying to sort one out for August