saturday 21st January 2012 Camp Donard Forest

[Doctor Who]

Me and my brother is camping on saturday 21st January 2012.
We will be at the traditional Ni wild camp spot by 2pm. (Same as christmas camping spot).

Anyone wanting to join is more than welcome.

We could have a we drink of rose wine round the camp fire. or you can bring ur own mulled wine.
Location:


hopefully I will get flat ground this time.

[Rumblebum]

I cant make this one mate as ive prior arrangements but wish you a good night, hope the weather holds out for ya.


Alan.

[RedLeader]

Unfortunately I need to save all my brownie points at the moment. Shame, I could do a night round the fire rightly.

[Oisín]

I've been itching to get out camping, but saturday is a working day for me. And I have woodbadge training in crawfordsburn on the sunday morning.

Wish you all the best.

[AdamMcC5]

I was planning on heading up the mournes somewere as i had too put off last weeks trip. What time are you thinking of leaving at?

[Doctor Who]

me and my bro will be at the camp spot by 2pm.

are you wanting to walk up with us or meet us up at the camp spot?

[AdamMcC5]

Il probably just walk up with you's if thats sweet? Were are you leaving your car parked? I was thinking about parking early at meelmore then hiking over to the camping spot?

[Doctor Who]

we will be getting a bus from belfast to newcastle, and heading up from donard car park.
so if you want to walk up with us. meet us at donard car park at 11am, or we can meet you at the camp spot, between 1pm and 2pm because we are taking our time going up because we are taking photos.

[Ed]

we will be getting a bus from belfast to newcastle, and heading up from donard car park.
so if you want to walk up with us. meet us at donard car park at 11am, or we can meet you at the camp spot, between 1pm and 2pm because we are taking our time going up because we are taking photos.

I really, really want to join you guys but can't - my other half rarely gets a saturday off and when she does we like to spend it together. She isn't into hillwaking (yet!) *grins evilly* but I reckon I'll get her into it. Buying her initial gear and washing it after each trip (I actually love that part) oughta do it.

Do you usually get the bus down to newcastle from Belfast? Is it regular? I just assumed any time I'd be heading to the mournes I'd need a lift, never even looked into it!

Ed

[Doctor Who]

yes you can get a bus from belfast to newcastle regularly.

just use this http://www.translink.co.uk/Journey-Planner/ to get times.

[AdamMcC5]

Were abouts in belfast you coming from? I live 5 mins from it now. Might even get the bus to cut out any hassle with parking the car

[Doctor Who]

Where getting the bus at europa bus station in belfast. we are getting the 8:56am bus.
which will get in newcastle by 10:20am

bus stops at these stops.

Belfast, Adelaide St      0905
Ormeau Road, Gasworks 0907 
Primrose Hill, Saintfield Road 0920
Knockbracken Health Park, Bus stop 0921     
Carryduff, Queensway  0925
Ballynahinch, (Windmill St)  0940
McAllisters Shop, Bus Stop 0949
Seaforde, Bus Shelter  0958
Clough (Down), Main Street 1000     
Dundrum, Spar Shop 1005
Newcastle, Bus Station 1020

[AdamMcC5]

Ballynahinch or the carryduff stop sound like the best bet for me. Do you live in the city centre or you having to travel to europa? And what way are you planning on getting home?

[Doctor Who]

I have to travel to the europa bus station. I just need to get a red bus for that. im getting the bus back again when heading back home.

and if you are getting the bus at ballynahinch or the carryduff stop, make sure you look out for the bus number 520, so you get the right bus.

[AdamMcC5]

No problem, and thanks for the bus advice, think il just get the bus at carryduff direction and walk up with you's. What sort of setup are you taking? I was for camping out in a tent but seeing you are going to a forest id say a hammock would be a better shout