Mourne Way - Jan 2012

[Rumblebum]

Nice pics spud, if we got weather like that we'd be laughin!

[Spud]

Nice pics spud, if we got weather like that we'd be laughin!

Aye let's hope for good weather! I'm definitely for camping on the sat night and doing the Sunday leg of the walk!    what's the rough eta for you guys at fofanny?

[Rumblebum]

Good stuff, when was the last time you did an overnighter?

I think the plan is to start on the saturday around 10 am, if were covering about 12 miles id say it would take around 7 -  8 hours so at the campsite for after 5 sometime, i think. Maybe Dave or lenny would have a better idea.

Flip il need to bring enough wine.

[Spud]

Good stuff, when was the last time you did an overnighter?

I think the plan is to start on the saturday around 10 am, if were covering about 12 miles id say it would take around 7 -  8 hours so at the campsite for after 5 sometime, i think. Maybe Dave or lenny would have a better idea.

Flip il need to bring enough wine.

Haven't been out camping since the summer! Due a trip! I'll be getting there about 5 or so. Looking forward to it!

[Mourneman]

I'll be there at some point guy's even if it's just for a few miles,just outta surgery yesterday,home today,muscle reconstruction surgery in the groin,with mesh stitched into muscles so I'll do the best I can to meet up with you's along the way,maybe bring you folk a nice bottle of wine & some chips to the campsite

[Spud]

so whats the final plan for the camp spot then lads?

[Craigy123]

The Meelmore camp site aint bad, its only £6 and you do have access to the loos etc, however when I walked this from Newcastle to Rostrevor day one (stopping at Meelmore) was tiny compared to day two, both in terms or distance and difficulty. I seen spelga mentioned, in my opinion that would be pretty much half way and I suppose there is access to it from the road. maybe a little exposed. As for stashing fire logs, I'd be willing to leave my car there.... I'm happy where ever we stop, looking forward to a night under canvas...or siliconised ripstop nylon as it may be. 

On a brighter note, I used this walk as an excuse to purchase some new gear. New jetboil flash, xplate, platypus and a few other bits and pieces. 

[LennyJ1]

We are staying at Fofanny guys. This is NI-wild not NI-campsite.

[Mourneman]

We are staying at Fofanny guys. This is NI-wild not NI-campsite.

LOL  well say Lenny

[cerbera147]

What time will you arrive at Meelmore then?

[wee gaz]

thought spelga dam was the half way point lol

[Spud]

We are staying at Fofanny guys. This is NI-wild not NI-campsite.

Well said that man, see yous at fofanny!

[Fred]

Hi folks
Im afraid that I wont be able to join this trip on Saturday morning. I may be able to join you all at fofanny but no promises.

Hope you all have a great weekend.

fred

[Mourneman]

Hoping my good mate "mountain goat" will come with me & meet some of you folk at the campsite.

[Kayakgirl]

I'm still up for this.. Keep me posted with the details.