Annalong Wood

[Pudd]

The Mournes should not be singled out as a crime hotspot but if it's where you are going then of course it's the area you're going to be concerned about.

Of course I'm not trying to single out the Mournes what so ever, where there is an opportunity they will take it and in regards to the story I shared they picked someone out on a single difference.  The only mountainous place that I have really travelled are the Mournes, so I may come across as biased.  I have had many great experiences in the Mournes, but unfortunately for the people who have had to deal with these crimes first hand have their hopefully great experiences ruined by as you call them low lives. 

It's really quite a shame that to enjoy what we do as a sport, hobby etc we have to do with extra planning and worry.  Kinda makes me boil inside.   

[dean1970]

I have just picked up on this thread and thought, although late, add my 2 pence worth.

I believe this is unfair to the local community in the area. I have on numerous times spoke to locals in the area, even spoke to the bloke that owns the tracking horses that usually stand around the area. They are good people and very tolerant of the walkers and carparking.

I would not like to see anyone suggesting that the north side of the mournes or the south side have better or more tolerant people. There is enough of that crap.

I have parked here on numerous occassions over night and it is fine.  Don't suggest that this is a standard around the area.

[Oisín]

I know this is diverting the thread, but again, I'll just add my view.

I dont think what happened to that southern bloke (excuse the vagueness) in any way reflect on the people that live in that area.

I imagine it was more than likely other passer-bys that saw an opportunity to discriminate and did so. I'd like to doubt that it was a local who noticed the southern license plates and thought, oh after my dinner I'll come up here and kick up a fuss.

If as you say they are tolerant of walkers I don't see why they wouldn't of been tolerant of walkers with an Irish brogue.

Something bad can happen anywhere, just a series of coincidences that lead to that event.