Monday night hike (Cave Hill)

Nightjar · November 28, 2009, 07:10:16 PM

My only concern is about the gates, do they close at a certain time?

Nightjar · November 28, 2009, 07:16:01 PM

http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/parksandopenspaces/cavehillcountrypark.pdf

check out the map on this document maybe give us some ideas

Belfastman1958 · November 28, 2009, 07:44:19 PM

No. Tha gates are open late. We can ask the security man when we're there.

Alan.

billy backpack · November 28, 2009, 08:06:14 PM

Hi Guy's as usual I'm in..................posting has been difficult recently with work load and all but have been able to keep an eye on things.

So since we're talkin routes, has anyone thought about going over the "camels humps" it has been a while since I was up there and it involves a little off piste but once there you can come up the rear of the nose on the quarry side across McArts and down the scree past the nose to the caves if we feel adventurous enough and back to the car park.

Nightjar · November 28, 2009, 11:15:14 PM

The 'camels humps' sorry will only do those in daylight they involve quite a bit of scrambling, also the scree is no longer safe to cross ,you would need to dig out footholds

billy backpack · November 28, 2009, 11:50:43 PM

As I say been quite a while since I was up close and personal with those areas so its good to get advice but as they say "its the thought that counts"

I wonder does anyone have any other thoughts for interesting routes ?

RedLeader · November 29, 2009, 09:36:56 AM

I'm game for any route but it would prob be easier to start from Belfast City Castle car park. It's easy for everyone to find.

Nightjar · November 29, 2009, 06:16:30 PM

I checked this out today. The main entrance gates via innisfayle park are never closed. the security man said it might be ok to park in the carpark directly beside the castle......

RedLeader · November 29, 2009, 06:43:22 PM

All meet at the carpark on the left just before the security barrier at Belfast Castle at 6pm. Easiest place to find!

Belfastman1958 · November 29, 2009, 10:09:53 PM

Ok folks......cya there.

Nightjar · November 29, 2009, 10:30:36 PM

me too

666_pack · November 30, 2009, 09:28:00 AM

alright guys see tonight.

RedLeader · November 30, 2009, 09:31:45 AM

Quote from: 666_pack on November 30, 2009, 09:28:00 AM
alright guys see tonight.

6pm.... That's when the big hand is at the 12 and the small hand is at the 6

666_pack · November 30, 2009, 09:54:38 AM

Quote from: jonno on November 30, 2009, 09:31:45 AM
Quote from: 666_pack on November 30, 2009, 09:28:00 AM
alright guys see tonight.

6pm.... That's when the big hand is at the 12 and the small hand is at the 6

thanks for that mate......we'll be on time.

RedLeader · November 30, 2009, 12:06:38 PM

I totally forgot my camera so if else could bring one then we could get a few piccies.

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