Donard Forest Camp / Festival of Flight - Sat 6th / Sun 7th August 2016

[RedLeader]

Where : Donard Forest
When : Saturday 6th-7th August
What : Family night round the fire & The Festival of Flight



I've had a very quiet year for a mountain of reasons but I'd like to squeeze in at least one quick camp before the end of summer. At the moment the 6th August seems the best date. The plan is to park at Newcastle and dander up to the forest across the river from the Ice House, our old stomping ground.

There are no direct plans at the moment beyond a bit of craic around the campfire. Getting pitched and wandering up Donard for a giggle has been suggested but isn't definite as yet.

Update
As Fred has pointed out, this is the weekend of the Festival of Flight. We watched the Red Arrows display from Slieve Commedagh in 2010 and then camped at Meelmore Lodge and had a great time and got a superb view of the air display. We'll get a great view from around the Ice House looking down the valley or anyone who's full of energy can head up Donard or Commedagh. The Red Arrows are due to display at 345pm. More info here.

The one thing worth bearing in mind is that Newcastle will likely be well busy on the Saturday so getting down early will probably be important.

You can see the 2010 trip here:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1311#

And some pics here:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1311.msg11790#msg11790

Anyone who wants to come is welcome, more details to follow. Please reply if you're interested.

As ever, you need to read and agree to the Safety & Responsibility notice if you want to come.
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=278.0

Attending
RedLeader +1
LandyLiam
Martin
Dowser +3
Matt
Iva Bogdanova
StepStew
SpecimanYak
Torp 2+2

Potential
Kayakgirl

[torp]

How much of a dander is it Red?

[RedLeader]

It's a good enough dander Torp. About 1 mile and 220m ascent. The distance isn't too bad but it's steep enough.

How much of a dander is it Red?

[LandyLiam]

oh no, that's sunflowerfest weekend!, sure i'll squeeze both in 

[torp]

Thanks for the reply Red count me out of this one sorry


Torp

[Martin]

Annoyed I missed the return to Rams Island - pencil me in for this one?

[Fred]

Newcastle festival of flight is on that weekend. It would be good to watch the air show and retire to the camp afterwards.

fred

[Dowser]

I'm in for this one.

Dowser + 3 

[specimanYak]

I'm a tentative maybe, will know closer to the time.

[torp]

is it in the wooded area grid 363296??

[Matthew]

I am up for this too, count me in.

MB

[Iva Bogdanova]

I am in...

[RedLeader]

Yes, that's the one.

is it in the wooded area grid 363296??

[RedLeader]

I've updated the first post to reflect Fred pointing out that the Festival of Flight is that weekend and we will be able to watch the Red Arrows display too. Should be a great weekend.

[torp]

Thanks for the confirmation Red