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LandyLiam

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Which Mourne Mountain would you like to explore?
« on: April 09, 2013 »
So often we ascend a mountain by the same 1 or 2 routes, but how often to we get a chance to explore it fully by attacking it from many directions, contouring round it, exploring its gullys and crevasses, or visiting the scattered remnants of man made history surrounding a mountain. So which mountain do you think would be worth spending a few days getting to know intimately?

Off the top of my head I would recommend Chimney Rock, so often passed by by many Donard ascenders, they are missing quite a bit of history and a much more interesting summit by turning right instead of left at the Bloody Bridge saddle. I've spent a while contouring round it looking for remnants of the WW2 B26 crash, there's also the remnants of the quarrying days at the Carrs Face, a steep ascent of the old railway track is highly recommended to see the old winch still lying at the top. The summit itself has some interesting peat hags rock features worth a little scramble up.
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Which Mourne Mountain would you like to explore?
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2013 »
I couldn't really single one out but I like the idea of someone with a wealth of local knowledge and history of the area guiding you round points of interest explaining why,when and who,  would be a great day out. :)

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Re: Which Mourne Mountain would you like to explore?
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2013 »
On my last walk I came up the gully between Lamagan & Cove from Ben Crom Reservoir on my way to the cave. It was very nice with loads of little waterfalls. Definitely pays to head off the tracks.
Also coming down off the Summit Tor on Bernagh (SE heading) for the Shelter Stone there was some lovely little flat one man bivi pitches with nice short green grass. I'll be back for these once this kankle heals  :(
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« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2013 »
Lead on Liam, I'd love to follow you round! (Until my lungs give up).
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Re: Which Mourne Mountain would you like to explore?
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2013 »
I know you'd love to explore the side of Bearnagh for that sleeping bag  ;D
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« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2013 »
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