Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast - Fri 11Jun10

[ChuckMcB]

Sounds like a plan..

Doan is close enough to flat grassy area at the north of the Lough (if that's where we're planning on staying) to be an after dinner/before breakfast dander. Would recommend it for the morning, since the view's going to be better in the morning light (sun rise is at 0450am...who wants to watch the sun come up from the top of Doan?). Fri pm/Sat am are looking about the same weather wise.

[suspectmonkey]

I haven't been up Ott either, although I have been on Carn, Meelbeg and Slieve L'shannagh before. 

My vote goes for Mourne Way > Ott > Carn then do a recce for a pitch around Lough Shannagh before popping up Doan for sunset!

[suspectmonkey]

PS: Weather looks perfect for a bivvi!

[RedLeader]

It looks like a great route. We could even bounce up Slieve Lough Shannagh too just to cross it off!!

I haven't been up Ott either, although I have been on Carn, Meelbeg and Slieve L'shannagh before. 

My vote goes for Mourne Way > Ott > Carn then do a recce for a pitch around Lough Shannagh before popping up Doan for sunset!

[Tim]

Sounds like a plan..

Doan is close enough to flat grassy area at the north of the Lough (if that's where we're planning on staying) to be an after dinner/before breakfast dander. Would recommend it for the morning, since the view's going to be better in the morning light (sun rise is at 0450am...who wants to watch the sun come up from the top of Doan?). Fri pm/Sat am are looking about the same weather wise.

I'm certainly up for a trip up Doan to watch the sunrise. Any idea of Numbers for this yet J?
Also, will anybody be heading from near Ballynahinch direction?

[RedLeader]

5 for definite, maybe 6. I'm sure someone can get you from Ballynahinch. I'm a bit shy of seats in the car tho, maybe Suspectmonkey or Chuck could grab you. Don't panic either way, we never leave a man behind

Sounds like a plan..

Doan is close enough to flat grassy area at the north of the Lough (if that's where we're planning on staying) to be an after dinner/before breakfast dander. Would recommend it for the morning, since the view's going to be better in the morning light (sun rise is at 0450am...who wants to watch the sun come up from the top of Doan?). Fri pm/Sat am are looking about the same weather wise.

I'm certainly up for a trip up Doan to watch the sunrise. Any idea of Numbers for this yet J?
Also, will anybody be heading from near Ballynahinch direction?

[LennyJ1]

What time are you planing on coming down?

I have to be at work for 9am on saturday in belfast so not really sure if I could make it.

Really wish I could.

[Scribble]

I'm thinking of a quick up'n'down bivvy on Friday night. Meet somewhere 7ish, have a bit of a hike, some grub and a bit'o craic, then down first thing Saturday morning and home for breakfast. We were considering Agnews Hill in Antrim but secure parking might be an issue. However, I'm game for anywhere. We're now thinking of the Mournes as it's handier for everyone.

Anyone fancy?

Potentials
J
Andy1984
Matthewrblack
Suspectmonkey
Tim
Chuck

what time would you all be coming down of the hills at ?? would like to do this as a dry run before next friday. my bivvy has not arrive yet but i would be willing to risk it with my synthetic bag (i am no where near responsible for a down bag)

[Scribble]

Sounds like a plan..

Doan is close enough to flat grassy area at the north of the Lough (if that's where we're planning on staying) to be an after dinner/before breakfast dander. Would recommend it for the morning, since the view's going to be better in the morning light (sun rise is at 0450am...who wants to watch the sun come up from the top of Doan?). Fri pm/Sat am are looking about the same weather wise.

I'm certainly up for a trip up Doan to watch the sunrise. Any idea of Numbers for this yet J?
Also, will anybody be heading from near Ballynahinch direction?

i would lift ya if this works out i  could cut a cross from banbridge maybe even call in and see my granny

[RedLeader]

:AndyD and LennyJ1

I'd certainly aim to be back home by mid morning. At 5.5 miles theres probably a few hours of walk back to the cars and if we break camp at 7 or 8 then we'd hope to be back in Meelmore by 10 or 11. An earlier start is always possible I suppose.

[Scribble]

:AndyD and LennyJ1

I'd certainly aim to be back home by mid morning. At 5.5 miles theres probably a few hours of walk back to the cars and if we break camp at 7 or 8 then we'd hope to be back in Meelmore by 10 or 11. An earlier start is always possible I suppose.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm sounding good

[Tim]

Andy is there anywhere particularly handy around Ballynahinch or out Dromara or Annahilt direction for you to get me if you do come my direction?

[RedLeader]

With weather like this it would be criminal not to

:AndyD and LennyJ1

I'd certainly aim to be back home by mid morning. At 5.5 miles theres probably a few hours of walk back to the cars and if we break camp at 7 or 8 then we'd hope to be back in Meelmore by 10 or 11. An earlier start is always possible I suppose.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm sounding good

[ChuckMcB]

There is a quicker route back to Meelmore Lodge From Lough Shannagh (attached) if anyone wants a quick escape in the morning. Takes the route down to 3 miles. If folks are going to be up and kicking about from (before) day break, getting off the mountain would be possible by early morning.

my bivvy has not arrive yet

TKMax sell a TrekMates cheapy one for £20. (I took my £60 rab one back and have been using the cheapy one since)

I'm in Annahilt area if anyone still needs a lift.

[Scribble]

Andy is there anywhere particularly handy around Ballynahinch or out Dromara or Annahilt direction for you to get me if you do come my direction?

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