Topic: Giants Causeway (Read 19636 times)

Wolf_Larson · « **on:** March 27, 2012 »

Im going to bivy on my 1st solo wild camp in the last cove at the old path of the Gaints cause way, its my favourite spot in the whole world. Ill have to drop some wood off but there is a lot of drift wood in the cove.

Ill bring bivy, sleeping bag, roll mat, fishing rod, kinfe, water, nuts. Ill try catch dinner out of the sea. If not ill eat nuts as ill stay Saterday night and stay to sometime sunday.

Not sure when im going but it will be this summer as land sides happen in winder, ill keep ya all posted.

On the picture you see the highest rock on the wee island its about 20 foot and below it there is grass (its not that clear on the picture) I can use that rock as a wind block for a fire and sleeping. I can also fish from there, not sure what you catch round there i need to look that up some how.

Regards Dave

Kayakgirl · « **Reply #1 on:** March 27, 2012 »

Wouldn't mind doing something like that myself!

andymcinroy · « **Reply #2 on:** March 27, 2012 »

I'm sure you are already aware of this, but the descent is extremely dangerous. A slip on the loose gravel on the old path could well be fatal. Also the concrete blocks where the old steps used to be are highly unstable.

I was down there last year and took the shot below of the rock you point out. This is the 'Nurse and Child Rock' It would be a great place for a bivi, no doubt about that. Grass is lovely and soft there if I remember right.

However, I have an even better suggestion. Go a little further on past Hamilton's Seat / Benbane Head and descend the next gully. This takes you down to the shoreline directly below the mighty Bengore Head. This is the land that time forgot and much less visible from the cliftop. Lots of great bivi spots down there. The 2nd image was taken there. This is the most northerly mainland point in Northern Ireland and beats Benbane head by a 100m or so. Not many people ever go there.

Wolf_Larson · « **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2012 »

andymicinroy, ive never been to the next cove, i have no idea how to get there and i have done that walk 7 times now. Can you give me an idea how to get there beyond them steps

andymcinroy · « **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2012 »

The Causeway Headlands can be descended to sea level at only 4 points from The Shepherd's Path to Dunseverick Castle. I'll list these from West to East.

1st point is at Hamilton's Seat where the old steps used to be. GR965458
This descent here is lethal and I have only chanced it twice. I fear a third is pushing my luck. This will take you down to the Horseshoe harbour which is shown in your photo. From here you can traverse West further into Port Tober and Port na Spaniagh but only at low tide and under low swell. The mid level path has collapsed below Pleaskin Head. However, by traversing at sea level it is still possible to reconnect with the mid level path at the Amphitheatre. It is not possible to traverse East from this descent.

2nd point is the easy gully just east of Hamilton's Seat. GR968458
This takes you down between Benbane Head and Bengore Head. Brilliant bivi spots down there.

3rd point is Contham Head where a sneaky descent path leads around the Head (not easy to find). GR978454
This takes you to an old mineshaft into the cliff which unfortunately is now closed over by an iron gate.

4th point is Port Moon where it is possible to descend the steep slop on the West side of Port Moon. GR978453
Hidden from view to the east side of Port Moon is the Smuggler's cave. This is an amazing place but you'll need a dinghy to get there from Port Moon.

The 2nd and 3rd points can be joined to allow a sea level traverse below the cliffs. I guarantee that you will never see a soul down there. Loads of bivi opportunity. However a broken leg would certainly result in a helicopter rescue so go carefully.

Smuggler's Cave - Port Moon

Wolf_Larson · « **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2012 »

Was looking at a map today andy im going to scout out all the bits of the path im not to sure about, your info have been amazing. Ill keep you up to date with this mate.

Many regards Dave AKA Wolf

Rumblebum · « **Reply #6 on:** March 28, 2012 »

This looks pretty cool, if your down there dave give us a wee report of what you think, even a pic if possible, im all for trying some where different.

Al.

Wolf_Larson · « **Reply #7 on:** March 29, 2012 »

Shall do, its in the early states at the minit. Ill have a scout about soon down in the coves, ill keep ya up to date with this.

andymcinroy · « **Reply #8 on:** March 29, 2012 »

Wolf,

Let me know how it goes. Also, have you ever been in Portcoon cave just west of the visitor centre? You could bivi down in there pretty comfortably. However, I've heard ghost voices of children in there (seriously). Don't have nightmares.

Kayakgirl · « **Reply #9 on:** March 29, 2012 »

Wow I want to do that!!

Spud · « **Reply #10 on:** March 29, 2012 »

Quote from: andymcinroy on March 29, 2012

Wolf,

Let me know how it goes. Also, have you ever been in Portcoon cave just west of the visitor centre? You could bivi down in there pretty comfortably. However, I've heard ghost voices of children in there (seriously). Don't have nightmares.

who ya gonna call? NI - Wild!! lol Id be up for a bivvy in the haunted cave, that would be cool!!

andymcinroy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 29, 2012 »

Here's a picture taken inside.

Not many people come down here. Plenty of driftwood to light a fire too.

Kayakgirl · « **Reply #12 on:** March 29, 2012 »

I could bring my digital voice recorder.. Cool!

Pudd · « **Reply #13 on:** March 29, 2012 »

Quote from: andymcinroy on March 29, 2012

Wolf,

Let me know how it goes. Also, have you ever been in Portcoon cave just west of the visitor centre? You could bivi down in there pretty comfortably. However, I've heard ghost voices of children in there (seriously). Don't have nightmares.

Has there ever been any record of children dying/drowning in and around that area?

andymcinroy · « **Reply #14 on:** March 29, 2012 »

I found the cavern of Port Coon very difficult of access, and was obliged to jump from rock to rock at the risk of breaking my arms and legs, in order to reach a frightful fissure in one of the sides of the immense cave. The sea entered it on the left, and the boiling waves dashed close to me with a noise resembling thunder. I penetrated to the right, without reflection, beneath the threatening excavations where wind and tide were running riot. Impelled by enthusiasm, and unable to restrain myself, I did not hear my guide crying with all his might, "Go no further, come back!" His voice was lost amid the roaring of the sea. Suddenly I felt myself seized by the arm, "Do you wish, then, to perish!" said the affrighted David, " the tide is rising, we shall not be able to retreat, already the water is gaining on us."

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