Day Hike : Pierces Castle

[RedLeader]

On Sat (19th Jan 13) we're going to have a bit of a day walk to Pierce's Castle. It's a side of the Mournes I've never really been to so it seems prime for a bit of a wander.

As I'm not familiar with the area I'm open to suggestions but starting J2239925682 seems to be best. Everyone's welcome, it should be fairly child friendly as it should be mostly paths. Seems like a good excuse to test any kit you got for Xmas

[Glenn B]

Ahh darn that date I've a 50th birthday party to attend would have been up for this with the son. Nice to see a wee child friendly hike organised.

[LennyJ1]

If I was not going to Dublin on sunday I would of came, sorry

[whoRya]

Enjoy the walk, I was over there for the first time before Christmas.  Visibility was a bit intermittent but I was up on Pierce's Castle and it is a cracker spot.  There is lots of scope for variation to the route if someone wants to go bag Rocky Mountain, Tournamrock, Altataggart etc.

[Rumblebum]

Enjoy the walk, I was over there for the first time before Christmas.  Visibility was a bit intermittent but I was up on Pierce's Castle and it is a cracker spot.  There is lots of scope for variation to the route if someone wants to go bag Rocky Mountain, Tournamrock, Altataggart etc.

Stop making up hills!!

[whoRya]

Next you'll be telling me you haven't heard of Slieve Big'un!

[LandyLiam]

don't forget to pack your sledges, just in case 

[Ed]

Next you'll be telling me you haven't heard of Slieve Big'un!

Its one of my favourites but not quite as steep as SlieveWileBaste

[NorthernSky]

On Sat (19th Jan 13) we're going to have a bit of a day walk to Pierce's Castle. It's a side of the Mournes I've never really been to so it seems prime for a bit of a wander.

As I'm not familiar with the area I'm open to suggestions but starting J2239925682 seems to be best. Everyone's welcome, it should be fairly child friendly as it should be mostly paths. Seems like a good excuse to test any kit you got for Xmas

hi
where can i check where that references, or which end of the mournes is it?
start/end times? 

[Mourneman]

On Sat (19th Jan 13) we're going to have a bit of a day walk to Pierce's Castle. It's a side of the Mournes I've never really been to so it seems prime for a bit of a wander.

As I'm not familiar with the area I'm open to suggestions but starting J2239925682 seems to be best. Everyone's welcome, it should be fairly child friendly as it should be mostly paths. Seems like a good excuse to test any kit you got for Xmas

hi
where can i check where that references, or which end of the mournes is it?
start/end times? 

Letrim lodge carpark 

[RedLeader]

I'm guessing it's Leitrim Lodge car park but I've not been there before. Leaving late morning, mid day-ish, not sure of an exact time yet.

On Sat (19th Jan 13) we're going to have a bit of a day walk to Pierce's Castle. It's a side of the Mournes I've never really been to so it seems prime for a bit of a wander.

As I'm not familiar with the area I'm open to suggestions but starting J2239925682 seems to be best. Everyone's welcome, it should be fairly child friendly as it should be mostly paths. Seems like a good excuse to test any kit you got for Xmas

hi
where can i check where that references, or which end of the mournes is it?
start/end times? 

[greensprite]

Hello I just wondered if it would be manageable for a 3 year old.  Would the terrain be suitable for a buggy just in case?

[RedLeader]

I've never been before so I can't be sure. From the map it looks like it has a good path and my parents said they've had a buggy up it but by my calculations it seems pretty steep with 273m ascent.

Hello I just wondered if it would be manageable for a 3 year old.  Would the terrain be suitable for a buggy just in case?

[LandyLiam]

Hello I just wondered if it would be manageable for a 3 year old.  Would the terrain be suitable for a buggy just in case?

been a while since i walked up there but from memory you've no chance with a buggy 

[Mourneman]

The Letrim lodge trek is quite eroded with large cracks right across the track,the ascent up to pierces castle is easy,prams not so sure