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Event Guide
HIKE SLIEVE DONARD the
highest peak in the Mourne Mountains.
BOOK NOW for SATURDAY
19 JULY
"A big thank you for giving me
an informative and friendly guide up Slieve Donard. I
really enjoyed the whole experience, views and company.
It will linger in the memory for a long time."
Paul Matthews, NZ
Mountain walks
The Mourne mountain range has a large number
of access points offering a wide variety of routes. Slieve
Donard can be hiked from different starting points providing
an interesting round trip. If you enjoy craggy tops, I
recommend Slieve Binnian or Slieve Bearnagh.
Shorter walks and Family walks on Saturday
afternoons
Bookings must be made in advance
of the walk date
Participants should bring a packed
lunch, including fluid to drink, and wear appropriate
footwear and clothing for mountain hikes.
Weather can change rapidly in
mountain environments and may influence the choice
of route particularly in winter conditions.
Walks are graded according
to height gain, distance and pace.
Family walks are always at
an easy pace. Walks will be ajusted if necessary
to suit the children. Children must be accompanied
by a responsible adult. Contact Loretto
for further information.
Loretto has
guided for the BBC Off the Beaten Track
series
"From the windswept
wilderness on Fermanagh’s Cuilcagh Way
to the Devil’s Coachroad in the Mourne
Mountains and on to the rough and dynamic
coastline of the north coast"
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| Date |
Walk/Hike |
Route
/ Grade |
Start
& Finish |
Other
Info |
| Sunday
13 July |
Slieve Binnian Circuit |
Moderate to challenging |
Carrick Little Car Park
10.30am |
4 - 5 hours |
| Saturday
19 July |
Slieve Donard via Bloody Bridge |
Challenging |
Bloody Bridge Car Park
10.30am |
4 - 5 hours |
| Sunday
20 July |
Slieve Bearnagh circuit
via Hares Gap & smugglers route
Route as guided on the BBC
Off the beaten Track programme |
Moderate |
Trassey Car Park
10.30am |
4 - 5 hours |
| Saturday
26 July
Family walk |
Seefin Mountain |
Easy pace |
Donard Car Park
1.30pm |
3 hours |
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If you do not know
where the meeting point is just ask Loretto
for directions
The mountain hikes below are a few examples
of day hikes and multi day trips.
| Hike
Slieve Donard
The highest peak in Northern Ireland
with wonderful views from the summit
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Slieve
Binnian & Blue lough
One of the craggy tops in the Mournes overlooking
the Silent Valley and Ben Crom Reservoirs
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GRANITE & SMUGGLERS
ROUTE
Discover the human history of the Mourne Mountains
by following the Brandy Pad through the mountains.
Slieve
Meelmore & Meelbeg
The Mourne wall runs along the top of these two
peaks. The Mourne took 18 years to build and is
22 miles long. Worth seeing
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Slieve
Bearnagh
There are many attractive routes to this magnificent
craggy peak. You are rewarded with great views
from the summit tor.
Slieve
Commedagh
The watchful mountain and Slieve Donards' neighbour
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MOURNE & COOLEY
MOUNTAINS
Hike in two contrasting areas with wonderful
sea views on at least two of the walks.
For group bookings, minimum 6
August 2008
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3 DAY MIDWEEK BREAKS
A mixture of hiking and cycling in Mourne country
and County Down.
For group bookings, minimum 6
August 2008
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Navigation walks
on request
Learn to Navigate using map
and compass and gain knowledge, skills and confidence
to plan simple walks.
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Saturday Afternoon
walks have now started
Walks will be approximately
3 hours beginning at 1.30pm
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A FAMILY FUN HIKE
Children enjoying a hike at their level.
Family walks are at an easy pace.
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Family walks
Take your family
on a guided hike
There are small
hills in the Mournes suitable for children to
hike
Make it a fun
day in the hills
Pace of the will
always be ajusted to suit children
Discount
available for groups of 8+
+44 (0)79 7340 8056
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| Cycling Trips |
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CYCLE
THROUGH ST PATRICK’S COUNTRY
Explore the small rural roads of County Down
by bicycle and visit some of the local sites associated
with St Patrick.
For group bookings, minimum 4 people
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CYCLING
IN MOURNE COUNTRY
SMALL GROUP DAY TOURS
BOOK for ANY DAY
only available for group bookings minimum 4 people
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Winter Days in the Mourne
Mountains
 
If you require a special group package for
hiking, walking or cycling please contact Loretto
on 079 7340 8056
All
day hikes can be tailored to suit group bookings.
Please
check with Loretto
for available dates.
Guided
tours of the Kingdom of Down, Causeway Coast and Glens,
Ards Peninsula, Belfast City, Ring of Gullion or a customised
route of your choice.
You arrange the transport.
Enjoy the countryside at
a pace that suits you and your group
Tours can include visits
to sites such as the Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle,
Silent Valley.
Each tour can allow opportunity
for short walks.
Personalised itineraries
provided on request
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Outdoor
Ireland North, 14 Shimnavale, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0EF, Northern
Ireland.
T: +44 (0)28 4372 5191 ~ M: +44 (0) 79 7340 8056 ~ E: loretto@outdoorirelandnorth.co.uk
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