Hill Walk Mourne Mts. Slieve Bearnagh

Meeting Point/s: (1) Skerries Point Eurospar @ 8.20am, Depart 8.30am

Time:  8.30am Skerries

Walk Starting Point:  Meelmore Lodge

Walk Starting Time: 10.00 am

Route: Meelmore Lodge Car Park, Ulster Way, Slieve Bearnagh,

Note: We may vary the route or even the walk depending on weather conditions.
Distance: About 10 km or 11km

Duration: 4.5 – 5.00 hours

Height: Summit 739mtrs

Leader:  Shea Kelly. Please text Shea by Saturday 11 January, if you intend going along, with your name, your phone number and an emergency contact.

THIS IS A HILLWALK – NOT A RAMBLE

 Leader’s Note: 

A good level of fitness is required for this HILLWALK as it is quite strenuous in parts and hiking poles are recommended if you generally use them as the ground is quite wet. 

 We may vary the route or possibly cancel the walk, depending on weather forecast, so please keep an eye out for text messages or emails alerts on Saturday.

 As we are in mid-Winter it could be very cold, especially on the exposed parts so extra layers and a warm drink are essential as well as all usual wet gear, food and water requirements.

 We will meet at Skerries Point Eurospar to share cars and take the M1 to Newry and then towards Newcastle and Spelga Dam to Meelmore Lodge.

1) Please ensure that, at the very least, you have hiking boots, multiple layers including a warm fleece, hat and gloves, a waterproof jacket and trousers, a flask with a hot drink, sandwiches/snacks, and water. If you are unsure about your gear check with leader a few days beforehand as anyone turning up with inadequate gear will not be permitted to walk. NO BOOTS NO WALK!

2) The club is a supporter of the ‘Leave No Trace’ campaign so please ensure that you leave no litter (of any sort) on the hike route ie take a bag with you for your rubbish to bring it home.

Click on +Google Map in Venue section below for Walk Start location.