Hill Walk Spelga Skyline

Walk : Spelga Skyline – Mourne Hillwalk, Grade higher end of Moderate 

Meeting Point: Spelga Dam car park, BT345XL, Grid Ref J267274

Google Link: https://goo.gl/maps/AyUVir2Lgwi74Ssq7 

Meeting Time: 10 am

Walk Start Time: 10.15 am

Route: Starting at Spelga Dam Car Park, we climb Slievenamiskan from just below the dam, then we head SW to Cock Mt and then drop down SE over heathery, boggy ground to find a track leading to the climb up Pigeon where we meet the Mourne wall. We follow the wall SE down to the B22 road. Then it’s a steep 314m climb up to the summit of Sl Muck and N on to Carn Mt. Then we start our descent via a coll to the Slievenaman Rd and back along the B27 for just over 1km to the car park. 

Distance: 11.2 km

Height : Total accent 805m 

Duration:   5.5 to 6 hours approx. 

Please Text Emer by Friday June 10th if you intend going on the walk

Leader’s Note: This walk is at the higher end of moderate with a total accent of 805m. The walk starts at Spelga Dam car park and climbs five peaks overlooking Spelga Dam Resevoir – Slievenamiskan 444m, Cock Mt 505m, Pigeon Mt 534m, Slieve Muck 674m and Carn Mt 588m. The climb to Sl Muck is a steep 314m. On a clear day there are wonderful views. There is some rough, boggy gound so full gear including sticks, if you use them, is recommended. 

Directions from Skerries: Follow M1 to Newry exit/A28/ Downpatrick/ A25 from A1. Take B8 Hilltown Rd to Kilkeel Rd B27 or follow the Google Link https://goo.gl/maps/AyUVir2Lgwi74Ssq7  Allow 1.5 hours from Skerries

Covid-19 related: Walkers are advised that they will be asked to confirm that they have no Covid-19 like symptoms and agree to walk at their own risk.  The organisers cannot accept any liability in the event of injury/Covid-19 infection

WhatsApp : for ease of communication a Whats App group will be set up for the group coming on this walk. If you do not wish to be included please let the leader know when registering your interest in the walk. 

Leave No Trace: 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

Clothing/Equipment: please ensure that, at the very least, you have either hiking boots or walking shoes (no trainers) and depending on weather forecast, multiple layers including a warm jacket/ fleece, hat and gloves, a waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers, a flask with a hot drink, food, snacks and water. 

 If unsure about the required gear or your ability to undertake the walk please check with the walk leader in advance. 

Spelga Skyline