Climbing Slieve Binnian from Carrick Little (for novice hikers)
3rd July 2026
“Slieve Binnian stands tall at 747m, dominating the southern Mournes with its rugged tors and commanding views.”
21st June 2026
“The Giant’s Causeway is absolutely worth it. Genuinely one of the most extraordinary places on the island of Ireland. Sixty million years old, built by volcanic activity (or a giant called Finn McCool, depending on who you ask), and somehow more impressive in real life than in every photo you’ve ever seen of it.”
10th February 2026
“Here are five medium-difficulty routes that showcase the best of the Mournes in this distinctive season.”
17th July 2024
“The walk covers some of the most scenic roads in County Down and crosses the rarely visited Slievenisky (“water mountain” from Irish Sliabh an Uisce) before arriving at Slieve Croob (“mountain of the hoof” from Irish Sliabh Crúibe), the highest of the Dromara Hills peaks at 534m.”
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