Best camping hikes in Northern Ireland
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Here are some great hikes to explore in Northern Ireland.
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Reviews for camping hikes in Northern Ireland
HikingIreland 路 reviewed over 3 years ago
well maintained, an easy route to follow. The hike itself can is strenuous but not overly steep. The views are what make this hike special. in my opinion It鈥檚 far more impressive than donard. Fantastic hike, well worth it
Slieve Donard from Bloody Bridge
Colin 路 reviewed almost 2 years ago
Pleasant gradual walk up along the river. Trail easy enough to follow. Hard work starts at the Mourne Wall to get to the top of Donard but we'll worth it for the views. The day we did it it was very windy so bring layers to keep warm at the top.
Bob the juggler 路 reviewed almost 3 years ago
This is the closest trail to my house in Crossgar near Downpatrick so did it over a few weekends in 2020. Some sections were very overgrown, particularly at Raholp before Strangford. But as the walk goes on you are treated to some stunning coastal scenery. After Strangford the route sends you down Black Causeway Road but I would recommend sticking to the coastal road instead - either way you鈥檒l be walking on roads but by sticking to the coast at least you鈥檒l have better views and might even see some seals at the viewpoint near seal cabin. Path was fairly overgrown between Ballyhornan and Ardglass as well but still passable. I will try and walk some of these overgrown sections again to see if any improvements have been made. I recorded the trail for my you tube channel if you are interested in seeing it in more detail. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXyVA1GPc5-BfQeUn_qEqkHrUYHApxXtl
D.B. 路 reviewed about 4 years ago
Great trail, one of the 1st I ever walked on way back in my mid teens, and which gave me the hiking bug. I made a repeat hike in late Aug 21 starting from Waterfoot and camped after 32km at Breen forestry, before completing the walk to Ballycastle the next day. Waymarking is generally very good, the gates at the north end of Orra forest and the south end of Breen forest have lost their signs, but if you are using a gpx file or Hiiker maps that of course matters much less.
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