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Coastal walk: Trá na Rosann beach to Melmore

Sunday 26th September 2021 We try to have a mix of walks hill, mountain and coastal. Coastal walks are generally easier without much climbing. These are ideal for people who want to see if walking with the NWMC is what they want. Without doubt Donegal’s coast is stunning with long golden beaches, rugged rocky outcrops,Continue reading “Coastal walk: Trá na Rosann beach to Melmore”

Walk to the Lough Belshade and Eglish area of the Blue Stack Mountains 19th September 2021

We parked overlooking Lough Eske on the track that circuits Banagher Hill. The forecast was good but heavy showers commenced shortly after leaving the cars. As is usual for the NWMC the group split with two members doing a shorter walk to Banagher hill. The main party of seven walked eastwards towards Lough Belshade. OnContinue reading “Walk to the Lough Belshade and Eglish area of the Blue Stack Mountains 19th September 2021”

Training

Seamus Doohan is now the NWMC VTO.

Walk on Sun Sept 25th 2016

We had a lovely walk in the hills coordinated by Dennis Golden, starting near the waterfall at Maghery outside Ardara and finishing a few kilometres down the road from the waterfall – a good hill-walk after the NWMC AGM in Highlands Hotel Glenties. Report – James Finnegan

Leave No Trace

The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace are: Plan Ahead and Prepare Be Considerate of Others Respect Farm Animals and Wildlife Travel and Camp on Durable Ground Leave What You Find Dispose of Waste Properly Minimise the Effects of Fire For more information see the website: www.leavenotraceireland.org

Walk on Sun Mar 26th 2017

Bluestacks Horseshoe – Glascarn Hill to Lavagh More – very sunny, blue skies and streaks of snow on some tops – great day. Thirteen walkers – three eventually finishing over Lavagh More – Helen O, Livinia F, and James F – walk led by James F.

Walk on Sun Nov 13th 2016

Walk in the Aghlas was led by James Finnegan who disappeared after Crocknalaragagh. All fifteen walkers made it back safely on a windy day and in daylight. James is the only person who did Aghla More on the day but there was no prize given for that. Some say he is lucky to be alive.