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@walkwatchers.bsky.social
· Nov 20
35mph winds straight in the face — you can feel it before you even take the first step.
There’s something strangely addictive about starting a walk when the mountain makes its intentions clear.
Cold air, low cloud, no promises… just the way I like it.
#Walkwatchers #MourneMountains #HikingIreland
There’s something strangely addictive about starting a walk when the mountain makes its intentions clear.
Cold air, low cloud, no promises… just the way I like it.
#Walkwatchers #MourneMountains #HikingIreland
35mph winds straight in the face — you can feel it before you even take the first step.
There’s something strangely addictive about starting a walk when the mountain makes its intentions clear.
Cold air, low cloud, no promises… just the way I like it.
#Walkwatchers #MourneMountains #HikingIreland
There’s something strangely addictive about starting a walk when the mountain makes its intentions clear.
Cold air, low cloud, no promises… just the way I like it.
#Walkwatchers #MourneMountains #HikingIreland
November 20, 2025 at 12:42 PM
35mph winds straight in the face — you can feel it before you even take the first step.
There’s something strangely addictive about starting a walk when the mountain makes its intentions clear.
Cold air, low cloud, no promises… just the way I like it.
#Walkwatchers #MourneMountains #HikingIreland
There’s something strangely addictive about starting a walk when the mountain makes its intentions clear.
Cold air, low cloud, no promises… just the way I like it.
#Walkwatchers #MourneMountains #HikingIreland
The mountains went dark faster than I expected the other night…
just me, a headtorch, and a very wild Mourne wind.
My new Walkwatchers film “Dark” is now live — a quiet, moody hike after sunset.
#Walkwatchers #MourneMountains #NightHike #WildCamping youtu.be/BvYDNFitFoI
just me, a headtorch, and a very wild Mourne wind.
My new Walkwatchers film “Dark” is now live — a quiet, moody hike after sunset.
#Walkwatchers #MourneMountains #NightHike #WildCamping youtu.be/BvYDNFitFoI
DARK — What to Do When the Light Fades Too Soon
YouTube video by Walkwatchers
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November 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The mountains went dark faster than I expected the other night…
just me, a headtorch, and a very wild Mourne wind.
My new Walkwatchers film “Dark” is now live — a quiet, moody hike after sunset.
#Walkwatchers #MourneMountains #NightHike #WildCamping youtu.be/BvYDNFitFoI
just me, a headtorch, and a very wild Mourne wind.
My new Walkwatchers film “Dark” is now live — a quiet, moody hike after sunset.
#Walkwatchers #MourneMountains #NightHike #WildCamping youtu.be/BvYDNFitFoI
Sometimes the light just runs out.
You think you’re racing the sunset — but the mountain always wins.
You think you’re racing the sunset — but the mountain always wins.
November 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Sometimes the light just runs out.
You think you’re racing the sunset — but the mountain always wins.
You think you’re racing the sunset — but the mountain always wins.
The forecast said “Rain.”
The Mournes heard “RAIN!!!!!!!!!”
New video: “Soaked – Four Things to Do When the Mountains Turn Against You.”
What happens when the rain wins — and how to get through it.
🎥 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/PRWYIOmUUIU
#Walkwatcher #HikingIreland #WildCamping #MourneMountains
The Mournes heard “RAIN!!!!!!!!!”
New video: “Soaked – Four Things to Do When the Mountains Turn Against You.”
What happens when the rain wins — and how to get through it.
🎥 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/PRWYIOmUUIU
#Walkwatcher #HikingIreland #WildCamping #MourneMountains
Soaked: Four Things to Do When the Mountains Turn Against You
YouTube video by Walkwatchers
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The forecast said “Rain.”
The Mournes heard “RAIN!!!!!!!!!”
New video: “Soaked – Four Things to Do When the Mountains Turn Against You.”
What happens when the rain wins — and how to get through it.
🎥 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/PRWYIOmUUIU
#Walkwatcher #HikingIreland #WildCamping #MourneMountains
The Mournes heard “RAIN!!!!!!!!!”
New video: “Soaked – Four Things to Do When the Mountains Turn Against You.”
What happens when the rain wins — and how to get through it.
🎥 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/PRWYIOmUUIU
#Walkwatcher #HikingIreland #WildCamping #MourneMountains
New video available now. This one is a little different. I really hope you enjoy it. youtu.be/hwzoyEW3UCk
Alone – Camping Skills and Coping Skills
YouTube video by Walkwatchers
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
New video available now. This one is a little different. I really hope you enjoy it. youtu.be/hwzoyEW3UCk
Autumn barrels on and the landscape is changing. Warm, windless and wet.
#camping #hiking #mournemountains
#camping #hiking #mournemountains
October 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Autumn barrels on and the landscape is changing. Warm, windless and wet.
#camping #hiking #mournemountains
#camping #hiking #mournemountains
Perfect. The weatherman may have got it wrong but the mountains made it right. Spent a drier, calmer night beside Ben Crom Reservoir than I expected. Brilliant
#mournemountains #mournes #hiking #wildcamping #camping
#mournemountains #mournes #hiking #wildcamping #camping
October 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Perfect. The weatherman may have got it wrong but the mountains made it right. Spent a drier, calmer night beside Ben Crom Reservoir than I expected. Brilliant
#mournemountains #mournes #hiking #wildcamping #camping
#mournemountains #mournes #hiking #wildcamping #camping
Our latest video is available now. I spent 24hours in autumnal bliss. I really hope you enjoy this wee adventure. Let me know in the comments below youtu.be/SyTykwsEne0 #mournemountains #camping #hiking #bencromreservoir
Packed for Storms — Found Serenity
YouTube video by Walkwatchers
youtu.be
October 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Our latest video is available now. I spent 24hours in autumnal bliss. I really hope you enjoy this wee adventure. Let me know in the comments below youtu.be/SyTykwsEne0 #mournemountains #camping #hiking #bencromreservoir
New video tomorrow at 7pm. The weather promised wind and rain, my backpack offered cover but the mountains provided shelter. When the forecast was wrong, the mountains made it right
#camping #hikingireland #hikinguk #wildcamping #wildcampinguk #wildcampingireland #adventure #hiking #mournemountains
#camping #hikingireland #hikinguk #wildcamping #wildcampinguk #wildcampingireland #adventure #hiking #mournemountains
October 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
New video tomorrow at 7pm. The weather promised wind and rain, my backpack offered cover but the mountains provided shelter. When the forecast was wrong, the mountains made it right
#camping #hikingireland #hikinguk #wildcamping #wildcampinguk #wildcampingireland #adventure #hiking #mournemountains
#camping #hikingireland #hikinguk #wildcamping #wildcampinguk #wildcampingireland #adventure #hiking #mournemountains
Climbing up Spellack to Slieve Meelmore is tough enough but doing it in crazy weather is all the more "fun"! See the whole adventure by clicking here: youtu.be/JzRxWaIvhmo
Wild Camping on Slieve Meelmore via Spellack | Rare Mourne Mountains Route
YouTube video by Walkwatchers
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October 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Climbing up Spellack to Slieve Meelmore is tough enough but doing it in crazy weather is all the more "fun"! See the whole adventure by clicking here: youtu.be/JzRxWaIvhmo
Hiked up across Spellack to Slieve Meelmore of the Mourne Mountains. I swear my legs were busted but what a great overnight on the mountains.
#mournemountains #slievemeelmore #wildcamping
#mournemountains #slievemeelmore #wildcamping
October 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Hiked up across Spellack to Slieve Meelmore of the Mourne Mountains. I swear my legs were busted but what a great overnight on the mountains.
#mournemountains #slievemeelmore #wildcamping
#mournemountains #slievemeelmore #wildcamping
Another miserable day in the mountains! Ha ha ha! Autumn is in full swing but just look at this weather. Northern Ireland is enjoying some early autumn rays.
#mournemountains #camping #hiking #campcooking
#mournemountains #camping #hiking #campcooking
September 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Another miserable day in the mountains! Ha ha ha! Autumn is in full swing but just look at this weather. Northern Ireland is enjoying some early autumn rays.
#mournemountains #camping #hiking #campcooking
#mournemountains #camping #hiking #campcooking
Striding into a new week at Walkwatchers. Back in the Western Mournes. Northern Ireland is so beautiful in the Autumn.
#hiking #northernireland #wildcamping #mournemountains
#hiking #northernireland #wildcamping #mournemountains
September 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Striding into a new week at Walkwatchers. Back in the Western Mournes. Northern Ireland is so beautiful in the Autumn.
#hiking #northernireland #wildcamping #mournemountains
#hiking #northernireland #wildcamping #mournemountains
The reward after a stormy night. Simple beauty.
Do you prefer sunrise in the forest or on the summit? #forestcamping #mournemountains #camping
Do you prefer sunrise in the forest or on the summit? #forestcamping #mournemountains #camping
August 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The reward after a stormy night. Simple beauty.
Do you prefer sunrise in the forest or on the summit? #forestcamping #mournemountains #camping
Do you prefer sunrise in the forest or on the summit? #forestcamping #mournemountains #camping
Home for the night. Small tent, big peace.
Watch the whole stormy camp tomorrow 19:00GMT
#mournemountains #tollymoreforest #camping
Watch the whole stormy camp tomorrow 19:00GMT
#mournemountains #tollymoreforest #camping
August 28, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Home for the night. Small tent, big peace.
Watch the whole stormy camp tomorrow 19:00GMT
#mournemountains #tollymoreforest #camping
Watch the whole stormy camp tomorrow 19:00GMT
#mournemountains #tollymoreforest #camping
Heading into the Forest. Alone, but never lonely.
YouTube Premiere tomorrow evening at 19:00GMT
#mournemountains #tollymoreforest #camping
YouTube Premiere tomorrow evening at 19:00GMT
#mournemountains #tollymoreforest #camping
August 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Heading into the Forest. Alone, but never lonely.
YouTube Premiere tomorrow evening at 19:00GMT
#mournemountains #tollymoreforest #camping
YouTube Premiere tomorrow evening at 19:00GMT
#mournemountains #tollymoreforest #camping
I got to spend a very peaceful night in the tent beside the Spinkwee River in the Mourne Mountains. Crystal waters below beautiful, big, old Oak trees. #camping #mournemountains #hikingireland
August 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
I got to spend a very peaceful night in the tent beside the Spinkwee River in the Mourne Mountains. Crystal waters below beautiful, big, old Oak trees. #camping #mournemountains #hikingireland
Down in the valley between Luke's and Slievenabrock is the Spinkwee River and this stunning little spot. Peace, calm and a cup of coffee. Home for the night. #mindfulhiking #mournemountains #naturesounds
August 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Down in the valley between Luke's and Slievenabrock is the Spinkwee River and this stunning little spot. Peace, calm and a cup of coffee. Home for the night. #mindfulhiking #mournemountains #naturesounds
Luke's Mountain is a small mountain on the edge of the Mourne Mountain Range but a short climb gives you super views of Slieve Commedagh and leads into the most spectacular valley #mournemountains #hikingadventures #wildcamping
August 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Luke's Mountain is a small mountain on the edge of the Mourne Mountain Range but a short climb gives you super views of Slieve Commedagh and leads into the most spectacular valley #mournemountains #hikingadventures #wildcamping
Another wee mountain adventure in the Mourne Mountain on the edge of Tollymore Forest.
#hikingadventures #wildcamping #mournemountains
#hikingadventures #wildcamping #mournemountains
August 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Another wee mountain adventure in the Mourne Mountain on the edge of Tollymore Forest.
#hikingadventures #wildcamping #mournemountains
#hikingadventures #wildcamping #mournemountains
Want to see the full adventure from start to finish? The Wee Binnian video will be LIVE on YouTube tomorrow at 7pm! #mournemountains #wildcamping #weebinnian
August 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Want to see the full adventure from start to finish? The Wee Binnian video will be LIVE on YouTube tomorrow at 7pm! #mournemountains #wildcamping #weebinnian
Found the perfect spot to pitch the tent, with Slieve Binnian looming above. A peaceful night surrounded by nature, Meadow Pipits flitting between the rocks, and that rich sunset… unforgettable #sunset #mournemountains #weebinnian
August 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Found the perfect spot to pitch the tent, with Slieve Binnian looming above. A peaceful night surrounded by nature, Meadow Pipits flitting between the rocks, and that rich sunset… unforgettable #sunset #mournemountains #weebinnian
Climbing up through the gully, towards the Mourne Wall and the sun hits the top just right. The views over Silent Valley, Doan, and Slieve Meelbeg are absolutely stunning. Slieve Binnian looms over me on my way up.
#slievebinnian #hiking #mournemountains
#slievebinnian #hiking #mournemountains
August 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Climbing up through the gully, towards the Mourne Wall and the sun hits the top just right. The views over Silent Valley, Doan, and Slieve Meelbeg are absolutely stunning. Slieve Binnian looms over me on my way up.
#slievebinnian #hiking #mournemountains
#slievebinnian #hiking #mournemountains
First stop: the abandoned quarry on the south slope, now being reclaimed by nature. It’s amazing how life creeps back in, even on a mountain. Adventure is everywhere.
#hiking #mournemountains #wildcamping
#hiking #mournemountains #wildcamping
August 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
First stop: the abandoned quarry on the south slope, now being reclaimed by nature. It’s amazing how life creeps back in, even on a mountain. Adventure is everywhere.
#hiking #mournemountains #wildcamping
#hiking #mournemountains #wildcamping
Ever camped on a mountain smaller than it looks? Let me tell you about Wee Binnian…
#WeeBinnian #MourneMountains #Hiking
#WeeBinnian #MourneMountains #Hiking
August 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Ever camped on a mountain smaller than it looks? Let me tell you about Wee Binnian…
#WeeBinnian #MourneMountains #Hiking
#WeeBinnian #MourneMountains #Hiking