Gap o the North

First blink of sun & we’re off. Up through the Western Mournes earlier with ⁦⁦@GapotheNorth⁩ over the birdy mountains. #naBeannaBoirche

Out in the beautiful @Ring_Of_Gullion with @GapotheNorth today - a volcanic landscape filled with history from the C17 Moyry Castle to C8th Kilnasaggart Standing Stone which is respected to this day. communities-ni.gov.uk/heritage-sites…

St Brigid’s Day, walking the Gap O’the North taking in Kilnasaggart Stone and Moyry Castle

1st walk of 2026… a winter wonderland in the Cooleys! 🥶

Proof that a rainy walk can be its own kind of adventure ☔🌿 Wet shoes, calm mind, happy Sunday!

We couldn’t have asked for better weather today! ☀️Sunshine, fresh air and 360 degree views, on Foyle’s Way to Round Mountain #HikeMoreWorryLess #HikingClub

Great weather, lots of craic and a terrific walk in the Poisoned Glen, Donegal, made for a wonderful Away Trip 2025! 📸Photos from our B group.

And that’s a wrap… 131 walkers turned up yesterday for our “John Fearon Memorial” walk! Well done to all the walkers young and old… a great day…and evening!

☀️We told you the weather would be perfect… ✔️ Registration from 11:30 am 🚗 Please note NO parking at the Gap o’ the North today, please use the Church car park just below the pub on the village side.

☀️ Don’t let today’s rain put you off… we have it on good authority that tomorrow will be a better day! ✔️ Registration from 11:30 am, walk starts at 12. 🎵 Walk followed by entertainment late into the evening. Open to all… 🥾 Come for the walk, stay for the craic!!!

🗓️ Just one week to go… ‘ Til a walk for the whole family… in memory of John. All are welcome, Gap members + non-members, the wider community… all who remember John fondly for his kindness and warm hospitality. 🎤 Come for the walk, stay for the evening’s craic! No 🐶

Members past and present join us as we remember John. John was our host at The Gap from our first walk in Jan. 2011. He always had a smile and a warm welcome for weary walkers returning from the hills. This is a family event and all are welcome to walk+stay for the evening.

Pictures from C Group walk Ravensdale Park, 9+km taking in Ben Rock + Clermont Cairn…360 views, a glimpse of the deer and a haunted house… not forgetting the marvellous “Noble Margarets” a top their cairn, Mhaighréid Náir, (apologies to all the non-Margarets!

🗓️ Next walk: Sunday, 31st August 🧭 Location: The Cooleys, Ravensdale We are staying local this Sunday, and heading to Ravensdale Park, climbing to Ben Rock 410m and Clermont Cairn otherwise know as Carnán Mhaighréid Náir, “cairn of Margaret”.

B Group photos from today, Eagle’s Rock, Split Rock and Wood’s Cave… The story of Wood’s cave is the story of the 1798 Rebellion, a blacksmith and betrayal… check out the link below for the full story as recorded in the Duchás collection. duchas.ie/en/cbes/500880…

Meet at Gap O’ the North Pub Jonesborough at 10 am - new walkers always welcome. You’ll need a packed lunch, wind/rainproof jacket and deep thread walking boots

Next Walk: Sunday, 20th July Location: The Cooleys, Slieve Foy 🧭 We are heading to the Cooleys to climb the highest peak in Co. Louth, Slieve Foy @ 589m. Starting from Glenmore we’ll take in a number of features ✔️Wood's Cave, ✔️Split Rock, and ✔️Eagle's Rock

Next Walk: Sunday, 6th July Location: Mourne Mountains, Doan, Dún Maol Choba, Chobha’s Fort, 593m 📸 Doan, at only 593m is a rocky gem in the heart of the high Mournes, which despite a lowly stature amongst towering neighbours, boasts some of the best views around 🕰️ Meet@ 9am

📸 C group photos Camlough Mountain. 🗓️ Next walk: Sunday, 6th July, 📍Doan, Mourne Mountains.

Photos from our B group today, on Camlough Mountain