The Meels - Via Spellack and Fofanny Dam

On Sunday 25th August,we will head for the summits for Mournes 2 sisters Meelmore & Meelbeg.

This walk begins and ends at Happy Valley Carpark. We will head off along the Mourne Way before heading up our first summit .. Meelmore (687m) via the magnificent Spellack. This section is steep & rocky but we will take plenty of breaks to take in the mignificent views up the Trassey valley and over to Lough Island Reavy.

Once we have summited Meelmore we will follow the Iconic Mourne Wall to our next summit Meelbeg (708m). We will then head to the col of Meelbeg and Slieve Loughshannagh and return to the cars via Fofanny Dam and the Mourne Way.

Start and finish: Happy Valley Carpark - Trassey Road

Distance: 8km

Total Ascent: 600m

Approx Time: 4 hrs

Level: Intermediate

Terrain: rocky track, open mountain, single track, boulder field, river crossing, forest, uneven pathless terrain, short steep scramble, heather

Can I go on my own?

Of course, there are lots of people that join our events on their own, it won’t be long until you are making new mountain mates!

What you will need to wear:

Suitable footwear- this includes walking boots or waterproof hiking/mountain running trail shoes

Walking trousers or leggings (no jeans/cotton)

Insulating layers such as fleece or wool and a jacket

What you will need to bring with you:

Small backpack

Waterproof jacket and trousers

Hat and gloves

Spare insulating layers- It will extemely cold when sitting still on the summit.

Water and snacks

Are you ready for an adventure? You will get a guided hike with qualified and experienced mountain leaders who are outdoor first aid trained and will be carrying first aid and emergency equipment for your safety.

£39

DOGS: Suitable for dogs with hiking experience on this tyope of terrain. On-lead policy.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

IF WE CANCEL OR POSTPONE an event for any reason, you will have the option of:

1. Completing your activity on a rescheduled date

2. Receive a full refund.

IF YOU CANCEL:

If you notify us with over 14 days notice of the event start date credit will be given that you can use against other events. Within 14 days notice of an event there is no credit given and we do not offer exchanges/transfer of your ticket onto another event.

Please note: Due to the nature of the events we provide and the environments these take place in, hikes will not be cancelled simply because of bad weather. However they will be cancelled by us if bad weather deems the event dangerous. In this instance we will get in touch to notify you. Hikes are subject to minimum group numbers being reached. In the event that this does not happen, you will be notified and offered a full refund, or the opportunity to be transferred onto a different event.

Host or Publisher Wild Mountain NI