Intro Hike Up Binnian

This is a mildly strenuous walk, but most people of fair fitness should manage fine. Expect it to take 3 or 4 hours depending on pace (and frequency of tea breaks!). There are several steep climbs and some rough terrain. This is an excellent walk because not only is it a good workout, the views are stunning and there is some great scrambling to avail of if you are that way inclined. Slieve Binnian is a playground for this sort of thing because of its large rock outcrops on top. This is another reason why this walk is my favourite – ready yourself for some excellent photo opportunities.
We meet at Caricklittle Car Park and climb to the North Torr. Then onto the west Torr and home by the blue lough and Percy Breach . It looks worse than it is and i normally go at a slow to easy pace , but it is a mountain hike over 747 metres but a good senic climb.
If Weather bad we will do Castlewellan forest park.
Please bring all weather gear ( it will be cold) including good hiking BOOTS (not trainers or anything else ) jeans will cut the legs off you if damp so you have been warned . Rucksac needed to carry drinks and food we will stop for lunch and a tea break as many members will be new and not fully fit .