Hiking Slieve Donard in the Mourne Mountains .

[@alancoulter7726]

Another mountain ticked off. Looked very quiet for Donard!!👍

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Yes mate. I think I hit lucky that day for walking ha.

[@dekacoombe4595]

Nice one again mate , looks a great range of mountains you have there ,plenty to explore , great to see the wild ponies too ,you can’t wack getting out mate definitely sorts the head out , hopefully I’ll be up amongst the cheviots somewhere this weekend 👍🏻, thanks for sharing again James atvb Deka 👍🏻👊🏻

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Cheers matey. Yea it was brilliant start to the weekend. I think I might try to get back over to the cheviots sometime over the summer it's been years

[@dekacoombe4595]

@@jamesoutandaboutn.i227 yeah wey giz a shout case I’m up that way mate 👍🏻👍🏻

[@user-hj6rp3xt4u]

Spectacular !!!

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Thank you

[@ulsterscot962]

Enjoyed the video James , I climbed Donard a couple of years back , and this brought it back to me , brilliant !! Hoping to make time and get up the mournes this summer , great for the head . Take care ❤

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Cheers matey. I appreciate that

[@KhurshidsChannel]

Nice video. Thank you for sharing. 👍32

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Thanks mate

[@gerrymcveigh]

James, a lovely walk up along the Glen River (which is the coolest soundtrack) and much quieter during the week👍 Was surprised at how much more work they had done on improving the track lower down last time I was there. Cool to see the ponies grazing which hopefully allows more diverse growth than with sheep. Always cool to take opportunities when they arise with all the commitments in life👍

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Thanks gerry it was a great day. Always been put off doing donard with how popular it is but was really quite. Was a brilliant walk to start the weekend

[@keithalancarter3319]

Stayed in the hotel. Wish I had the time to walk up the mountain. Might do it yet after seeing your great video.

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Thanks matey. Yea you should definitely do it . On a clear day you will get some amazing views .

[@stephensophietracygrace626]

Good to finally tick off Donard, mate 👏🏻 I always find the forest section the trickiest underfoot. But when you come out if it and up to the wall on the main trail it’s great to see the highest point in the country open up. The first time we were up that way I couldn’t even believe how high “the saddle” looked 😂 As the bro says, try it from Bloody Bridge the next time.

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Yea it had to be done mate. It was a great walk and had the trail pretty much to myself. Il definitely try the other trail next time. Thanks for watching

[@alanlyness8413]

Good man James. Donard ticked off now you don't need to go back up for reasons you mentioned 😂😂 Cheers Alan

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

I know matey ha. Might do it again if it's part of a challenge or maybe a group hike lol

[@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors]

Good watch James. I’m surprised that’s your first time up Donard but like you say it’s ticked off now. We don’t like doing any route from donard car park, it always seems busy but to be fair you got a peaceful day. If you are to do donard again try it from bloody bridge, far less traffic on the trail and you could hit a couple of other mountains from that side. It’s great that you have the buzz back 👍

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Yea I will do that route next time matey cheers. I've never really wanted to do it . I like ones with less tourist haha. Was still definitely worth doing . Can't go wrong with any of the Mournes.

[@Hikingjoe383]

Class one again mate

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Cheers joe

[@BestlifeWildCampingOutdoors]

Nice one James!!

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Thanks matey

[@frosty_soda]

Donard is one tough enough ascent. It is busy, but not always, just during descent weather spells. I do it to see how quickly I can get up it. Its a good fitness indicator. You can go a different way, btw. Commedagh ridge. Virtually no one goes that way. Thrres also more areas to the left and off to the right where the wall is just facing the ice-house.

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Yea was really good for fitness. I was told about the other route. If I do it again il probably try that way . Thanks for watching mate

[@hikingtohealth]

Well done mate, I know what you mean about rubbish does my head in. I'll defo sub to jacksons channel. I've 2 more I need to get caught up on your channel chum. Well done again take care.

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Definitely matey. Some really good spots that have been ruined by this . Thanks matey I appreciate that il get him to sub you back when I see him later

[@SaunterOn]

You certainly made the most of your unexpected time off. Donard is definitely one of my least favourite hikes in the Mournes, but it has to be done from time to time 💪

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Cheers matey. Yea it wouldn't be my first choice but still worth the effort. Thanks for watching matey