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Safety Information

Please Note: The leader can refuse to allow you on the walk if you don't have the basics. (Click on the Blue type writing for pictures.)

Must Have:

Rucksack

Adequate clothing(layers are the best option)

Jeans Not Recommended

Walking Boots (Sandels or Trainers NOT Recommended)

Hat & Gloves

Raincoat & Waterproof over-trousers/Leggings

Packed lunch and at least 1 litre water

 

Should Have:

Torch (Head Torch is preferable)

Bivvy Bag

Extra Batteries

Basic First Aid (at least plasters & bandages)

Whistle (Plastic is preferable)

 

 

Good Idea:

Laminated Map *

Compass

Emergency Rations (Just have spare chocolate Bars)

A Change of Clothing to be left in car

Note* (For Mournes) 1:25000 Mourne Country Map or (For Cooley) 1:50000 Sheet No 36 Cooley. See Pictures below

 

 

Maps Needed:

 

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1:50000 OSINI Sheet No 29

1:25000 OSINI Mournes Map

1:50000 OSI Sheet No. 36

This Map Covers The Mournes and Most of the Cooleys

This Map Covers The Mournes only.

This Map Covers all of the Cooley Mountains

 

Walkers Responsibilities
 

  1. For your own safety, take stock of your equipment.
     
  2. Choose the walk most suitable to your fitness level.
     
  3. Observe the country code, close gates, take litter home.

 

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