Mourne Traverse Challenge completed!
A group of 24 people from across the diocese (and one dog) successfully completed the Mourne Traverse Challenge last Saturday 31 May. The route took in 5 peaks and 11 miles of terrain.
We hiked from south to north across the Mourne Mountains from Carrick Little, just outside Annalong, to Newcastle, and climbed the peaks of Binnian, Lamagan, Cove, Beg and Donard on the way there.
Weather-wise it was a typical mountain day mixture of sun and clear skies, rain and fog with consistent wind and despite the odd navigation error everyone returned home safely.
All in all a dozen parishes were represented and the hike was a great opportunity for fellowship and conversation (but not on the climbs!).
Pictured above, the hikers at the north tor of Binnian.
Andrew Brannigan