A walk up the Annalong Valley Event Cache
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A walk up the Annalong Valley
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Saturday, June 11, 2011
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This is a hill walking event. While the route has been selected to
be walkable by a wide range of abilities please read the details
carefully, especially the equipment you are requested to bring/wear
before deciding that this event is for you.
The event will take place on Saturday 11th June, leaving the Car
Park @ 09:30. The event coordinates are the meeting place. Car
Parking is available at this location for 6-8 cars. Depending on
numbers on the day there are several other close by locations we
can relocate cars to should the need arise. To log the event you
will be required to at least attempt the walk. Turning up at the
car park and waving us good bye does not count as being part of a
walking event. While the event will pass 2 caches (Binnian Tunnel
and The Mourne Monument) the event is not a cache hunt and should
not be viewed as such. It is hoped that we will be able to witness
at first hand the effects of the recent fire as well as having an
enjoyable walk. If anyone detatches themselves from the group to
attempt other caches in the area they do so at their own risk and
the event will continue without them.
The route is approximately 6km long one way. The initial park of
the route is a tarmac access road with little elevation changes.
The next part of the route is mostly rough track with some small
sections of light scrub. There will be some height gain but nothing
significant and there will be no steep sections.
It is intended to walk as far as the Mourne Monument. At a modest
pace that should take about 2 hours. At this point the group can
decide to retrace it's steps or, depending on weather, fitness and
experience take in some of the mountain tops to the West/North of
the monument. This will be optional and not required to log the
event. While the route is a modest one as hill walking goes we have
no control over the weather and even a minor slip on an uneven
track can result in serious injury. With this in mind I would ask
anyone attending the event to dress appropriately for hill walking,
with emphasis on good footwear and rain gear. Enough food and water
should be carried for a days walking.
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