The Giants Causeway and the Mourne Mountains Northern Ireland

Details
Please note this trip is being organised and run by Darren Lee NOT BY Outdooraholics.
Outdooraholics does not take any part or responsibility for this trip. All correspondence and payments will be handled by Darren.

Trip Highlights
Climb NI highest Mountain, Slieve Donard 850M
A superb coastal walk ending at the Giant's Causeway
Shorter hike to Cavehill view point above Belfast
Visit filming locations from Game of Thrones
Stay in a hotel in central Belfast
A small group limited to just 9 hikers

Itinerary
Day 1
pickup up from Belfast airport to our central hotel with free time to explore Belfast.
Day 2
Slieve Donard Distance 11Km Ascent 920m time 4-5 Hours grade Tough Mountain. We will then return to the hotel for showers and a pub dinner.
Day 3
Giants Causeway Distance 19Km ascent 280m time 4-5 hours grade Intermediate.
Today we will start at Ballintoy walking along beaches and cliff tops finishing at the Giant's Causeway. We will then look for a suitable restaurant for dinner back in Belfast.
Day 4
Distance 6Km Ascent 280m time 2-2.5 hours level Beginner
After our final breakfast we will travel to Belfast castle for a shorter hike to the viewpoint at Cave hill with panoramic views of the city and bay and far reaching views as far as Scotland and the Mourne Mountains
*Note Day 2 and day 3 may be swapped depending on weather conditions and tides.

Cost and Payment
The trip is £449 per person. To join RSVP on meetup, you will then be sent details of Darren's T&Cs and where to pay the £100 deposit by bank transfer. The remaining £349 is due by bank transfer no later than the 25th June. Darren will send a reminder regarding payment details for this 1 week before the deadline. Sadly any spaces not paid for in full by this date will be lost and the deposit and all trip payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Once full payment has been received for the trip and the trip is sold out (full), then you may try to sell your space to a member of the same sex by advertising it for sale on this page.

Terms and Conditions
By signing up to this event you are entering into a contract with Darren Lee (not Outdooraholics Ltd). T&Cs will be sent to you via email

What’s Included
Pick up From Belfast airport for the recommended flights only.
Travel to our hotel in Belfast
3 nights stay in a hotel with twin on-suite rooms.
Irish breakfast on Saturday Sunday and Monday
Guided hikes on Saturday Sunday and Monday.
Return travel to Belfast airport
Transport to and from the day hikes.

What’s not included
Flights
Travel Insurance
All meals on the day of arrival and evening meals on Saturday and Sunday.
Any snacks or Drinks and personal expenses
Entry to the causeway visitors centre (The causeway itself is free)
Carrick a Rede rope bridge
Any other Airport pickup/drop

Flights
Please note there are 2 airports in Belfast we will only pick up from BHD Belfast George Best City Airport for the flight's below.

Friday 25th Jul LHR to BHD (Belfast City Airport)
Airline: British Airways
Depart LHR T5 11:50 Arrive BHD:13:15

Monday 28rd Jul BHD to LHR
Airline: British Airways
Depart BHD 15:25 arrive LHR 16:45

There are also direct flights From London Gatwick to BHD and you are welcome to make your own way from the Airport (which is located close to the city centre) to the hotel.

Insurance
If you have UK national insurance you will be covered for medical emergencies whilst in NI. You may not be covered for any other losses due to unforeseen circumstances, we advise you take out appropriate travel insurance.

What to bring
We will have limited space in the vehicle
Back pack 30-40L
Hiking boots
Waterproof Jacket and Trousers
Insulating layer such as fleece
Base layers
Sunglasses
Sun cream
Insect repellent
Change of clothes for when not hiking
Shoes trainers for wearing around the hotel
Toiletries
Any Personal medication
Swimming clothes and Travel towel
spending money