Mike Hanly
Mike Hanly
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Hike to Trig Point 666m Devilish Fun with Mike Tom and Gerry
Day hike to the top of Cuilcagh mountain on the border of Cavan and Fermanagh Ireland
Wet, windy, high gusts and no visibility, a typical day in Ireland :)
#hiking #outdooradventure
Music Credit:
"Morgana Rides" by Kevin MacCleod
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Wild Camping in HEAVY rain, love the sound of it beating down on my tent
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Taking advantage of a bright evening I set off for another wild camping adventure in the heart of Ireland's picturesque Midlands My map and compass navigation proved invaluable when my phone decided to reset itself and wouldn’t restart for some time, proving how essential it is to be well prepared when the weather turns nasty If you enjoyed this journey into the wilds of Ireland, don’t forget t...
Discover the thrill of Wild Camp in the Irish wilderness
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Join me to experience the thrill of Wild Camping in the Irish wilderness, this time pitching up on the shores of Lough Naweeloge. It's a serene spot, just an hour's detour off the Leitrim Way in the heart of Ireland’s picturesque Midlands. Hiking and camping are all about enjoying the fresh air, getting great exercise, and finding that total peace of mind that only nature can bring. In this vid...
Golden Hour Hike to a Hidden Gorge In the Irish Countryside
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This is the early morning on the second day of my wild camping adventure, where I pitched up under the ridge of Knockacullion in Leitrim, Ireland On my way back from camp this morning, I decided to take a slight detour to investigate what looked like a deep gorge and a distant waterfall I’d spotted on the way up-whilst continuing to practise my map and compass navigation The light was amazing-a...
Tough hike to the PERFECT wild camp in Ireland
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Taking advantage of an unusually bright autumn evening amid an overcast, rainy spell, I set off for a spontaneous wild camping adventure in the heart of Ireland's picturesque Midlands A challenging hike through heather, bogs, and wetlands-with a heavy pack in tow-whilst practising map and compass navigation, led me to the perfect campsite by a tranquil babbling brook, just as darkness was falli...
Is the Osprey Aether 65L Backpack the BEST for Wild Camping?
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In this video I am going to be giving you my first impressions on how my new Osprey Aether backpack - the 65l version - performed for me during this overnight wild camping trip and asking was it worth the expense The ground was hard going, up all the way to the final pitch site which gave the pack a good test run as I battled the difficult heather terrain on my way up to the Playback Ridge in L...
Wild Camping for Beginners: Key Things to Consider
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Curious about wild camping and wondering if it's right for you? In this video, we will look at some of key considerations whilst out on an adventure in rural Ireland. From essential gear to potential challenges whilst This is not a deep dive into any one specific area but an overall conversation meant to whet the appetite for anyone who may not have tried it yet but are thinking about making th...
Solo Wild Camp Helm 2
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My second solo wild camp, what have I learnt? Taking advantage of a break in the very wet summer weather we have had this year in Ireland, I headed off for what was only my second night out alone, camping just below the sweeping Cuilcagh Mountain ridge located in County Leitrim Cuilcagh Mountain itself is designated an area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI), a conservation area and a wetlan...
First wild camp using Helm 2
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My first solo wild camp, will I do it again? Having returned to day hiking this year, I challenged myself and completed the Donards 7 7 in Norther Ireland (minus 4 toenails - remember to retighten those boots). I bought a Helm 2 tent after much research so hoping it lives up to the hype. I will be continuing to practise map reading, compass work, and timing estimations between checkpoints in mi...
Hiking Ireland Map Reading and Timing
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My aim today is to practise map reading, compass work, and particularly timing estimations between checkpoints in misty weather conditions on a day hike along the Benbrack ridge in Leitrim Ireland near the border with Norther Ireland After a long break from hiking, I'm not claiming to be an expert - only sharing my experiences as I relearn and build my confidence back in basic navigation and ho...
Donards 7 Peak Challenge 2024
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Annual hiking event over 7 of the highest peaks in Mourne mountains, Ireland
Slieve Anierin hike (mass rock) Leitrim
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A look are the mass rock and on up to Anierin over wet bog and heather
Sunny hike up to 'The Playbank' Leitrim, Ireland
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Enjoying sunny day getting back into Hiking. Ireland has some of the best scenery, when it's not raining.
Hiking Cuilcagh Mountain Leitrim, navigation practice
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Practicing map reading, bearing and timings when hiking Cuilcagh Mountain on the border of Cavan and Fermanagh Ireland, vintage car rally added interest at start of hike
Hiking the Benwiskin Loop, Sligo, Ireland with Mike Tom and Gerry
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Hiking the Benwiskin Loop, Sligo, Ireland with Mike Tom and Gerry