strangford week end

[rickyfulton]

we`ll base ourselves at a campsite just outside Strangford village on the south side of the lough map ref 582490 on sheet 21--it`s owned by the National Trust(+442844881204 and speak to Cara) and costs c£6 per nite per tent.I haven`t used this site and there may be a chance there could be a put in here for direct access into the lough.
For those of you who want more comfort there are B&Bs in Portaferry on the north side--Mrs Adair--+442842 728412,Lough Cowey Lodge(a bit out of town)--+442842 728263 and Fiddlers Green Pub--+442842 728393.
The only problem is the Narrows b`t the campers and the softies which is big and strong and the may play havoc with your drinking time.
Depending on the weather there should be opportunities to go to some of the Copelands,the islands of the inner lough,the Narrows and north/south along the coast.
Where we have the briefing(north side or south side) will depend on the trip(s) so that`ll just have to wait `til next Friday
Any ?s--txt me on +447778763388 or post a query on BB.

[DaveWalsh]

Ricky
What is the recommended road route from the south?
DWalsh

[ciarancarthy]

Ricky

Would also be interested in approx journey time from Dundalk.

Cheers,
Ciaran

[derek]

Newry, Rathfriland, Castlewellan, Clough, Downpatrick, A25. You can alternatively branch out onto the B8 via Hilltown if you are brave. Have you seen Deliverance?

[rickyfulton]

some further info for you
1.the last ferry from Strangford to Portaferry on Friday nite is 10.30 pm and prior to that on the hr and half hr
2.the first ferry from Portaferry on Sat morning is 08.15am and after that at a quarter before and a quarter after the hr
3.the sailings are abt 15 mins duration.
4.maps are 15 and 21
5.some of you may have come across a hostel in portaferry--dont bother it--its already block booked for the w`end

[rickyfulton]

some further info for you
1.the last ferry from Strangford to Portaferry on Friday nite is 10.30 pm and prior to that on the hr and half hr
2.the first ferry from Portaferry on Sat morning is 08.15am and after that at a quarter before and a quarter after the hr
3.the sailings are abt 15 mins duration.
4.maps are 15 and 21
5.some of you may have come across a hostel in portaferry--dont bother it--its already block booked for the w`end

[rickyfulton]

some further info for you
1.the last ferry from Strangford to Portaferry on Friday nite is 10.30 pm and prior to that on the hr and half hr
2.the first ferry from Portaferry on Sat morning is 08.15am and after that at a quarter before and a quarter after the hr
3.the sailings are abt 15 mins duration.
4.maps are 15 and 21
5.some of you may have come across a hostel in portaferry--dont bother it--its already block booked for the w`end

[ciarancarthy]

Is it possible to rendezvous on Saturday or even Sunday morning?
If so please advise time and place.

Thanks
Ciaran

[rickyfulton]

the briefing on sat morning will be at the campsite at 9.30 sharp
sunday --who knows!!

[ciarancarthy]

Sound.

I may be unavailable Saturday.
I will text you for Sunday arrangements.

Thanks,
Ciaran