Trostan: A Longer but More Enjoyable Approach

This would be my fourth visit to Trostan, the County High Point (CHP) of Antrim.  The most common approaches are from the west and south, via a short detour off the Moyle Way/Ulster Way. These are known for being perpetually wet and laborious though and have given Trostan a bad rep. This time I was accompanying my … Continue reading Trostan: A Longer but More Enjoyable Approach

Crockbrack Way (and a bit of Hudy’s Way)

Needing a midweek mountain fix to clear the head, I drove to the Sperrins to walk the Crockbrack Way. This circular route is one of a number of new/upgraded trails launched in 2015 to help open up the eastern Sperrins area to walkers and visitors. It largely follows long-existing tracks, with a good stretch over open mountain in … Continue reading Crockbrack Way (and a bit of Hudy’s Way)