Walking buddy required...

colblimp

I'm looking for someone to hit the hills with as I'm useless at navigation so don't want to be bothering Mountain Rescue when I inevitably get lost. :rolleyes:

I'm also really interested in Wild Camping/site camping, so that's another option.

I also don't have transport so would be looking for someone with a motor. I'd obviously contribute to petrol costs.

I'm in Cork, so if there's anyone out there interested, give me a shout! Thanks in advance.

Cabaal

Your best bet is to join a hill walking club in your locality,

colblimp

Yeah, I looked at hill walking clubs but they all seem so 'regimented' and I'm not really into that. Also, the thought of 10 - 20 people all walking up the same path kind of disturbs me in terms of spoiling the landscape...

Thanks for your response, though.

colblimp

*BUMP*

Anyone..?

Check your PMs. Am out on the Reeks plenty often, but I like the 6 hour slogs with few pauses. But if you just want to get your bearings etc. so you could be confident enough to do it yourself afterwards, I don't mind giving you pointers. Sadly I am no good to you for transport.

hmmm

colblimp wrote: »

Yeah, I looked at hill walking clubs but they all seem so 'regimented' and I'm not really into that.

I'd still say joining a club offers you two advantages
1 - they will show you the main routes onto and over the mountains
2 - you can meet like minded people easier

kildare.17hmr

you can do a class on navagation, its very simple once you get the hang of it. I enjoy headin off for a hike with just me and the dog and take a good 5/6 hours hike, hard to find someone willing to come all the time but the dog is always up for it:D

colblimp

I'm still reticent to join a club, just too regimented for my liking.

A nav. class sounds just the thing, will look into that.