Ben Crom Summit - Out & Back -

Kick off the New Year with a proper Mourne dander ✨

On Sun Jan 11, 2026, we will gather at Ott Carpark for out out & back hike to the summit of Ben Crom.

We’ll climb steadily to sweeping views across Ben Crom Reservoir and down over the beautiful Silent Valley Reservoir a real Mournes classic with big scenery and a sense of quiet wildness.

As always, we’ll take it at our usual relaxed pace—time to soak it all in, enjoy the quirks of the mountains, and savour the views rather than race the clock. 🌄

Start the year the right way — boots on, breath in, and adventure ahead. 🥾⛰️

Carpark/Hike Start: Ott Carpark

Time: 0930

Distance: 10k

Highest point: 529m

Total Ascent: 309m

Approx Time: 3/4 hours

Level: Beginner/Moderate

Terrain: Rocky mountain track, open mountain, river crossing, uneven terrain, pathless terrain, boggy ground

CAN I GO ON MY OWN?

Of course, there are lots of people that join our events on their own, it won’t be long until you are making new mountain mates!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO WEAR

🥾 Waterproof walking boots

👖 Walking trousers or leggings (no jeans/cotton)

🧥 Insulating layers such as fleece or wool and a jacket

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

🎒 Small backpack

🌧️ Waterproof jacket and trousers

🧤 Hat and 2 x gloves

🥵 Spare insulating layers

💧 Water and snacks

🔦 Head Torch & spare batteries

💦Gaiters : Optional but advised

🆘 Bivvy Bag: optional but adviseable (these will be available to purchase before the hike)

Are you ready for an adventure? You will get a guided hike with qualified and experienced mountain leaders who are outdoor first aid trained and will be carrying first aid and emergency equipment for your safety.

£45

🐾 DOG FRIENDLY : this is a dog friendly hike . We have a strict on-lead policy. Please ensure you and your dog have experience of hiking in this type of terrain on-lead and that your dog is fit for the hike 🐾

🖊️ PLANNING

All of our hikes take time, care, and preparation to bring together — from planning routes to sourcing what’s needed to make the experience possible. When you book a place, we also plan the number of guides to participants around those bookings. To keep things fair and sustainable for everyone, please take note of our cancellation policy:

CANCELLATION POLICY:

IF WE CANCEL OR POSTPONE an event for any reason, you will have the option of:

1. Completing your activity on a rescheduled date

2. Receive a full refund.

IF YOU CANCEL:

If you notify us with over 14 days notice of the event start date credit will be given that you can use against other events. Within 14 days notice of an event there is no credit given and we do not offer exchanges/transfer of your ticket onto another event.

RESCHEDULED EVENT

If an event is rescheduled and you agree to the new date, your booking is transferred to the new event and this cancellation policy will apply to the rescheduled date.

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of the events we provide and the environments these take place in, hikes will not be cancelled simply because of bad weather. However they will be cancelled by us if bad weather deems the event dangerous or unsuitable In this instance we will get in touch to notify you.
Hikes are subject to minimum group numbers being reached. In the event that this does not happen, you will be notified and offered a full refund, or the opportunity to be transferred onto a different event Or a credit held.