Meelbeg Monster Mash - Sunset/Night Hike/Party/Opt. Overnight Camp

Meelbeg Monster Mash & Wild Gourmet NI Halloween Party

Join us for a Spooktacular evening of adventure, fun and of course great food at the Meelbeg Monster Mash on Saturday November 01, 2025 . Get ready to don your Halloween 🎃 costume (optional) and set off on this extraordinary mountain adventure

We will set off at 1600 for our Meelbeg loop hike. Fancy dress is optional but very much encouraged. We will reach the summit in time for which we hope will be a beatiful sunset. Then we will enjoy the thrill of a night hike back down for our Wild Gourmet Halloween Party.Paul from Wild Gournet NI will treat us to some delicious pumpkin soup and homemade foccacia bread which we will enjoy around the campfire. And of course .. no Wild Gournet event would be complete without Paul's famous brownies washed down with a nice cuppa. We can finish the evening off with s'mores cooked over the fire and some sparklers.

Whether you're a food lover, nature enthusiast, or simply seeking a unique adventure, the Meelbeg Monster Mash promises an unforgettable evening filled with exploration, delicious food, and great company of course .. lots of Halloween shenanigans.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with nature, savor extraordinary flavors, and create lasting memories. Book your spot now and get ready for an extraordinary journey into the wild! Spaces are limted.

WILD CAMP

Why not make it into an overnight. Our campsite will be close to the cars so no big hike with heavy packs.

Don't have your own camping gear??? No problem ... we have some to rent .. tents, sleeping mats and sleeping bags.

Plus enjoy a delicious Wild Gourmet NI breakfast roll, M&S style : Maple cured bacon & Cumberland sausages

+Veggie option available.

*Please arrive early if you are camping to set up camp before the hike.

PRICE

HIKE & HALLOWEEN PARTY ONLY: £65

HIKE, PARTY & CAMP (own gear) £75

HIKE, PARTY & CAMP (rent gear) £85

DETAILS:

*All our hikes are subject to numbers

Start and finish: Happy Valley Car Park

Time: 1600

Distance: 5km

Total Ascent: 500m

Approx Hike Time: 3 hours

Level: Easy/Moderate

Terrain: rocky track, open mountain, single track, grassy slopes, short scramble, river crossings, night hike

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 :

Suitable fancy dress : optional but strongly encouraged

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 with you:

Small backpack

Waterproof jacket and trousers

Hat and gloves

Additional Layer for sitting at the fire

Something to sit on

Water and snacks for the hike

Head torch & spare batteries

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, and a dining experience with a trained and qualified chef.

With all our events , we set aside that time and prepare specifically for each one individually . To keep things fair and sustainable, please note our cancellation terms:

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.

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. 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.