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Important Notice.
The Mourne Seven Sevens challenge walk planned for the 4th August 2018 has had to be cancelled. The main reason for this decision is the unavailability of certain key people necessary for the safe running of the event. Please remember that the whole event relies on volunteer effort. In the twenty five years since we came up with the idea of linking the seven high tops of the Mournes as a manageable challenge for determined hill walkers, the Spartan Red Sox walking club and myself have thoroughly enjoyed providing this big day out for so many people. I would like to thank all of the club members who have contributed their efforts over the years. The fact that lots of money has been raised for charities has been a fantastic bonus. Jim Brown, Event Organiser See results section below for 2017 finishers Seven Sevens Objective: To climb all seven peaks in the Mourne Mountains that are 700m or more above sea level. (All heights are taken from the 1990 edition of the OS 1:25000 scale map. Other editions show only 6 peaks of over 700m). For a review of the 2017 Seven Sevens see http://www.rinkadinkstudio.com/blog/2017/8/13/mourne-seven-sevens-challenge-2017 Mourne Seven Sevens Registration 2017. This year the event will use online registration and there will be no entries on the day. There will be a limit of 400 walkers. If you do register and have to pull out, please give us as much notice as possible so that we can reallocate your entry if the event becomes oversubscribed. It is important to note that this site is for walkers only registration. If you plan to do the mountain race which is run as a separate event then you should consult the Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association (NIMRA) website http://www.nimra.org.uk/. Additionally, on the day of the event please also bring the contact form, which can be found elsewhere on this page, with details of your car registration, walking companions (if any), contact details, etc. These details will only be used if we have to search for you on the day. Please use the following link which will take you to the registration process: www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=3682 Information on 2017 event: 1. The course will be on a fixed route, but this year starting with Slieve Donard, followed by Slieve Commedagh, Slieve Bearnagh, Slieve Meelmore, Slieve Meelbeg, Ben Crom Dam, Slieve Binnian, and Slieve Lamagan, then back to the finish in Donard Park, Newcastle. 2. We will also be using the electronic recording system again in conjunction with the green numbered plastic tabs we have used in previous years to record each walkers progress. On Saturday morning when you enter the event you will receive a set of green plastic tabs and one small white tab with your entry number on each of them. For convenience they will be held together on a treasury tie. You will also receive an electronic timing device which resembles a peg and can be strapped onto your finger or carried in a pocket. It's very important that you look after this piece of equipment well and make sure you return it when you have finished as they are quite expensive. How to use plastic tabs and electronic timing gear. 1. When ready to start the walk, go to the start marshals who will activate the electronic peg. 2. At each summit you will find an electronic control box on a white post. Insert your peg into the hole in the box and wait till you hear a beep. The peg will now have recorded the time you arrived at the top. 3. There are six marshalled positions on the route. They are, 1 - the col between Donard and Commedagh. 2 - the Hares Gap. 3 - col between Meelmore and Meel Beg. 4 - Bencrom Dam. 5 - Summit of Binnian. 6 - col between Binnian and Slieve Lamagan. Remove one green plastic tab from the treasury tie and hand it to the marshal at each of these positions. 4. At the finish hand in your electronic peg and white plastic tab. You will receive a print out of your progress around the route with split times for each summit. The white plastic tab is our way of checking that you are definitively off the hills, so even if you fail to complete the walk please make sure that you come to see us at the finish and hand in the tab and electronic peg. 5. There will be food and drink at the finish and hot showers in the pavilion
Route: The start and finish is in Donard Car Park (grid ref 374306). Each of the Seven Summits must be visited in the order stipulated above. Navigational skills will be required, especially if weather conditions are poor. Participants must have the ability and experience to use both map and compass.
Cut-off time: There is a firm cut-off time of 2:30pm at Ben Crom dam. This is to ensure walkers complete the route before dark. Walkers missing the cut-off will be retired from the walk. WALKERS RETIRING FROM THE WALK MUST TELL THE ORGANISERS ON THEIR RETIREMENT AND ON SAFE RETURN OUT OF THE MOUNTAINS. Equipment, food and water: Participants must have the following: hill walking boots or fell shoes; whistle; waterproof trousers, coat & hood/hat; 1:25,000 map of the Mourne Mountains; compass. Food and water are the responsibility of the individual participant. Refreshments will be available at the finishing point. Entrance: Entries available from 1st June 2017 via the on-line entry site. A maximum of 400 entries will be accepted. All entrants must bring a printed copy of the completed entrance form with them on the day of the Seven Sevens. Organisation: For safety reasons the walk is only open to those over 18 years of age on the day of the walk. It is intended to have checkpoints at the following positions. Donard/Commedagh col, Hares gap, Meelmore/Meelbeg col, Bencrom Dam, Binnian summit, Binnian/Lamagan col. Should it prove to be impossible to man a particular check point then walkers will be advised of this at check-in on the day of the walk. Please do not bring dogs on the walk, since large sections of it cross land grazed by sheep. Accommodation: Details of accommodation available in the Newcastle area is available at www.discovernorthernireland.com and from Down District Council’s Tourist Information Office in Newcastle, Tel 028 4372 2222, Email newcastle.tic@downdc.gov.uk. Transport: This is a "circular" walk and therefore walkers may leave their cars in Donard Car Park. The car park is open to the public at all times. Ulsterbus run a “Mourne Rambler” bus during July and August. The route circles the Mournes and may be useful for walkers who have to retire from the walk far from the finish. The timetable is available at http://www.translink.co.uk/ or phone 028 4372 2296. The club cannot provide transport for walkers who withdraw from the event during the day. Disclaimer: Hillwalking is an activity with a danger of personal injury. Participants should be aware and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement. Neither the Spartan Red Sox, nor any of its individual members, can be held responsible for any injury, loss or damage (to individuals or to property) howsoever sustained by any participants in the Mourne Seven Sevens Challenge Walk. The club reserves the right to refuse entry to the walk. Proceeds: Proceeds after expenses are donated to local causes, usually mountain rescue teams and mountain foot path construction projects. Other Events: A mountain race takes place on the same day. For more information on those visit the Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association http://www.nimra.org.uk/ If you enjoy this event you may also wish to try the 2-day Mourne Mountain Marathon held 16-17 September 2017 for pairs. Many of the 7 7's organisational team are also involved. See http://mourne2day.com/ for more details. | ||||||||
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