Slieve Foye Hike in the Cooley Mountains 🥾

Scouts and Ventures were out in force on Sunday, 8th of November 2026, for a fantastic hike in the Cooley Mountains of County Louth, taking on the challenging climb to the summit of Slieve Foye.

It was an early start, with everyone meeting at the Den at 7:50am before jumping on a bus to Carlingford and making their way towards the Cooley Mountains.

We were treated to spectacular weather, with sunshine and blue skies accompanying us on the climb. The route provided a great challenge, but excellent navigation and spot-on pacing by our Scouts ensured that everyone made it to the summit together.

After reaching the top, there was time to take in the views, enjoy a well-earned lunch and celebrate with an investiture – a special moment along the way.

Then it was time to tackle the descent, which brought its own challenges, with plenty of mud underfoot and even more laughter along the way!

A brilliant day out, combining adventure, teamwork, navigation and plenty of good humour. Well done to all our Scouts and Ventures who took part, and a big thanks to the leaders who made the day possible.

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