Ella Mor Outdoor Adventures NI

07/08/2024

This past 2 days I've been out & about enjoying the beauty the Causeway Coast has to offer...

I designed & created a full bespoke guided hiking package taking in all the beauty spots along our stunning coastline for the lovely Sarah all the way from Washington DC & what an honour it was.

Day 1
- Bespoke Binevenagh Experience

Day 2
- Bespoje Causeway Coast Experience

Such a a wonderful experiences with lots more to come x

Such a a wonderful experience with lots more to come x

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28/07/2024

What a weekend 🥾

When I was approached by 1st Bovevagh Scout Group about hosting their summer camp at Gortmore I jumped at the chance.

They set up their camp & made use of 'Wee John's Barn' & I even took them hiking up to Gortmore View Point.

The weather- INCREDIBLE, The views SPECTACULAR - I even heard some of the kids say this place is amazing 😍

They set up a zip-line, cooked smores around a campfire played uno & had lots more fun.

I even pitched a tent along with my sister (far away from.the noisy campsite 🤣) & enjoyed a night in the wild.

It really is the simple things in life that are so much fun x

Thank you for letting me be your host

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21/07/2024

'I'm just a girl chasing my dreams & having an amazing adventure' is the quote I used over 4 years ago when Ella Mor first began.....

Standing on Binevenagh Mountain where the spirit really does ignite my soul is where my dream first began.

I've had ups & I've had downs on this incredible journey to bring my dream into reality & today another little piece of this dream just came together

'There will come a day when you'll be so grateful you never gave up... .'

Today is that day 💕😎🥳

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20/07/2024

Another incredible Saturday morning on Binevenagh Mountain with this group of fabulous ladies who supported & encouraged each other through every step they took 😍

'It all begins and ends in your mind. Give power to 'YES' I can do it.

Although a little on the wet side this morning, it was still beautiful up there, and we enjoyed our delicious hot chocolate from The Chocolate Manor Castlerock looking down towards the River Roe 😍.

Thank you for joining me x

Have a wonderful weekend

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13/07/2024

Today I had the privilege of guiding visitors from Germany 🇩🇪 around Binevenagh Mountain - our Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Its always an honour to showcase this wonderful area 💕. We hiked along the trails, saw the wild horses,.the cows & goats. We stopped at my favourite spot to enjoy hot chocolate from the while taking in the beauty all around us.

One of my guest said 'I could sit here all day & read a book, it's beautiful'. I would agree 100%, it's absolutely breathtaking 😍

To end our day I took my guest to as they had told me about their love for horses 🐎

A perfect day on Binevenagh Mountain - thank you for joining me

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10/07/2024

Even on a rainy day you can be someone's sunshine - attitude is everything'

We had the most enjoyable morning in the rain, a little wet but it didn't dampen our spirits

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27/06/2024

**Binevenagh Mountain Hike**
Saturday 20th July 2024 at 10am

Walking boots at the ready, take a deep breath and venture into the unknown to experience Binevenagh Mountain on a guided tour with Heather, a local tour guide who believes the spirit of Binevenagh will ignite your soul as you hike along the hidden trails only known to locals.

This unique adventure will let you experience Binevenagh Mountain through the eyes of a local girl who spent hours of fun explore these incredible trails as a child.

Heather will share her knowledge of this majestical mountain, stories of the old myths, legends and even her own childhood tales along the way.

Take in the breath-taking panoramic views as you reach the top, search for those new horizons, venture off the beaten tracks, and be completely immersed in this truly unforgettable experience

Booking now available on my website

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25/06/2024

Today I got to share the Spirit of Gortmore with an incredible group who were enjoying a fam trip along the Causeway Coast and sampling the incredible experiences we have on offer in this area - they had been to &
before joining me.

Absolutely honoured to be part of their day & to share the story of Ella Mor Outdoor Adventures & the unique experiences in which I offer.

To hear 'Wow' when they step foot inside 'Wee John's Barn' or reach the top is pretty amazing it fills me with so much pride to know I've created something thats not only is unique to this area but it's very close to my heart and I'm very grateful to get to share it with others

I didn't get many photos I was too busy talking hopefully others will share lol)

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21/06/2024

A night of complete relaxation as we enjoyed our Summer Solstice Experience in 'Wee John's Barn'.

Although the weather wasn't on our side we adapted the experience & started with gentle mobility movements to awaken the mind & body before taking ourselves off on a walk through the unspoilt landscape on Gortmore once the heavy rain had stopped.

Walking through the land with the young livestock around us gave the whole experience a welcoming 'farm life' feel like no other - the bucket feed calves walked beside us on the path then galloped playfully across the fields.

On our return to the barn we enjoyed a cheese board, lemonade & friendly 'craic'

A perfect end to the week, surrounded by the simple things in life, fresh air, nature at it best & laughter x

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17/06/2024

'Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind' Bernard M Baruch

Always be yourself x

Happy Monday folks let the new week begin

📸 by

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16/06/2024

With Summer Solstice approaching on Thursday 20th June we will be hosting our very own Summer Solstice evening on Friday 21st June.

Join me for an immersive wellness experience guaranteed to ignit the spirit and awaken the body and mind. Captured in an idyllic location, in a place where the landscape has the power to make your heart soar, take time to connect with nature through my guided walk and simple guided movements while relaxing into a sense of peace and well-being. Listen to the sounds of nature, feel rejuvenated, energised and nourished surrounded by the magic of Binevenagh. Connect with this breath taking landscape & I share my with you my infectious passion to provide you with a wonderfully uplifting experience that creates a real sense of happiness and inner peace

Friday 21st June

Time - 6.30pm

Duration - 3hours

To book your place click the link below
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12/06/2024

'In a world full of doing, doing, doing, it's important to take a moment to just breathe, to just be.

A perfect morning on Gortmore, part of the Binevenagh Loop - looking over the landscape below, the farmers working in the fields, the livestock happily grazing & the birds singing sweetly - complete bliss x

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03/06/2024

With Summer Solstice approaching on Thursday 20th June we will be hosting our very own Summer Solstice evening on Friday 21st June.

Join me for an immersive wellness experience guaranteed to ignit the spirit and awaken the body and mind. Captured in an idyllic location, in a place where the landscape has the power to make your heart soar, take time to connect with nature through my guided walk and simple guided movements while relaxing into a sense of peace and well-being. Listen to the sounds of nature, feel rejuvenated, energised and nourished surrounded by the magic of Binevenagh. Connect with this breath taking landscape & I share my with you my infectious passion to provide you with a wonderfully uplifting experience that creates a real sense of happiness and inner peace

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02/06/2024

Ladies our upcoming Coffee & Adventures walking dates have been released for June. These walks will be every Wednesday at 9.30am

If you fancy joining us or would like to be added to my Coffee & Adventures WhatsApp Group please message me.

26/05/2024

What an incredible night we had Limavady High School May Ball in aid of Air Ambulance Northern Ireland held in Roepark Resort .

Over the past few months the pupils and staff at Limavady High School have been organising events to raise money for the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance.

I was honoured to guide Lily a 5th year pupil along the Causeway Coastal Route from Cushendall to Limavady High School at the start of May. We cycled from Cushendall to Carrick a Rede, Hiked from.Carrick a Rede to Portstewart through the night & cycled from Portstewart to the finish line. Lily's outstanding performance and incredible mindset to complete this challenge helped raise over £2300 😍

This was just one of the amazing challenges these kids have came up with.

Last night Harry also a pupil at the school gave an amazing speech of the importance of raising money for this charity. Harry is a youth ambassador for Northern Ireland Air Ambulance & what a role model he is 👏

Last night was the final event, the school had set a target to raise £35k. The total last night was £56765.84 🥳🥳🥳🥳

What a achievement for all the pupils, staff and everyone involved in making this happen. Well done 👏 👏👏

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23/05/2024

BE ENRICHED IN THE SPIRIT OF THIS COMMUNITY

Feel instantly at home in the company of Heather as she warmly welcomes you to her rural community and delights in sharing her passion and pride for her homeplace through a variety of beautifully crafted experiences.

Qualified local guide, Heather believes that a spirit that ignites your soul can be found in this special place and knows every nook and cranny, crag and cliff, with the expertise to take you off the beaten track through unspoilt landscape known only to locals.

I'm currently working on my website to bring you lots of exciting new guided walls, multi-day tours & local culture experiences within the Binevenagh/ Causeway area.

Stay tuned we are almost there 😎

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18/05/2024

Today I had the pleasure of leading a 6hrs hike for with family members joining us along the way giving everyone a chance to feel part of this special day

Although we got off to a wet start it didn't dampen the groups spirits. We started & finished at Wee John Barn We made our way along Gortmore, Downhill Forest, Castlerock, Downhill Demesne (we even got to see art work on Downhill Castle), Benone Beach & finishing with a delicious burger back at the farm

Thanks to everyone who helped make this wonderful day happen.

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10/05/2024

Proud to be flying the Ella Mor Outdoor Adventures flag along the Causeway Coastal Route on another epic Adventure

Life is one crazy big adventure with ups & downs. It's about grabbing every opportunity that comes your way, enjoy each moment & keep on chasing your dreams 💕

Happy Friday x

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05/05/2024

What an incredible opportunity I was given this weekend to guide Lily Thompson on an incredible adventure with her mum Amanda Thompson along part of the Causeway Coastal Route from Cushendall to Limavady.

Lily is a 5th year student Limavady High School who wanted to help raise money for the schools charity of the year Air Ambulance Northern Ireland. She has already raised over £2000 so far which is unreal.

She took on this epic journey non stop by:
1) Biking from Cushendall to Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge
2) Hiking from Carrick a Rede to Portstewart
3) Biking from Portstewart to Limavady High School

The support she was given along the way from the staff, friends & pupils was amazing. They covered each step of her journey to cheer her along & give her encouragement to keep going. A massive thank you to our own support Susan who gave up her time to drive with us taking our bikes & kit to our transition points. We were incredibly thankful to The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine who welcomed us in for breakfast,, it was so delicious 😋.

Lily is such an inspirational young lady who will have no doubt inspired others. Lily's postive mindset from the start was focused, she kept going & I am extremely proud of what she has achieved. 114.77km in just over 12hours.

AMAZING 👏 💕

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02/05/2024

Only 1 more sleep to go.....

Folks on Friday 3rd of May I will be accompanying Lily Thompson a 5th year student Limavady High School (& her mummy Amanda) as she takes on an incredible challenge to raise money for her schools charity of the year Air Ambulance Northern Ireland

She will be covering part of the Causeway Coastal Route - Cushendall to Limavady by cycling & hiking to the finish line at Limavady High School on Saturday 4th May.

She will be hoping to complete the challenge within 24hours stopping only to change from bike to hike or food stops.

Lily's has been such an inspiration to train with & I am extremely proud she has ask me to guide her along this stunning coastline & watch her take on this incredible challenge.

If anyone would like to support her along the way please let us know.

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21/04/2024

**Hike for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland - Saturday 18th May**

Folks, I have been kindly ask by the Nicholl family to lead a Hike for Air Ambulance on Saturday 18th May.

This will be approx a 6 hour Hike (13/14miles) starting at Wee John's Barn. Gortmore & making our way along Gortmore to Downhill Forest / Downhill Demesne along Downhill / Benone Beach & back to Wee John's Barn for a finishers Burger.

The Hike will be limited to 25 spaces & cost £25per person (all proceeds from the Hike will be going to Air Ambulance NI)

If you are interested in joining me please send me a private message

I have attached a link if anyone would like to donate also as some of the family members are taking part in the Waterside Half Marathon in September too.

Thanks
Heather
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18/04/2024

Folks on Friday 3rd of May I will be accompanying Lily Thompson a 5th year student Limavady High School (& her mummy Amanda) as she takes on an incredible challenge to raise money for her schools charity of the year Air Ambulance Northern Ireland

She will be covering part of the Causeway Coastal Route - Cushendall to Limavady by cycling & hiking to the finish line at Limavady High School on Saturday 4th May.

She will be hoping to complete the challenge within 24hours stopping only to change from bike to hike or food stops.

Lily's has been such an inspiration to train with & I am extremely proud she has ask me to guide her along this stunning coastline & watch her take on this incredible challenge.

If anyone would like to support her along the way please let us know.

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15/04/2024

**Ladies**

I'm back with my Coffee & Adventures ladies only walking group on a Wednesday morning at 9.30am.

This group is open to all ladies or all abilities & you are very welcome to join us.

My aim is to create a safe environment for ladies to come together, enjoy a leisurely guided walk in nature, a chat, a cuppa and be surrounded by like minded ladies.

Over the next few weeks I'll be starting to introduce something a little extra to go along side these walks every few weeks to give you 2 hours of complete relaxation, focusing on your own mental health & wellbeing while giving you a chance to try new things.

Interested? Let me know & I'll add you onto the Coffee & Adventures WhatsApp Group

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10/04/2024

What a fantastic opportunity I've been given this past few days to promote our beautiful area of Binevenagh/ Causeway Coast at .

Buzzing after a wonderful few days meeting lots of new people from near & far, sharing the story of Ella Mor Outdoor Adventures & discovering how many amazing businesses we have here in Northern Ireland.

Such a wonderful event & an amazing opportunity for Northern Ireland Tourism businesses and tonight I feel very proud that I was part of it.

Wishing all our visitors best wishes as they travel onwards to enjoy the next stage of there journey with Tourism Ireland

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08/04/2024

I'll get an opportunity to share my Ella Mor Outdoor Adventures NI experience with tour companies from all over the world 🌎 at Meet the Buyer in Belfast over the next few days.

This year I am absolutely delighted & extremely privileged to meet companies from 🇺🇸🇦🇺🇬🇧🇨🇦🇮🇪🇨🇭🇪🇸🇫🇷🇮🇹

Exciting times ahead especially as I get the chance to put our beautiful Binevenagh on the map in different countries.

I'll keep you all updated as I go....

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07/04/2024

A morning well spent - today we changed our gym wear for hiking boots & backpacks 🥾.

Sometimes it's about getting outside into nature, feel the wind against your face, climb those hills & enjoy the beauty all around you - it does wonders for the soul 💕

Have a wonderful day 😊

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03/04/2024

'A perfect gift for anyone who loves the outdoors is inviting them on an adventure' Ben Stookberry

My next Social Walk is on Saturday 27th April come along & join me

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31/03/2024

'When the moment captures me, I capture the moment'

Clear skies & magical sunsets a perfect Easter Sunday on the Causeway Coast

📸 captured at Downhill Beach

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31/03/2024

What a morning 🥳.

Today we created our very own 'In-house style Hyrox Fitness Challenge & I am chuffed to say it was our biggest event yet & it's growing 👏.

We were delighted to welcomed members from GEHQ in Ballymoney who joined us in what was a fun filled morning in the sunshine.

Outstanding performance from everyone - to organise an event, to train these guys up & to watch them give 110% was pretty special for me today - so so proud of them all. Such a supportive group with so much respect & encouragement for each other - it's a family of friends 💕

Over the past year I have completely adapted our style of training at Ella Mor Health, Fitness & Wellbeing & I have to say it's made such a difference in a very postive way.

One of my customers said 'your coaching style is working keep it up' with another saying 'I did coach to 5k but this is a completely different style of training & my 5k feels very comfortable now'

Each month we are welcoming new members on board - male & female - some complete beginners some from different fitness background & our community here at Ella Mor Health, Fitness & Wellbeing is growing in a way I never imaged

Thank you all for your help, support & believing in me x

If you would like to join us send me a pm

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21/03/2024

Keeping it local within our farming community🚜👨‍🌾🧺👩‍🌾

Congratulations to my brother Jonathan Kelly & to all the other local farmers 👏

Derry UFU Group AGM was held on Monday 26th February were we took the opportunity to recognise the first class growers we have in the group presenting the cereal awards.

Winter Wheat
1st Jonathan Kelly
Joint 2nd Boyd Kane & David Gault

Oats
1st Robert Lynn
2nd Andrew Dale
3rd Hugh McCollum

Spring Barley
1st James McClelland
2nd Adrian Barr
3rd James Wray

Winter Barley
1st Jonathan Kelly
2nd Purcell Farms
3rd Jim Fulton

A special well done to Jonathan Kelly who went on to be placed 2nd for his Winter Wheat at NI judging and well done to Robert Lynn who went on to be placed 3rd for his Oats at NI Judging.

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