Admittedly for many bootcampers Heartbreak Hill is not a particularly happy place, a brutally steep and getting steeper all the way section of hill we use for early morning interval training.  However, it has introduced many people to the huge benefits of intervals and few can deny the satisfaction of completing more reps and feeling the benefit as the week goes on and their perceptions of what they can achieve are altered.

Bootcampers 'enjoying' Heartbreak Hill                                                  But unfortunately not any more

Unfortunately Moneyscalp wood, in which Heartbreak Hill is located has been closed indefinitely due to a serious tree disease which has resulted in the clear felling of huge swathes of the forest.  This is a huge blow to the local ecosystem and is causing serious concern over the health of nearby Tollymore Forest.  It is also a big blow to us and all the other users, most notably the mountain bikers who have lost a great venue and a national standard downhill track.  We can only ask you to respect the wishes of Forestry NI and not attempt to gain access to the woods for any extra interval sessions! 

As for Heartbreak Hill, it will be back in a new venue in time for the March bootcamp, those early morning interval sessions are far too good to be scrapped!!