East Antrim Rambling Club

 

ASSEMBLY POINTS & START TIMES

 

SUNDAY WALKS (unless otherwise stated) will start from the grid position quoted in the programme at the universal time of 10.30am. If interim meeting points (IMP) ie Carryduff, M1 Junction 6, Sandyknowes etc.are to be used on a particular walk, then a time of meeting at these points will also be shown.

Members wishing to arrange transport should do so in advance of the walk and adjust their pick up time to suit the individual walk location. Ring the walk leader if unsure of location of start point.

Transport costs should be shared between driver and passengers.

Notes on Interim Meeting Points (IMP)/Car Sharing Points (CSP):

·         Carryduff – at the shops in Carryduff, on Ballynahinch Rd, on the left 300m beyond the roundabout.

·         Sandyknowes- just off Sandyknowes roundabout, on hard-shoulder at start of A6 road to Antrim.

·         Junction 6, M1 – at end of offslip from Belfast keep left onto A49 (Saintfield Road) then immediatley left. Keep on turning left into the Carpark.

SUBSCRIPTION - Single £25 Family £40. To aid administration members' name and address details are held on computer - anyone objecting to this should notify the secretary.

DRIVERS - When in convoy, always keep in touch with the car behind, especially at road junctions, and slow down or stop if you lose sight of it. When necessary, give early indication to help the following car take timely action. A-B WALKS- Travel with no more than 2 people in each car. DRIVE FIRST TO ‘B’for the start time.

WARNINGS – Make sure you are properly clothed and wear/bring wet gear- bring a change of clothing for the return journey. Leaders may, at their discretion, refuse to include in the party anyone not suitably dressed.

WALK PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS - To see the separate document please click here.

ON PUBLIC ROADS - Pay attention to Highway Code advice. Walk on the right facing on-coming traffic- unless circumstances dictate otherwise - no more than 2-abreast.

AT ALL TIMES STAY WITH THE PARTY AND BEHIND THE LEADER.

FIRST AID KIT & MOBILE PHONE [No. 077 2095 9321] should normally be carried by the walk leader.

EMAIL ADDRESS:-If you have an email address that you wish the club to use to communicate with you simply email to   earc@earc.org.uk  to say hello and your email address will be recorded.

 

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