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WINTER 2001/2002

Date	Details of Walk	Grid Ref.	Leader Contact No.
Oct. 7^th	Minerstown Coastal Path –Killough- St John’s Point- Tyrella. A-B 7 m Meet at Carryduff 9.45 am	J464363	Hugh Munnis (9336-2391)
Oct. 14^th	Carrick Little Car Park –Slieve Binnian- Blue Lough. IMP Carryduff 9.45am 7 m	J345219	Tony Moore (9084-9362)
Oct. 21^st	Car Park The Square Castlewellan -Castlewellan Forest Park. IMP Carryduff 10.0am Optional Meal	J342363	Jean Cameron (9083-7203)
Oct. 28^th	Lisburn Area- A walk down memory lane. Meet at Bell’s Lane 10.30am 8 m	J278667	Tom Jennings (9086-2401)
Nov. 4^th	Killard Point- Ardglass. A-B 8 m IMP Carryduff 9.45am	J559375	Muriel Moore (9084-9362)
Nov. 11^th	Bloody Bridge - Pipe Line – Spences Mountain – Chimney Rock Mountain. 5 m IMP Carryduff 9.45 am	J389270	Brian Martin (9036-4253)
Nov. 18^th	Comber Railway Line-Killynether- Whitespots Country Park- Helen’s Bay. A-B 12 m Meet at Helen’s Bay Car Park 10.0am Optional Meal	J462688	Jim&Joy Scott (9146-2454)
Nov. 25^th	Giant’s Causeway – Ballintoy. A-B 10 m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am	D037453	Barry Lynagh (9337-3247)
Dec. 2^nd	Oxford Island –Craigavon Lakes – Oxford Island. IMP Junction10 M1 10.15am	J059614	Ken Stewart (3832-2887)
Dec. 9^th	Holywood Hills. IMP Stormont Gates 10.30am		Des Hosford (9022-3120)
Dec. 16^th	Barnett’s Park-Lagan Meadows-Belvoir Forest-Giant’s Ring-Barnett’s Park. 8 m Meet at Malone House, Barnett’s Park 10.30am	J322692	Margaret Marshall (9070-1537)
Dec. 26^th	The Gobbins-White Harbour. A-B Meet at Castle Car Park Carrickfergus 11.0am	J465911	Barbara Russell (9337-8124) (9337-2723)
Dec. 30^th	Valley Park –Dairyland Road. A-B 9 m Meet at Woodburn Presbyterian Church 10.30am	J351925	Alastair Jack (9083-5956)
Jan. 1^st	Bridges Walk, road walk circling Linford Water. Meet at Ballygally Car Park 11.0am 8 m	D372078	Wolf Kay (9337-8049)
Jan. 6^th	Hazelbank-Braden Glen-Cavehill. Meet at Hazelbank Car Park 10.30am 10 m	J354815	Susan Clements (9086-3056)
Jan. 13^th	Crawfordsburn-Orlock. A-B 8 m IMP Stormont Gates 10.0am Optional Meal	J564829	Muriel Patterson (9049-1253)
Jan. 20^th	Barmouth– Castlerock – Downhill. A-B 7 m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.15am	C752361	Bill Darby (9066-0339)
Jan. 27^th	Scrabo-Nendrum Abbey-Mahee Island. A-B 8 m Meet at Stormont Gates 10.0am	J526646	Bill McKenzie (9181-3038)
Feb. 3^rd	Quoile Nature Reserve. IMP Carryduff 10.0am 8 m		Margaret Lark (9086-8778)
Feb. 10^th	Ballyronan – Kinturk – Gortmoss – Ardboe. A-B 7 m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.45am	H962757	Robin Collins (9066-4124)
Feb. 17^th	Donard Car Park – Donard Park – Tollymore Forest. IMP Carryduff 9.45 am 8 m	J373304	Ken Stewart (3832-2887)
Feb. 24^th	Carnlough –Craigfad Lakes-Berry Hill-Lough Cranny. 9 m	D288181	Hugh Munnis (9336-2391)
Mar. 3^rd.	12 Arches – Murlough Nature Reserve – Dundrum Castle. 10 m IMP Carryduff 9.45am Optional Meal	J395341	Margaret Lark (9086-8778)
Mar. 6^th	A.G.M. Coast Road Hotel, Carrickfergus. 7.30pm
Mar. 10^th	Attical-Carn Mountain-Doan. IMP Carryduff 9.45am 7 m	J284214	Joe Nesbitt (9073-8920)
Mar. 17^th	Anniversary Walk. Slemish-Shillanavogy-Tiftarney-Carrigan. 9 m	D217056	Hugh Munnis (9336-2391)
Mar. 24^th	Slieve Gullion Forest Park - Slieve Gullion – Ballintemple View Point - Killevy Churches. 8 m IMP Lisnagarvey 9.30am Optional Meal	J042197	Ann Forbes (9079-0231)
Mar. 31^st	Easter Walk. IMP Carrickfergus Castle Car Park 10.0am		Alastair Jack (9083-5956)

EASTER TRIP 2002, 29^th March- 2^nd April – 4 nights Glendalough, Co. Wicklow.

Deposit £20.00 to Tom Jennings by 31^st December.

SUMMER TRIP 2002, to Greek Island, Samos, May 16^th-30^th. Contact Muriel Patterson for details.

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Walk Programme

Summer 2002

Date	Details of Walk	Grid Ref.	Leader Contact No.
April 07	Ott Track-Lower slopes of Slieve Loughshannagh – Meelbeg- Meelmore- Bearnagh- Hares Gap- Trassey Track- Fofanny. 1150 ft. IMP Carryduff 9.40am	J281279 8.5 m	Ken Stewart (3832-2887)
April 14	Somme Centre- Cultra	J411808 9 m A-B	Alastair Jack (9083-5956)
April 21	Slieve Croob Area, AONB, leader Harry Goodman IMP Lisnagarvey 9.30am.		Tom Jennings (9086-2401)
April 28	Bridges Walk, road walk circling Linford Water. Meet at Headless Cross Car Park.	D334074 8 m	Wolf Kay (9337-8049)
May 05	Strangford- Castleward. IMP Carryduff 9.45am Optional Meal.	J589497 8 m	Ann Forbes (9079-0231)
May 12	St. Patrick’s Way- Ballyalton - Saul – Slieve Patrick – Ralhop. IMP Carryduff 9.45am.	J523445 10 m	Hugh Munnis (9336-2391)
May 19	“Loopin’ the Loanan” Windy Gap Car Park- Lowtown- Legananny Dolmen- Windy Gap. IMP Carryduff 9.45am..	J274431 10 m	Jim&Joy Scott (9146-2454)
May 26	Rathlin Island. Boat leaves Ballycastle at 10.30am and returns at 4.00pm. Book trip with leader by May 05. Arrive at harbour at 10.00am to facilitate purchase of tickets. Tickets £8.40 return.	D119416	Muriel Patterson (9049-1253)
June 02	Castlewellan Loanens. IMP Carryduff 9.45am	J342363 11 m	Muriel Moore (9084-9362)
June 09	Gortin – Gortin Burn – Gortin Glen Forest Park – Mullaghcarn – History Park – Ballynaturbtit Mountain. IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.00am. Optional Meal.	H494858 10 m	Ann Forbes (9079-0231)
June 16	River Bann – Portstewart – Portrush – White Rocks.	C884407 10 m A-B	Jean Cameron (9446-3215)
June 23	Formal – Cloghachorcha – Finlieve Beg – Broughnamaddy – Slievemartin – Slievefadda – Knockshee. IMP Lisnagarvey 9.30am	J242148 9 m	Joe Nesbitt (9073-8920)
June 30	Donegal, Rathmullan. IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 8.0am Optional Meal.		Tom Jennings (9086-2401)
July 07	Killard Point – Ardtole Church – Ardglass. IMP Carryduff 9.45am	J559375 8m A-B	Barbara Russell (9337-8124) (9337-2723)
July 14	Parkmore – Iron Ore Mines – Slieveanee – Trostan – Essothohan Glen. IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am	D193219	Bill Darby (9066-0339)
July 21	Glenariff Forest Park – Lough Natullig – Loughnacally – Carn Neill. (Meet Glenariff Forest Car Park. Cost £3 per car) early start 10.0am	D211203 11 m	Wolf Kay (9337-8049)
July 28	Carrick Little Car Park – Slieve Binnian – Blue Lough. IMP Carryduff 9.30am Optional Meal	J345219 7 m	Tony Moore (9084-9362)
Aug. O4	Sperrins. IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.0am		Joe Nesbitt (9073-8920)
Aug. 11	Dunseverick – White Rocks.	C884407 11 m A-B	Pat Linden (9337-3216)
Aug. 18	Meelmore Lodge Car Park(£3 per car) - Trassey – Tollymore Forest Park – Spinkwee River – Legawherry Pot – Slieve Commedagh – Brandy Pad - Hare’s Gap.	J3063088 m	John Kinahan (9064-8419)
Aug. 25	Murder Hole- Binevenagh – Magilligan Strand – Downhill.	C752361 10m A-B	Barry Lynagh (9337-3247)
Sept. 01	Ballymena “No Mean Town “. IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 10.0am		Tom Jennings (9086-2401)
Sept. 6-8	Autumn Trip to Dunfanaghy. Deposit 15 euros to Ann Forbes by 01 07 02.
Sept 15	An Creagan Visitor Centre and surrounding area. IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am. Optional Meal	H624786	Robin Collins (9066-4124)
Sept. 22	Cushendun – Rea’s Wood – Old Coach Road – Ballypatrick Forest.	D249329 10 m	Hugh Munnis (9336-2391)
Sept. 29	Braid Sheddings – Ticloy – Cleggan Gorge – Longmore Top – Aghafattan.	D227100 8 m	Alastair Jack (9083-5956)

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Walk Programme

Winter 2002-2003

Date	Details of Walk	Grid. Ref. Map No.	Leader Contact No.
Oct. 6	Leitrim Lodge Car Park –Rocky(col) – Moughanmore(col) – Path below Eagle – Windy Gap – Leitrim Lodge. Total ascent 1900Ft. 8m IMP Lisnagarvey 9.30am	J224256 (29)	Ken Stewart (3832-2887)
Oct. 13	Cloghy – Kearney – Quintin Bay – St. Cooey Wells. 8m IMP Exploris Car Park, Portaferry 10.30am A-B	J592509 (21)	Jim&Joy Scott (9146-2454)
Oct. 20	Carnlough – Waterfoot (Village Car Park). 8m A-B	J242255 (5)	Barry Lynagh (9337-3247)
Oct. 27	Carrick Little – Annalong River – Brandy Pad – Bog of Donard – Rocky – Long Seefin. 10m IMP Carryduff 9.00am Optional Meal	J345219 (29)	Joe Nesbitt (9073-8920)
Nov.3	Killylane – Wee Colin – Tildarg Hill – Big Colin – Cogry. 8m A-B	J259930 (9)	John Kinahan (9064-8419)
Nov. 10	Carrick Little – Slieve Lamagan. 9m IMP Carryduff 9.45am 0ptional Meal	J345219 (29)	Brian Ross Ronnie McGarry
Nov. 17	Minerstown Coastal Path – Killough – St. John’s Point – Tyrella. 7m IMP Carryduff 9.45am A-B	J464363 (21)	Hugh Munnis (9336-2391)
Nov. 24	Commons Carrickfergus. 8m Meet at Carrickfergus Castle Car Park 10.15am		Tony Moore (9084-9362)
Dec. 1	Stormont Gates – Hollywood Hills. 8m	J396740 (15)	Des Hosford (9022-3120)
Dec. 8	Greyabbey – Ballywalter – Balliggan Parish Church. Carol service by candle light in church at 3.30pm. A-B IMP Stormont Gates 9.45am	J620657 (21)	Robin Collins (9066-4124)
Dec 15	Muckamore – Moylena Banks – Loughshore. IMP Sandyknowes 10.00am 8m	J164857 (14)	Jean Cameron (9334-4244)
Dec 22	Peatlands Country Park – Derryadd Lake. 8m IMP Junction 6 M1 9.45am	(19)	Margaret Marshall (9070-1537)
Dec 26	Barnett’s Park – Lagan Meadows – Belvoir Forest Park – Giant’s Ring –Barnett’s Park. 8m Meet at Malone House Barnett’s Park 11.00am	J322692 (15)	Ann Forbes (9079-0231)
Dec 29	The Gobbins – White Harbour. A-B Meet at Castle Car Park Carrickfergus 10.15am	J465911 (15)	Barbara Russell (9337-8124) (9337-2723)
Jan.1	Moira Railway Station – Broadwater – Aghalee. Meet at Moira Station at 11.00am.	J158619 (20)	Joe Nesbitt (9073-8920)
Jan. 5	Carrickfergus – Prospect Glen, lower&upper. 7m Meet at Castle Car Park Carrickfergus 10.30am		Tom Jennings (9086-2401)
Jan. 12	Crawfordsburn Area. 8m Meet at Seapark 10.30am Optional Meal.	J450828 (15)	Margaret Lark (9086-8778)
Jan. 19	Bridges Walk; road walk circling Linford Water. Meet at Ballygally Car Park 10.15am 8m	D372078 (9)	Wolf Kay (9337-8049)
Jan. 26	Hazelbank –Braden Glen – Cavehill. 10m Meet at Hazelbank Car Park 10.30am	J354815 (15)	Susan Clements (9080-0639)
Feb. 2	Meelmore Lodge Car Park – Slieve Corragh – Slieve Commedagh – Brandy Pad – Hare’s Gap. Imp Carryduff 9.45am Optional Meal 7m	J306308 (29)	Bill Darby (9066-0339)
Feb. 9	Ballyboley Forest – Shane’s Hill – Agnew’s Hill – Skerrywhirry – Killylane Reservoir. 9m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.45am	J314971 (9)	Joe Nesbitt (9073-8920)
Feb. 16	Bloody Bridge Car Park – Crossone – Slieve Donard – Brandy Pad - Bloody Bridge River. 6m IMP Carryduff 9.45am.	J388270 (29)	Maurice Murray (9050-6112)
Feb. 23	Giant’s Causeway – Ballintoy. 10m Optional Meal. A-B	D037453 (5)	Helen Lynagh (9337-3247)
Mar. 2	Murlough Benvan – Lough Fadden – Lough Na Crannog. 8m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.15am.	D190418 (5)	Muriel Moore (9084-9362)
Mar. 5	AGM. Coast Road Hotel Carrickfergus 7.30pm
Mar. 9	Valley Park – Carnmoney Hill – Knockagh – Woodburn Forest – Sitalane. A-B	J357925 (15)	Alastair Jack (9083-5956)
Mar. 16	Anniversary Walk. Slemish – Shillanavogy –Tiftarney – Carrigan. 9m	D217056 (9)	Hugh Munnis (9336-2391)
Mar. 23	Bell’s Lane Car Park – Derriaghy Glen – Dunmurry Glen – Dixon Park. 9m	J278667 (15)	Tom Jennings (9086-2401)
Mar. 30	Carlingford Village Car Park –Slieve Foye –Maeve’s Gap – Carlingford. 8m IMP Lisnagarvey 9.00am Optional Meal	J189117 (29)	Muriel Patterson (9049-1253)

Easter Trip to Dumfries and Galloway 18-22 April 2003 16 places

Details from Joy Scott. Deposit £50 to Alastair Jack (Treasurer) by Nov 1.

Summer Trip to Killarney 12-19 July 2003 16 places

Deposit £15 to Muriel Patterson by Oct. 15.

In the event of cancellations, it may be necessary to deduct from your deposit to avoid imposing extra expense on the rest of the party. From past experience, we regretfully have to adopt the policy of NoDeposit-NoBooking.

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Sunday Walks

Summer 2003

Date	Details of Walk	Grid. Ref. Map No.	Leader Contact No.
April 06	East Belfast Parks Meet at Stormont Gates 10.30am 8m	J396740 (15)	Des Hosford (9022-3120)
April 13	Figure of eight walk from the Giant’s Causeway. Meet at Giant’s Causeway. Optional Meal 10m	(5)	Wolf Kay (9337-8049)
April 18-22	Easter Trip to Dumfries & Galloway. Details from Joy Scott.		Joy Scott (9146-2454)
April 27	Leitrim Lodge Car Park – Col between Wee Slieve Moughan & Slieve Moughanmore – Rowan Tree River – Col between Rocky Mountain & Tornamrock. Total ascent 335 m 7.2km IMP Carryduff 9.30am	J224256 (29)	Ken Stewart (3832-2887)
May 04	Section of Moyle Way – Slieveanorra – Glenshesk River – Breen Wood. 9m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am A-B	D121339 (5)	Alastair Jack (9083-5956)
May 11	The Square, Castlewellan – Castlewellan Loanans. IMP Carryduff 9.45am Optional meal 11m	J342363 (29)	Muriel Moore (9084-9362)
May 18	St. Patrick’s Way – Ballyalton – Saul – Slieve Patrick – Raholp 10m IMP Carryduff 9.45am	J523445 (21)	Hugh Munnis (9336-2391)
May 25	Over &under the Sallagh Braes 8m Meet at HeadlessCross Carpark 1030am	D333073 (9)	Barbara Russell (9337-8124) (9337-2723)
June 01	Carrickarade-Whitepark Bay-Dunseverick 10m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.15am A-B	C987444 (5)	Margaret Lark (9086-8778)
June 08	Carrick Little Carpark-Slieve Binnian-Blue Lough IMP Carryduff 9.15am 7m	J345219 (29)	Tony Moore (9084-9362)
June 15	White Rocks-Portstewart 10m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.15am A-B	C813377 (4)	Jean Cameron (9334-4244)
June 22	Gortin – Gortin Burn – Gortin Glen Forest Park – Mullaghcarn – History Park – Ballynatubbrit Mountain. Optional meal. 10m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.00am	H494858 (13)	Ann Forbes (9079-0231)
June 29	“Loopin’ the Loanen.”Windy Gap Carpark-Lowtown-Legananny Dolmen-Windy Gap 10m IMP Carryduff 9.45am	J274431 (20)	Jim & Joy Scott (9146-2454)
July 06	Meelmore Lodge Carpark-Slieve Corragh-Slieve Commedagh—Brandy Pad-Hare’s Gap 7m IMP Carryduff 9.45am Optional meal	J306308 (29)	Bill Darby (9066-0339)
July 12-19	Summer Trip to Killarney.
July 20	Dunseverick Harbour – Whiterocks. 11m Whiterocks Carpark 1030am A-B	C884407 (4)	Pat Linden (9337-3216)
July 27	Tollymore Forest Park-Luke Mountain-Glen River-Donard Wood-Mast-Tollymore 9m IMP Carryduff 9.45am Optional meal	J344326 (29)	Ronnie McGarry (9332-2851)
Aug. 03	Eastern Sperrins – Moydamlaght Forest – Mullaghmore – Bohilbreaga. IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am 10m	H742986 (13)	Joe Nesbitt (9073-8920)
Aug. 10	Ballycastle-Murlough 7m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.15am	D119416 (5)	Jean Cameron (9334-4244)
Aug. 17	Murder Hole-Binevenagh-Magilligan Strand- Downhill 10m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.15am	C752361 (4)	Barry Lynagh (9337-3247)
Aug. 24	Cam Forest – Keady Mountain – Cahery – Curley River – Bolea – Murderhole.Optional meal 10m NB Everyone must meet at Sandyknowes A-B Roundabout at 9.15am or phone leader. Optional meal	C739286 (4)	Robin Collins (9066-4124)
Aug 31	Glenariff Rim. 11.5m Beach Car Park Waterfoot 10.30am	D246249 (9)	Tony Moore (9084-9362)
Sept. 07	Meelmore Lodge Car Park(£3 per car) – Trassey – Tollymore Forest Park – Spinkwee River - Legawherry Pot – Slieve Commedagh – Brandy Pad – Hare’s Gap. Optional meal 8m IMP Carryduff 9.45am	J306308 (29)	John Kinahan (9064-8419)
Sept. 12-14	September Weekend-Belleek Deposit £30 to Tom Jennings by 30^th June		Tom Jennings (9086-2401)
Sept. 21	Slieve Gullion Forest Park – Slieve Gullion - Ballintemple View Point – Killevy Churches. 8m IMP Lisnagarvey 9.30am Optional meal	J042197 (29)	Muriel Patterson (9049-1253)
Sept. 28	Collin Glen – Floe Bog – Collin – Aughrim 9m	J270716 (15)	Tom Jennings (9086-2401)

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Walk programme

WINTER 2003-2004

Date	Details of Walk	Grid. Ref. Map No.	Leader Contact No.
Oct. 5	Attical – Carn Mountain – Doan. IMP Carryduff 9.30am 7m	J284214 (29)	Joe Nesbitt (9073-8920)
Oct. 12	Broken Bridge – Turnley’s Seat – Galbolly – Garron Point. 8m	D295208 (9)	Sammy McFaul (2827-7776)
Oct. 19	Car Park The Square Castlewellan – Castlewellan Forest Park. IMP Carryduff 9.45am. Optional Meal 10m	J342363 (29)	Jean Cameron (9334-4244)
Oct. 26	Headless Cross – Glenarm. 7m Meet at Car Park at Beach opposite Church 10.30am. A-B	D309155 (9)	Barry Lynagh (9337-3247)
Nov. 2	Ott Track Car Park – Fofanny – col bet. Meelbeg & Meelmore – Ben Crom – col bet. Slieve Loughshannagh & Meelbeg. 1900ft. IMP Carryduff 9.45am 7m	J281279 (29)	Ken Stewart (3832-2887)
Nov. 9	Braid Sheddings - Ticloy - Cleggan Gorge -Longmore Top – Aghafatten. IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.45am 8m	D227100 (9)	Alastair Jack (9083-5956)
Nov. 16	Murlough Area. Meet at 12 Arches Car Park. IMP Carryduff 10.0am Optional Meal 9m	J395341 (29)	Margaret Lark (9086-8778)
Nov. 23	Giant’s Causeway – Ballintoy Harbour. 10m A-B	D038455 (9)	Helen Lynagh (9337-3247)
Nov. 30	Shanes Castle Walk – Randalstown Forest. Meet at Sandyknowes Roundabout 10.00am NB Entrance to Shanes Castle only when accompanied by leader.		Jane Tedford (9086-8526)
Dec. 7	Ligoniel – Ballygomartin. Meet at Junction of Ligoniel Rd. & Crumlin Rd. 10.0am for Car Parking Information. 9m		Robin Collins (9066-4124)
Dec. 14	Quoile Nature Reserve. IMP Carryduff 10.00am 8m		Margaret Lark (9086-8778)
Dec. 21	Barnett’s Demesne - Lagan Meadows – Belvoir Park – Giant’s Ring – Barnett’s Demesne. Meet at Malone House Car Park 10.30am 8m	J322692 (15)	Margaret Marshall (9070-1537)
Dec. 26	Walk from Headless Cross Car Park. Meet at Ballygally Car Park 11.0am		Wolf Kay (9337-8049)
Dec. 28	Hazelbank – Braden Glen – Cavehill. Meet at Hazelbank Car Park 10.30am 10m	J354815 (15)	Susan Clements (9080-0639)
Jan. 1	Carnmoney Area. Meet at Sandyknowes Roundabout 11.0am		Tony Moore (9084-9362)
Jan. 4	Gobbins – White Harbour. A-B Meet at Castle Car Park Carrickfergus 10.30am	J465911 (15)	Helen Lynagh (9337-3247)
Jan. 11	Stormont Gates – East Belfast Parks. Meet at Car Park on left at 2nd set of traffic lights, beyond Stormont Gates at 10.30am 8m	J396740 (15)	Des Hosford (9022-3120)
Jan. 18	Helen’s Bay - Orlock . 8m Optional Meal A-B	J564829 (15)	Muriel Moore (9084-9362)
Jan. 25	Dungonnell Dam - Inver River – Glenarriff, IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am 9m	D193170 (9)	Jean Cameron (9334-4244)
Feb. 1	Killynether – Scrabo – Lead Mines – Helen’s Bay 9m A-B	J450828 (15)	Joy Scott (9146-2454)
Feb .8	The Commons Carrickfergus. 8m Meet at Carrickfergus CastleCar Park 10.15am.		Tony Moore (9084-9362)
Feb .15	Strangford – Castleward IMP Carryduff 9.45am. Optional Meal 7m	J589497 (21)	Ann Forbes (9079-0231)
Feb. 22	Ott Track Car Park - Meelmore – Meelbeg – Slieve Loughshannagh IMP Carryduff 9.40am 8m	J281279 (29)	Maurice Murray (9086-2723)
Feb. 29	Downhill – Barmouth – Castlerock. IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.15am 8m	C752361 (4)	Bill Darby (9066-0339)
Mar. 3	A.G.M. Coast Road Hotel Carrickfergus 7.30pm
Mar. 7	Carlingford Village Car Park – Slieve Foye – Maeve’s Gap – Carlingford. IMP Lisnagarvey 9.00am Optional Meal 8m	J189117 (29)	Muriel Patterson (9049-1253)
Mar. 14	25th Anniversary Walk. Slemish– Shillanavogy – Tiftarney - Carrigan. 9m	D217056 (9)	Hugh Munnis (9336-2391)
Fri. Mar. 19`	☼ 25th Anniversary Dinner. Malone Golf Club. Tickets from Jean Cameron & Muriel Patterson.
Mar. 21	Tornaroy Bridge – Divis Mountain 8m	J267735 (15)	Tom Jennings (9086-2401)
Mar. 28	Silent Valley Car Park - Silent Valley Reservoir Area – incl. Slievenaglogh 445m. 8m IMP Carryduff 9.30am	J305208 (29)	Ronnie McGarry (9332-2851)

Easter Trip 9-13 April 2004. Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. 16 places.

Unrefundable Deposit 30 Euros to Tom Jennings before 31 January 2004.

Summer Trip 5-12 June 2004 Northumbria. 16 places.

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Walk programme

Summer 2004

Date	Details of Walk	Grid. Ref. Map No.	Leader Contact No.
April 04	The Beetler’s Trail, Keady 9m IMP junction 6, M1 9.00am Optional Meal	H845341 (28)	Eileen & Alison Carson (9146-8319)
April 09-13	Easter Trip to Wicklow
April 18	Donard Park – Glen River - Shan Slieve – Spinkwee River - Tollymore Forest – Donard Wood. 2500 feet. 8m IMP Carryduff 9.45am.	J374305 (29)	Ken Stewart (3832-2887)
April 25	Ballygally Circuit 12m Meet at Ballygally Car Park 10.30am	D373078 (9)	Tony Moore (9084-9362)
May 02	The Square, Castlewellan - Castlewellan Loanens IMP Carryduff 10.0am Optional Meal 11m	J342363 (29)	Muriel Moore (9084-9362)
May 09	Hudy’s Way – Moydamlaght Forest - Bohilbrega. IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am 7m	H742986 (13)	Joe Nesbitt (9073-8920)
May 16	St Patrick’s Way; Ballyalton – Saul – Raholp. IMP Carryduff 9.45am 10m	J523445 (21)	Hugh Munnis (9336-2391)
May 23	Rathlin Meet at Ballycastle Harbour Car Park 10.00am		Barry Lynagh (9337-3247)
May 30	Kilbroney Park – Cloghmore Stone – Slievemartin. IMP Lisnagarvey 9.30am 9m	J184178 (29)	Jean Cameron (9334-4244)
June 06	Around Spelga Dam IMP Carryduff 9.30am 9m	J269274 (29)	Ronnie McGarry (9332-2851)
June 13	Donegal, Inishowen Peninsula IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.0am		Tom Jennings (9086-2401)
June 20	Kilclief Castle – Killard Nature Reserve. 8m (Bird watching & wild flowers) IMP Carryduff 9.45am	J596456 (21)	Margaret Lark (9086-8778)
June 25-27	Bridgedale Walking Festival Newcastle		Tom Jennings (9086-2401)
July 04	Moyle Way Loop – Breen – Glenshesk River - Croaghan – Breen Wood. 10m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am	D121339 (5)	Alastair Jack (9083-5956)
July 11	“Loopin’ the Loanen.” Windy Gap Car Park - Lowtown – Legananny Dolmen – Windy Gap.10m IMP Carryduff 9.45am	J274431 (20)	Jim&Joy Scott (9146-2454)
July 18	Lough Fea - Slieve Gallion – Inniscarn 10m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am A-B Optional Meal	H832906 (13)	Ann Forbes (9079-0231)
July 25	Altnaheglish Forest – Streeve Mountain 10m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am	C722019 (7)	Bill Darby (9066-0339)
Aug. 01	Down Walking Festival, Castlewellan		Tom Jennings (9086-2401)
Aug. 08	Sperrins; Eden Church - 5 Mullaghs. 3500feet IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.00am 10m	H502916 (13)	Maurice Murray (9050-6112)
Aug. 15	Murder Hole - Binevenagh – Magilligan Strand - Downhill. A-B 10m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.15am	C752361 (4)	Barry Lynagh (9337-3247)
Aug. 22	Headless Cross Car Park - Sallagh Braes - Scawt Hill. 8m	D334074 (9)	Muriel Patterson (9049-1253)
Aug. 29	Meelmore Lodge Car Park – Trassey Track – Hare’s Gap –Slieve Bearnagh 7m IMP Carryduff 9.45am	J306308 (29)	Wolf Kay (9337-8049)
Sept. 05	Mullaghbawn Co. Armagh ?? Optional Meal		Robin Collins (9066-4124)
Sept. 12	Killyleagh–Shrigley - Ballymoran Quay – White Rock Bay ?? A-B 11m		Sam Ramsey (9022-6255)
Sept. 17-19	Donegal Weekend – Dunfanaghy.
Sept. 26	Lower Mournes		Tom Jennings (9086-2401)

Donegal Weekend Deposit 30 Euros to Ann Forbes by 30^th June.

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Walk programme

WINTER 2004/2005

Date	Details of Walk	Grid. Ref. Map No.	Leader Contact No.
Oct. 03	Giants Causeway – Ballintoy A-B 10m Meet in Ballintoy 10.30am Optional Meal	D037453 (5)	Barry Lynagh (9337-3247)
Oct. 10	Leitrim Lodge Car Park – Tornamrock(390m) – Tievedockdarragh area – Forest Walk - Ulster Way 8m IMP Carryduff 9.30am	J224256 (29)	Ronnie McGarry (9332-2851)
Oct. 17	Braid Sheddings -Car Park Carnlough A-B 10m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am	D288182 (9)	Alastair Jack (9083-5956)
Oct. 24	Dungonnell Dam – Inver River - Glenarriff. IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am 9m	D193170 (9)	Jean Cameron (9334-4244)
0ct. 31	Lyle Hill - Sixmilewater - Donegore Garden Centre . A-B IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 10.0am	J205880 (14)	Robin Collins (9066-4124)
Nov. 07	Ballygrooby Roundabout (exit 2, M22) - Shane’s Castle Estate, crossing to Randalstown Nature Reserve. IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 10.00am	J098898 (14)	Jane Tedford & Eliz. Adams (9086-8526)
Nov. 14	Ott Track Car Park – Ott Mountain – Slieve Muck - Miner’s Hole River – Carn Mountain. Total ascent 2000 feet. 6m	J281279 (29)	Ken Stewart (3832-2887)
Nov. 21	Minerstown Coastal Path - -Killough – St John’s Point – Tyrella. IMP Carryduff 9.45am A-B 7m	J464363 (21)	John Kinaghan (9064-8419)
Nov. 28	Carnlough – Waterfoot (Village Car Park) 8m A-B	D2422555 (9)	Ted Barry & Sammy McFaul (2827-7776)
Dec. 05	Killyleagh Harbour – Delamont Country Park - Gibbs Island 8m IMP Carryduff 9.45am Park at Net Walk, first turn on right past Killyleagh Harbour(northwards)	J531524 (21)	Margaret Marshall (9070-1537)
Dec. 12	Barnett’s Park - Lagan Meadows – Belvoir Forest Park - Giant’s Ring - Barnett’s Park. 8m	J322692 (15)	Ann Forbes (9079-0231)
Dec. 19	Tornaroy Bridge – Ulster Wildlife Trust – Collin Mt. – Collin Glen 8m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 10.0am	J267734 (15)	Tom Jennings (9086-2401)
Dec. 26	Bridges walk , road walk circling Linford Water. Meet at Ballygally Car Park 11.0am 8m	D372078 (9)	Wolf Kay (9337-8049)
Jan. 02	Stranmillis – Island Centre Lisburn A-B 10m	J273644 (20)	Tony Moore (9084-9362)
Jan. 09	Carrickfergus Hinterland 8m IMP Carrickfergus Castle Car Park 10.30am		Tom Jennings (9086-2401)
Jan. 16	Crawfordsburn Area 8m Meet at Seapark 10.30am Optional Meal	J450828 (15)	Margaret Lark (9086-8778)
Jan. 23	Knockagh - Woodburn Forest – South Woodburn Reservoirs – North Carn Forest 9m	J368868 (15)	Eileen&Alison Carson (9146-8319)
Jan. 30	Donard Car Park – Black Stairs – Slieve Donard IMP Carryduff 9.30am	J374305 (29)	Bill Darby (9066-0339)
Feb. 06	Ballymena Area IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.45am		Paul&John McCann
Feb. 13	Hazelbank - Braden Glen – Cavehill. Meet at Hazelbank Car Park 10.30am 10m	J354815 (15)	Susan Clements (9080-0639)
Feb. 20	Slieve Gullion Forest Park – Slieve Gullion - Ballintemple View Point - Killevy Churches. IMP Lisnagarvey 9.30am Optional Meal 8m	J042197 (29)	Muriel Patterson (9049-1253)
Feb. 27	(Glenshesk)Breen - Bohilbrega - Altarichard - Croaghan - Breen Wood. 8m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am	D121339 (5)	Alastair Jack (9083-5956)
Mar. 02	A.G.M. 7.30pm Coast Road Hotel Carrickfergus
Mar. 06	Donard Car Park – Drinneevar via Donard Wood – Milestone Mt. – Crossone – Thomas’s Mt. – Lindsay’s Leap – Donard Car Park. 6m Total ascent 2000ft. IMP Carryduff 9.30am	J374305 (29)	Ken Stewart (3832-2887)
Mar. 13	Anniversary Walk – Slemish Area.		Hugh Munnis (9336-2391)
Mar. 20	Cushendall Boat Club - Lurigethin - Glenarrif IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am 14m	D245271 (5)	Barry Lynagh (9337-3247)

Easter Trip 25-29 March 2004: Sligo Limited to16 places.

Non-refundable Deposit to Tony Moore by 31 October 2004.

Summer Trip 2005 Mid June: Kerry

Members, who are interested in this trip, contact Tom Jennings by 30 November 2004.

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Sunday Walk programme

SUMMER 2005

Date	Details of Walk	Grid. Ref. Map No.	Leader Contact No.
April 03	Dixon Park (Stables Car Park) – Dunmurry Glen		Tom Jennings (9086-2401)
April 10	The Square, Castlewellan – Castlewellan Loanens. IMP Carryduff 9.45am 11m	J342363 (29)	Tony Moore (9084-9362)
April 17	Cushendun – Ballypatrick Forest – Cushendun. IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.15am 10m	D248330 (5)	Ted Barry& Sammy McFaul (2827-7776)
April 24	Slidderyford Bridge - Murlough Co. Down IMP Carryduff 9.45am Optional Meal 12m	J395341 (29)	Margaret Lark (9086-8778)
May 01	The Beetler’s Trail, Keady. IMP Junction 6 M1 9.30am 9m	H845341 (28)	Eileen&Alison Carson (9146-8319)
May 08	Eastern Sperrins; Moydamlaght Forest Bohilbrega – Coolnasillagh Mt.. IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am 7m	H742986 (13,8)	Joe Nesbitt (9073-8920)
May 15	St.Patrick’s Way; Ballyalton - Saul -Raholp. IMP Carryduff 9.45am 10m	J523445 (21)	Jean Cameron (9334-4244)
May 22	Around Greencastle Co. Down IMP Carryduff 9.15am	J270106 (29)	Robin Collins (9066-4124)
May 29	Donegal, Inishowen Peninsula IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.0am Optional Meal		Tom Jennings (9086-2401)
June 05	Ott Track Car Park - Ott Mountain - Slieve Muck - Miner’s Hole River - Carn Mountain. Total Ascent 2000 feet. 6m IMP Carryduff 9.30am	J281279 (29)	Ken Stewart (3832-2887)
June 12	Carnlough – Waterfoot.(Village Car Park). 8m A-B	D242255 (5)	Ted Barry& Sammy McFaul (2827-7776)
June 19	Leitrim Lodge Car Park - Tievedockdarragh area – Forest Walk – Ulster Way. 9m IMP Carryduff 9.30am	J224256 (29)	Ronnie McGarry (9332-2851)
June 26	Portstewart – Port Path – River Bann – The Strand. 10m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.15am	C813377 (4)	Jean Cameron (9334-4244)
July 03	Carrick Little Car Park - Annalong Valley – Castles of Commedagh – Rocky Mt. 1835 ft. 10m IMP Carryduff 9.15am	J345219 (29)	Maurice Murray (9050-6112)
July 10	Downhill - Barmouth -Castlerock. IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.15am 8m	C752361 (4)	Bill Darby (9066-0339)
July 17	Section of Sliabh Beagh Way. A-B IMP Junction 6 M1 9.0am NB. Contact Leader before walk 0ptional Meal	H482402 (17)	Alastair Jack (9083-5956)
July 24	Hen Mt. – Cock Mt. - Pigeon Rock Mt. IMP Carryduff 9.30am	J233279 (29)	Robert Watson&Jane Tedford (0777-6490607)
July 31	Glenariff Forest Park - Lough Natullig - Loughnacarry – Carn Neill. IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.15am	D211203 (9)	Barry Lynagh (9337-3247)
Aug. 07	Gortin –Gortin Burn - Gortin Glen Forest Park – Mullaghcarn. IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.0am 10m Optional Meal	H494858 (13)	Ann Forbes (9079-0231)
Aug. 14	Ards Leisure Centre - Lead Mines – Canal – Tide Bank – Scrabo. IMP Car Park on left at set of traffic lights, beyond Stormont Gates. 10.0am 11m	J485745 (15)	Joy Scott (9146-2454)
Aug. 21	Dungonnell Dam – Mid Hill – Collin Top. 10m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am	D193170 (9)	Sam Ramsey (9022-6255)
Aug. 28	Bann’s Road - Carn Mt. – Slievelough Shannagh - Doan. Total ascent 500m 7m IMP Carryduff 9.30am	J284214 (29)	Muriel Patterson (9049-1253)
Sept. 04	Giant’s Causeway – Ballintoy. A-B 10m Meet at Ballintoy Harbour 10.30am Optional Meal	D037453 (5)	John McCann (9059-5379)
Sept. 11	Donard Car Park – Donard Wood – outside edge of Tollymore – Spinkwee River – Shanlieve – Glen River. Total ascent 2500 feet 7.5 m IMP Carryduff 9.45am	J374305 (29)	Paul McCann (9066-7259)
Sept 16-18	Week-end in Fermanagh. Non-refundable deposit £20.00 to Alastair Jack (Hon. Treasurer) by 30^th June.
Sept. 25	The Square Castlewellan - Castlewellan Forest Park. IMP Carryduff 9.45am 8m	J342363 (29)	Margaret Marshall (9070-1537)

Challenge Walks: Dates may be found on our web site.

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Walk programme

WINTER 2005/2006

Date	Details of Walk	Grid. Ref. Map No.	Leader Contact No.
Oct. 02	Silent Valley Car Park – Silent Valley Reservoir Area including Slievenaglogh 445m – Moolieve 332m(optional) 9m IMP Carryduff 9.30am	J305208 (29)	Ronnie McGarry (9332-2851)
Oct .09	Ligoniel – Ballygomartin – Black Mountain – Ligoniel 8m	J298780 (15)	Robin Collins (9066-4124)
Oct. 16	Portballintrae Car Park – Giant’s Causeway – Bushmills. 9m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am		Jean Cameron (9334-4244)
Oct. 23	Donard Car Park – Donard Wood – Granite Trail, part way up Drinneevar – Leganbruchan – Millstone – Lindsay’s Leap – Glen River Valley or Donard Wood. Ascent 500m 9-10 km IMP Carryduff 9.45am		Ken Stewart (3832-2887)
Oct. 30	(Glenshesk) Breen - Bohilbrega - Altarichard - Croaghan – Breen Wood. 8m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am	D121339 (5)	Alastair Jack (9083-5956)
Nov. 06
Nov. 13	Somme Museum – Crawfordsburn Country Park – Queen’s Parade Bangor Car Park.(park near entrance) A-B		Jeffrey Johnston (9086-4993)
Nov. 20	Killclief Castle – Killard Nature Reserve – Ballyhornan. IMP Carryduff 9.45am		Margaret Lark (9086-8778)
Nov. 27	Tardree Forest and area. 8m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.45am		Derek McLain (9334-1488)
Dec. 04			Ted Barry (07910-816851)
Dec. 11	Peatlands Country Park – Derryadd Lake. 8m IMP Junction 6 M1 9.45am	(19)	Margaret Marshall (9070-1537)
Dec. 18	Loughshore Car Park – Carnmoney Hill.	J365835 (15)	Tom Jennings (9086-2401)
Dec. 26	The Gobbins – White Harbour. A-B Meet at Castle Car Park Carrickfergus 10.30am	J465911 (15)	Barbara Russell (9337-8124) (9337-2723)
Jan. 01	? Carnfunnock
Jan. 08	Valley Park – Dairyland Road A-B 9m Meet at Woodburn Presbyterian Church 10.30am	J351925	Tony Moore (9084-9362)
Jan. 15	Holywood Coastal Path A-B		John McCann (9059-5379)
Jan. 22	Carnlough – Gortnacorry 7m	D287182 (9)	Sammy McFaul (2827-7776)
Jan. 29	Ballyholme Car Park - Orlock - Portavo Reservoir 8m		Eileen Carson (9146-8319)
Feb. 05	Strangford – Castleward IMP Carryduff 9.45am. Optional Meal 7m	J589497 (21)	Ann Forbes (9079-0231)
Feb. 12	Donard Car Park – Thomas’s Mountain - Slieve Donard – Bog of Donard. IMP Carryduff 9.30am Total Ascent 2800 ft.	J374305 (29)	Bill Darby (9066-7259)
Feb. 19	Whitehouse Park Car Park - Glas-na- Braden Glen – Cavehill Country Park. 7m IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 10.15am		Robert Watson&Jane Tedford (0777-6490607)
Feb. 26	Carlingford Village Car Park – Barnavave – Maeve’s Gap – Slieve Foye 589m – Eagles Rock – Slieve Foye Forest – Carlingford, 17Km IMP Lisnagarvey 9.15am	J189117 (29)	Muriel Patterson (9049-1253)
Mar. 01	AGM. Coast Road Hotel Carrickfergus. 7.30pm
Mar. 05	Ballyboley - Shanes Hill – Sallagh Braes - Headless Cross A-B		Barry Lynagh (9337-3247)
Mar. 12	Donard Car Park – Donard Wood – Bordering Bloody Bridge – Drinahilly – Tipperary Wood – Middle Tollymore Road – Tollymore Forest – Donard Car Park. 8-10m IMP Carryduff 9.30am		Jim Crawford (07916-254916)
Mar. 19	Ballymena /Broughshane		Paul&John McCann (9066-7259)
Mar. 26	Carrick Little Car Park – Slieve Lammigan – Slieve Binnian. 2100ft. ascent 7m IMP Carryduff 9.30am		Maurice Murray (9050-6112)

EASTER 14-18 APRIL ? CONNEMARA

SUMMER JUNE ? LAKE DISTRICT

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Sunday Walks – Summer 2006

Date	Details of Walk	Grid. Ref. Map No.
April
2	Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park - Derriaghy Glen - Clement Wilson Park – Tow Path – Meet at Lower Car Park Dixon Park 8m	(15)
9	Ballyhornan – Ardglass IMP Caryduff 9.45am A-B 8m	J559375 (21)
14-18	Easter trip to Leenane
23	Slaney Inn – edge of Strangford Lough – Ghost Lane – Lough Monea IMP Carryduff 9.45am 9m	J537475 (21)
30	Banagher Glen – Streeve Mountain. IMP Sandyknowes 9.15am	D193219 (7&8)
May
07	Castlewellan – Murlough Reserve – Newcastle. Start at Island Park Car Park. IMP Caryduff 9.45am A-B 11m	J375315 (29)
14	Carnlough – Waterfoot. IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am A-B 9m	D242255 (9)
21	Leitrim Lodge Car Park – Altataggart Mountain – Slieve Roosley – Wee Roosley. IMP Carryduff 9.15am Total ascent 1500 feet 9m	J224256 (29)
28	Murlough Bay – Fair Head. IMP Sandyknowes 9.30am Optional Meal 9m	D196424 (5)
June
04	Bloody Bridge Car Park – Millstone Mountain. IMP Caryduff 9.30 am 8m	J388270 (29)
11	Rathlin, To facilitate booking boat journey walkers must contact leader (9337 3247) no later than 14th May. Meet at Ballycastle Harbour Car Park 10.00am
18	Leitrim Lodge –Windy Gap – Eagle Mountain – Aughnaleck River – Pigeon Rock River – The Slates – Windy Gap - Leitrim Lodge NB. This walk may finish later than usual. IMP Caryduff 9.45am 1500 feet ascent. 6.5m	J224256 (29)
25	Loughareema - Ess Bridge - Drumnakeel Bridge - Ballypatrick Forest. IMP Sandyknowes 9.30am 13m	D206360 (5)
July
02	Car Park on left 400 yds. past Pondarosa Pub – Mullaghamore – White and Glenshane Mountains (some pathless ground) IMP Sandyknowes 9.15am Total ascent 1400 feet 9m	C784025 (8)
09	Meelmore Lodge – Slieve Corragh – Slieve Commedagh – Hare’s Gap. IMP Caryduff 9.45am 7m
16	Slieve Gullion Forest Park - Slieve Gullion – Ballintemple View Point – Killevey Churches. IMP Lisnagarvey 9.30am Optional Meal 8m	J042197 (29)
23	Headless Cross Car Park - Sallagh Braes – Scawt Hill. IMP Sandyknowes 9.30am 8m	D334074 (9)
30	Dungonnell Dam – Mid Hill – Colin Top. IMP Sandyknowes 9.30am Optional Meal 10m	D193170 (9)
August
06	Divis and Black Mountain. Meet at National Trust Car Park 12, Divis Road. Signed from M1 Junction 2.	J265741 (15)
13	Meelmore Lodge - Trassey Track – Slieve Bearnagh – Lough Shannagh – Foffany Dam IMP Caryduff 9.45am	J306308 (29)
20	Murder Hole - Binevenagh – Magilligan Strand – Downhill. IMP Sandyknowes 9.15am A-B 10m	C752361 (4)
27	The Square Castlewellan - Castlewellan Loanens. IMP Carryduff 9.45am	J342363 (29)
September
03	1. Giants Causeway – Balllintoy Harbour – Giants Causeway. Meet at Causeway at 8.0am 20m 2. Balllintoy Harbour - Giants Causeway Meet at Causeway 11.00 am optional meal A-B 10m	C945439 (5)
08-10	Weekend Carlingford area. **Those who do not intend to stay overnight should contact the walk leader (9332 2851) closer to the date to establish start time and meeting point for walks.
17	Braid Sheddings - Ticloy – Cleggan Gorge - Longmore Top – Aghafatten. IMP Sandyknowes 9.45am 8m	D227100 (9)
24	Slieveanorra - Pollan Bridge – Trostan – Essothoan Falls – Glenariff. IMP Sandyknowes Roundabout 9.30am A-B 9m	D216206 (5&9)

September Weekend. Non-refundable deposit £20 to Treasurer by May30th.

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Walk programme – Winter 2006/2007

Date	Details of Walk	Grid. Ref. Map No.
October
01	Donard Car Park - Perimeter Donard Wood – Drinnevar. Total ascent 450m, 10km, IMP Carryduff 9.30am	J374305 (29)
08	Carnlough Lakes.Meet at Carnlough Harbour Car Park. 8m	D288182 (9)
15	Leitrim Lodge –Windy Gap – Eagle Mountain – Aughnaleck River – Pigeon Rock River – The Slates – Windy Gap - Leitrim Lodge 8m 2450 feet ascent. NB. This walk will finish later than usual 8m IMP Carryduff 9.15am	J224256 (29)
21	Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs (UFRC) AGM. Castlewellan Forest Park. Walking starts 10:00 Meeting at 14:00.All welcome.
22	Island Park Car Park Newcastle – Tollymore Forest Park. 9m. IMP Carryduff 9.30am. Optional Meal	J375315 (29)
29	Glens of Antrim above Garron Tower. Meet Carnlough Harbour Car Park 10.15 am	D288182 (9)
November
05	Woodburn Reservoirs – North Carn Forest. Meet at Carrickfergus Castle Car Park.	J413872 (15)
12	Helen’s Bay Car Park – Helen’s Tower – Crawfordsburn – Helen’s Bay.	J458828 (15)
19	Scawt Hill – Glenarm - Headless Cross (Ulster Way). Meet Headless Cross Car Park.	D334074 (9)
26	Redburn Country Park – North Down Coastal Path Meet at Car Park Old Holywood Road 8m	J392769 (15)
December
03	Killyleagh Harbour – Delamont Country Park – Gibb’s Island 8m IMP Carryduff 9.45am. Park at Net Walk, first turn on right past Killyleagh Harbour (northwards).	J531524 (21)
10	Ballyclare/Ballynure Area. Meet at Sixmile Leisure Centre. 8m	J293914 (15)
17	Barnett’s Park - Lagan Meadows – Belvoir Forest Park – Giant’s Ring. 8m	J322692 (15)
26	Moira Railway Station – Broadwater – Aghalee. 7m Meet at Moira Railway Station @ 11:00	J158619 (20)
January
01	Woodburn Presbyterian Church – Knockagh Monument. Meet at Church 11.00am 6m	J358924 (15)
07	Ballymena. Castle Street Car Park – Ballymena Area. 7m	J358924 (15)
14	Holywood – Bangor. Meet at Holywood Station Car Park 10.30am	J396792 (15)
21	Lisburn/Lagan Area. Meet at Bell’s Lane. 8m	J278667 (15)
28	Belfast Castle Car Park – Cavehill. 8m	J329791 (15)
February
04	Donard Car Park – Slieve Donard..Total Ascent 2800 feet. IMP Carryduff 09:30.	J374305 (29)
11	Ballyboley Forest Car Park– Killylane Reservoir. IMP Sandyknowes 9.45am	J314971 (9)
18	Donard Car Park – Newcastle Seafront – Island Park – Tollymore Forest Park – Tipperary Lane – Donard Wood, bordering Bloody Bridge. 8-10m. IMP Carryduff 9.30am	J374305 (29)
25	Moylena Banks – Sixmilewater - Lough Neagh 8m Meeting at Technology Park, Muckamore	J164857 (14)
March
04	Benburb School – Priory – Drumduff – Eglish – Drumrush – Killymaddy – Milltown – Benburb Castle & Priory Grounds. 8m Meet at Junction 6 M1 9.15am	H813525 (19)
07	AGM Coast Road Hotel, Carrickfergus 7.30pm
11	Minerstown Coastal Path – Killough – St John’s Point – Tyrella. 7m A-B IMP Carryduff 9.30am	J464363 (21)
18	Slemish ( Anniversary Walk). Meet at Car Park at foot of Slemish.	D217056 (9)
25	Silent Valley Car Park – Silent Valley Reservoir Area including Slievenaglogh 445m – Moolieve 332m(optional). 9m. IMP Carryduff 9.30am	J305208 (29)

EASTER TRIP 6-10 APRIL 2007 to the Burren. Non-refundable deposit £20 to Treasurer before 30 November 2006.
For Further details contact Ann Forbes.

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Sunday Walk programme – Summer 2007

Date	Details of Walk	Grid. Ref. OS Map.
April
01	Queen’s Bridge (Station St. Car Park) – Ormeau Park – Lagan Meadows – Botanic Gardens. 9m	J345744 (15)
06-10	Easter Trip to the Burren.
15	The Square Castlewellan - Castlewellan Loanens. IMP Carryduff 9.45am. 9m	J342363 (29)
22	Helen’s Bay Car Park - Helen’s Tower – Crawfordsburn – Helen’s Bay. 8m	J458828 (15)
29	“Loopin’ the Loanen.” Windy Gap Car Park – Lowtown – Legananny Dolmen – Windy Gap. IMP Carryduff 9.45 am. 10m	J274431 (20)
May
06	The Square Castlewellan – Tollymore – Castlewellan IMP Carryduff 9.45am. 9m	J342363 (29)
13	Leitrim Lodge – Windy Gap – Eagle Mountain – Aughnaleck River – Pigeon Rock River – The Slates – Windy Gap. Total ascent 2450 feet IMP Carryduff 9.15am. 8m	J224256 (29)
20	The Beetler’s Trail Keady. IMP Junction 6 M1 9.15am. 9m	H845341 (28)
27	Kilbroney Park – Cloghmore Stone – Slievemartin. Total ascent 1400 ft. IMP Junction 6 M1 9.15am. 10m	J184178 (29)
June
03	Divis and Black Mountain. Meet National Trust Car Park 12 Divis Road. Signed from M1 junction 2. 8m	J265741 (15)
10	Donegal, Inishowen. IMP Sandyknowes 9.00am Optional Meal
17	Leitrim Lodge Car Park – Altataggart Mountain – Slieve Roosley – Wee Roosley. Total ascent 1500 ft. IMP Carryduff 9.15am. 9m	J224256 (29)
24	Moyle Way – Slieveanorra – Glendun River – Altahullin Glen. IMP Sandyknowes 9.30am. 11m	D144277 (5&9)
July
01	Car Park on left 400 yards past Ponderosa Pub – Mullaghamore – White and Glenshane Mountains(some pathless ground). Total ascent 1400ft. IMP Sandyknowes 9.15am. 9m	C784025 (8)
08	Glenarriff Forest Park – Lough Natullig – Loughnacarry – Carn Neill. MP Sandyknowes 9.15am. 11m	D211203 (9)
15	Meelmore Lodge – Slieve Commedagh – Hare’s Gap. IMP Carryduff 9.45am. 7m	J306308 (29)
22	Portballintrae – Giant’s Causeway – Bushmills. IMP Sandyknowes 9.15 am. 9m	C928424 (5)
29	Downhill – Castlerock Area. IMP Sandyknowes 9.15am. 8m	C752361 (4)
August
05	Gortin – Gortin Glen Forest Park – Mullaghcarn. IMP Sandyknowes 9.0am Optional meal. 10m	H494858 (13)
12	Ott Track Car Park – Ott Mountain – Slieve Loughshannagh - between Slieve Meelmore/Slieve Bearnagh – Trassey Track Fofanny Dam. IMP Carryduff 9.30am. 9m	J281279 (29)
19	Antrim Plateau up and under – Galbolly Lake. Park at Beach Car Park approx. 1 mile before Waterfoot.
26	Killylane Reservoir – Ballyboley Forest – Magherlane – Agnew’s Hill. IMP Sandyknowes 9.45am.	I 290987 (9)
September
02	Clonetrace – Carncormick – Quolie Reservoir. 300m ascent IMP Sandyknowes 9.30am or Thatch Bar Broughshane 10.10am 8m	D153066 (9)
07-09	Club trip to Ardara.
16	Cushendun – Old Coach Road – Rea’s Wood – Ballypatrick. IMP Sandyknowes 9.15am. 10m	D248330 (5)
23	Braid Sheddings – Carnlough. A-B IMP Sandyknowes 9. 30am. 9m	D288181 (9)
30	Giant’s Causeway – Ballintoy A-B Meet at Ballintoy Harbour 10.30am. Optional Meal. 10m	D037453 (5)

September Weekend to Ardara: cost approx. 140 Euros per person 2 nights b&b & 1 meal. Contact Jean Cameron & Margaret Lark for reservations - non refundable deposit £20 to Treasurer by 30 May.

Advance notice: Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs A.G.M. to be held in the McNeill Theatre Larne Sat. 20 Oct. 2007. Everyone welcome.

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Walk programme

Winter 2007/2008

Date	Details of Walk	Grid. Ref. Map No.	Leader Contact No.
Oct. 07	Bloody Bridge Car Park – Slieve Donard. IMP. Carryduff 9.30am Total ascent 2800ft.	J390270 (29)	Bill Darby (9332-2084)
Oct. 14	Glens of Antrim above Garron Tower. IMP Carnlough Harbour Car Park 10.15am	D288182 (9)	Bernie Regan (2827-0658)
Sat. Oct. 20	U.F.R.C. A.G.M. McNeill Theatre, Larne Leisure Centre. All members welcome. Tea, coffee scones on arrival Walks 1. Scawt Hill. 2. Sallagh Braes,9.30 free bus from Leisure Centre to Headless Cross. 10.30 Easy walk, Larne Coastal walk starting at Leisure Centre. Lunch provided at McNeill Theatre 1.00pm. Meeting 2.00pm. Please note there is no club walk on Sun.Oct.21.		www.ufrc-online.co.uk
Oct 28	Killard Point – Ardglass. A-B 9m. IMP Carryduff 9.45am	J559375 (21)	Muriel Moore (9084-9362)
Nov. 04	Lough Money – Strangford. A-B 9m IMP Carryduff 9.45am	J533452 (21)	Jean Cameron (9334-4244)
Nov. 11	Murlough Area. Meet at Dundrum Castle Car Park. IMP Carryduff 10.00am 9m	J405369 (21)	Margaret Lark (9086-8778)
Nov. 18	(Glenshesk) Breen – Bohilbrega – Altarichard – Croaghan –Breen Wood. 8m IMP Sandyknowes 9.30am	D121339 (5)	Alastair Jack (9083-5956)
Nov. 25	Car Park Killinchy Road off Comber Square – old Comber railway track – Scrabo Tower and Park – Ulster Way –Island Hill. 8m	J460691 (21)	Jim Crawford (07985-566182)
Dec. 02	Woodburn Reservoirs – Carn Forest. IMP Carrickfergus Castle Car Park 10.15am		Elizabeth Boyd (9335 -9593)
Dec. 09	Whitehead Kennedy’s Point Car Park – Blackhead – White Harbour. 9m	J480922 (15)	Muriel Patterson (9049-1253)
Dec. 16	Peatlands Country Park – Derryadd Lake. 8m IMP Junction 6 M1 9.45am	(19)	Margaret Marshall (9070-1537)
Dec. 26	Island Centre Lisburn – Hilden – Lambeg – Seymour Hill – Ballyskeagh. Meet at Island Centre 11.00am 6m	J271643 (20)	Ann Forbes (9079-0231)
Jan. 01	Lagan Meadows - Belvoir Park. 8m Meet at entrance to Lagan Meadows on Knightsbridge Park, beside the YMCA at 11.00am	J333705 (15)	Paul McCann (9066-7259)
Jan. 06	Killylane Reservoir – Glenvale – Glenhead – Magherabane – Ballyboley Forest. IMP Sandyknowes 9.45am 7m	J290987 (9)	Sam Ramsey (9022-6255)
Jan. 13	Somme Museum – Crawfordsburn Country Park – Queen’s Parade Bangor Car Park (park near entrance - Pickie end) A-B 8m	J507823 (15)	Joy Scott (9146-2454)
Jan. 20	Ballymena – Cullybackey. Meet at Ballymena Railway Station 10.30am 7m IMP Sandyknowes 9.45am	D103032 (9)	John &Paul McCann (9059-5379)
Jan 27	Ballyholme Car Park – Orlock – Portavo Reservoir. 8m	J525825 (15)	Eileen Carson (9146-8319)
Feb. 03	Donard Car Park – Newcastle Seafront – Island Park – Tollymore Forest Park – Tipperary Lane – Donard Wood, bordering Bloody Bridge. 8-10m IMP Carryduff 9.30am	J374305 (29)	Jim Crawford (07985-566182)
Feb. 10	Upper Cavehill Road – Belfast Castle – Cavehill. Meet at top of Upper Cavehill Road.	J324786 (15)	Ann Forbes (9079-0231)
Feb. 17	Oxford Island Visitors Centre. Meet at Junction 6 M1 9.45am	J047621 (20)	Derek McLain (9334-1488)
Feb. 24	Glenariff Forest Park Car Park – Glenariff Forest Park IMP Sandyknowes 9.30am 6m	D209203 (9)	Barry Lynagh (9337-3247)
Mar. 02	Peter Morgan’s Cottage, Finnis – Pass Loaning - Slieve Croob 6.5m IMP Carryduff 9.45am	J286478 (20)	Doris Craig (9185-2211)
Mar.05	A.G.M. Coast Road Hotel, Carrickfergus. 7.30pm
Mar. 09	Carlingford Village Car Park – Slieve Foye 589m – Eagles Rock – Slieve Foye Forest 17k IMP Junction 6 M1 9.15am	J189117 (29)	Paul McCann (9066-7259)
Mar. 16	Holywood - Bangor. Meet at Holywood Railway Station 10.30am	J395792 (15)	Jennifer Austin (9336-9739)
Mar. 21-24	Easter Trip. Strand Hotel, Ballyliffin. 215 Euros per person sharing, 3 nights dinner, b&b. £20.00 non-refundable deposit to Treasurer no later than 16Dec.		Ronnie McGarry (9332-2851)
Mar. 30	Carrick Little Car Park – Annalong Valley – Brandy Pad – Annalong Wood. Total ascent 1400ft. 8m IMP Carryduff 9.30am	J346219 (29)	Ronnie McGarry (9332-2851)

The Club has been providing walks for nearly 30 years. In order to continue we

need new walk leaders.

Anyone interested please approach a member of

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Sunday Walk programme

Summer 2008

Date	Details of Walk	Grid. Ref. Map No.	Leader Contact No.
April 06	No walk.
April 13	Kilclief Castle - Killard Nature Reserve - Ballyhornan. IMP Carryduff 9.45am.	J596456 (21).	Margaret Lark (9086-8778)
April 20	Divis and Black Mountain. Meet National Trust Car Park 12 Divis Road. Signed from M1 junction 2.	J740266 (15)	Ann Forbes (9079-0231)
April 27	Ott Car Park – Ott mountain – Slieve Lough Shannagh – Slieve Meelbeg, skirting bottom of Slieve Bernagh. Ascent 840 ft. IMP Carryduff 9.30am	J281279 (29)	Gerry Bell (9086-0403)
May 04	Causeway Coast Challenge Walk
May 11	Rathlin Island. Meet at ferry car park Ballycastle at 10.00am sharp.		John McCann (9059-5379)
May 18	Flood Gates Car Park, Portaferry Road Newtownards – Killynether Forest – Scrabo Tower. 8m	J507321	Eileen Carson
May 25	Murlough Bay - Fairhead 9m IMP Sandyknowes 9.30am	D196424 (5)	Jean Cameron (9334-4244)
June 01	Donegal, Inishowen Peninsula IMP Sandyknowes 9.0am		Paul McCann (9066-7259)
June 08	No walk
June 15	Flush Road – Lackan Bog – Annahinchigo Lake – Crabtree Road – Ballyroney. 11m IMP Carryduff 9.45am	J245367 (29)	Joy Scott (9146-2454)
June 22	Car Park on left 400 yards past Ponderosa Pub – Mullaghmore – White and Glenshane Mountains(some pathless ground) Total ascent 1400 feet IMP Sandyknowes 9.15am 9m	C784025 (8)	Bernie Regan (2827-0858)
June 29	Murder Hole – Binevenagh – Magilligan Strand – Downhill. A-B 10m IMP Sandyknowes 9.15am	C752361 (4)	Barry Lynagh (9337-3247)
July 06	Donard Car Park – Tullymore Forest – Lukes Mountain. IMP Carryduff 9.45am	J374305 (29)	Elizabeth Adams (9335-9593)
July 13	No walk
July 20	Slieve Gullion Forest Park – Slieve Gullion – Ballintemple View Point – Killevy Churches. IMP Lisnagarvey 9.30am 8m	J042197 (29)	Muriel Patterson (9049-1253)
July 27	Castlerock Area. National Trust fee or membership card required.		Bill Darby (9332-2081)
Aug. 03	Braid Sheddings – Berry Hill – Carnlough A-B IMP Sandyknowes 9.30am	D288181 (5)	Alastair Jack (9083-5956)
Aug. 10	No walk.
Aug. 17	Mournes		Ronnie McGarry
Aug. 24	Dungonnell Dam – Mid Hill – Colin Top. 10m IMP Sandyknowes 9.30am	D193170 (9)	Sam Ramsey
Aug. 31	Moneyscalp Wood IMP Carryduff 9.45am		Jim Crawford (0798556-6182)
Sept. 05-07	Trip to Fermanagh
Sept. 14	No walk
Sept. 21	Valley Leisure Centre – Cavehill – Throne Park 8m		Carole White (9084-1219)
Sept. 28	Portballintrae – Dunseverick. A-B		Sonia Glover (2827-5549)

September Weekend to Fermanagh. Deposit £20 to Treasurer by 30 June.

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