EAST ANTRIM RAMBLING CLUB

SUNDAY WALK PROGRAMME – Spring/Summer 2026

*  All walks start at 10.30 am at the WALK MEETING POINT (including A-B walks) - any concerns at all about the walk please contact the WALK LEADER.  If going to the
interim meeting point check time carefully as times change.  Walks are circular unless otherwise stated. Please check emails prior to walk in case there is any change

DATE	WALK	IMP (interim meeting point)	WALK MEETING POINT (ordnance survey grid ref, OS sheet number)	DESCRIPTION (distance, elevation if over 200 metres, nature of terrain, useful information)	WALK LEADER/S
5^th April	EASTER SUNDAY- NO WALK
12^th April
19^th April	Castlewellan Loanens	NO IMP	The Square, Castlewellan J342363 Sheet 29	9 Miles Mostly country lanes and some road walking. Can be done in trainers/shoes, poles recommended as it can be muddy after rainfall	Allison Crawford 07843749814
26^th April	Castleward (National Trust Property) Entrance fee for non-NT Members	NO IMP	Strangford village. Car park down at the ferry port BT30 7NE.	Boundary walk including wooded area, hopefully with lots of bluebells on display. Can be done in trainers/walking shoes	Kaye Campbell 07739095840
3^RD May	BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND NO WALK
10^th May
17^th May	Vinegar Hill Loop	Ballymartin Park and Ride at 9am	Site of Old Schoolhouse Barnes Gap near Plumbridge H552905 Sheet 13	7 Miles Quiet country roads and lanes. Can be done in trainers/walking shoes.	Rene Ireland 07932231983
24^TH May	BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND NO WALK
31^st May	Davagh Forest and Beaghmore stone circles	NO IMP	Meet in 3^rd Carpark (beside visitor centre) at 10.30am No charge for carpark	7 Miles Mostly flat, forest tracks, grassy paths and boardwalk. Can be done in trainers/walking shoes	Denise Wilson 07990632144
7^th June	Coastal path from Crawfordsburn to Bangor, Castle Park, Walled Garden, Ward Park	NO IMP	Meeting in Crawfordsburn Country park, (beside the toilet block near the beach) J4688256 Sheet 15	8 Miles Coastal path, pavements and park trails Can be done in trainers/walking shoes	Allison Crawford 07843749814
14^th June
21^st June	FATHERS DAY- NO WALK
28^th June	Portrush to Portstewart to the Barmouth	NO IMP	Portrush West Strand Car Park. C854403 Meeting at 11.15 am at car park, a later start to facilitate use of the train Option to travel by train to Dhu Varren stop 10.54am, leaving Grand Central Station at 9.30am, Mossley West at 9.33am	10 Miles Mixture of Coastal paths and beach. A small towel for paddling which is optional	Jennifer Austin 07827393449
5^th July	Kearney Co. Down	No IMP	Kearney National Trust Cark (Free) BT23 1GF signposted from Cloughy and Portaferry J6485245 Sheet 21	6-8 Miles Walking North and South on Coastal paths and rocky shore ( poles advised)	Margaret Marchall 02890701537 07870134027
12^TH July	BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND NO WALK
19^th July	Scrabo and Killynether	TBC	TBC	TBC	Hilary & Barbara Hilarey-07765595172 Barbara-07968210530
26^th July	Dunseverick to Dunluce	Ballymartin Car Park 9.10am	Dunseverick Harbour Car Park	9 Miles Road, track, coastal path, returning from Dunluce Castle via Causeway Rambler bus	Jennifer Austin 07827393449
2^nd August	Castlewellan Forest Park	Cairnshill Park & Ride Open from Saintfield road on a Sunday Free parking Leaving at 09.45AM	The Square, Castlewellan J342363 Sheet 29	7 Miles Castlewellan forest park lower tracks , lake and gardens	Margaret Marchall 02890701537 07870134027
9^th August
16^th August	Helens Bay- to Helen’s Tower	NO IMP	Helens Bay car park J458828 Sheet 15	10 Miles Mostly paths and trails long bridle paths with a gentle ascent up to Helens Tower. Can be done in trainers/shoes, poles recommended as it can be muddy after rainfall	Allison Crawford 07843749814
23^rd August
30^th August	BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND NO WALK
6^th September
13^th September	White Park Bay, Ballintoy Harbour and Larrybane Quarry		Meet at White Park Bay Carpark	8 Miles Sandy beach, grassy paths, short road section and 2 brief hilly sections. Can be muddy in places. Boots and poles recommended.	Denise Wilson 07990632144
20^th September	Castlerock/Downhill	Near public toilets	On Castlerock beach at 11am to facilitate train travel	7 Miles Circular walk taking in Downhill Forest, Lord Bishops Estate, Mussenden Temple, Clifftop walk and Castlerock Village, Can be done in trainers or walking shoes but boots recommended if the weather has been wet. Poles would be helpful as uneven ground in places.	Rene Ireland 07932231983
27^th September
30^th September	AGM at Corrs Corner in the Maple Room 7PM for Refreshments, 7.30PM for Meeting

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