EAST ANTRIM RAMBLING CLUB

SUNDAY WALK PROGRAMME –Autumn/Winter 2020/2021

*  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
11^th October	Pigeon and Cock Mountain	No IMP	Sandbank Road carpark 3km off Kilkeel Road out of Hilltown J233277 Sheet No 29		8 Miles 400 Metres Challenging walk with steep ascents and descents on forest paths and sheep tracks Boots and poles essential		Jim Martin 07708069407
18^th October	Downhill/Castlerock	No IMP	Car park at the top of Castlerock town C773363 Sheet No 4 Meeting 11am, later start time to facilitate use of train Belfast Lanyon Place 9.20am Mossely West 9.33am Arriving at Castlerock 10.51am		7 Miles Road, forest, grassy tracks in Bishops Palace Demesne and Black Glen. Some steep steps so poles might be useful. Trainers or walking shoes should be fine unless weather is wet. National trust members should bring cards		Rene Ireland 07932231983
25^th October	North Down Coastal path	No IMP	Holywood station at 9.45am to catch 9.53am train to Bangor(or this train from Lanyon Place at 9.42am)		8 Miles Coastal path Can be done in trainers/walking shoes		Doris Craig 02891852211 07754546047
8^th November	Hazelbank Park to Campbell Memorial Garden to Mossley Mill, incorporating Mossley and Monkstown woods, NI Hospice Butterfly and Quiet Groves	No IMP	Hazelbank Park (roundabout at the end of M5) J352814 Sheet No 15		10 miles in total Linear walk Coastal and forest paths (Lunch at the replica World War 1 trench)		Gerard and Teresa Malone Gerard 07837637267 Teresa 07896330095
15^th November	Castlewellan Forest Park	No IMP	The Square Castlewellan J342363 Sheet 29		8 Miles 272 Metres Forest paths, uphill with some climbing Boots and walking poles recommended		Margaret Marshall 02890701537 07870134027
22^nd November	Derry/Londonderry	Meeting on the Belfast to Londonderry train 9.10am from Great Victoria Street 9.33am at Mossley West	Waterside train station		9 Miles Circular walk taking in Craigavon bridge, Foyle bridge, Peace bridge and historic city centre Return train from Waterside at 5.38pm Last train 7.38pm Can be done in trainers/walking shoes		Jennifer Austin 02893378604 07557371951
29^th November	***Cancelled due to Revised Covid-19 Regulations*** North Down Coast, Helens Bay, Crawfordsburn Country Park and the bridal path	No IMP	Helens bay car park J458828 Sheet 15		8 Miles Coastal path, forest trails up to waterfall Trainers/walking shoes should be fine unless weather has been wet.		Allison Crawford 07843749814
13^th December	Carnfunnock Country Park	No IMP	Drains Bay Car Park D388060 Sheet No 9		5 Miles Tarmac tracks in park,steps,rough tracks in forest. Trainers/walking shoes should be fine. Walking poles useful for some steep parts of the forest.		Rene Ireland 07932231983
20^th December	Laganvalley Regional Park Barnett Demesne and Giant’s Ring Club tradition, mince pies and mulled wine at Margaret’s after walk (this may change)	No IMP	Malone House car park Barnett Demesne J322692		8 Miles Trails and towpath of Laganvalley regional park and Belvoir Forest. Trainers/walking shoes should be fine unless weather has been wet. Poles useful in certain parts		Margaret Marshall 02890701537 07870134027
27^th December	CHRISTMAS BREAK- NO WALK	No IMP
10^th January	***Cancelled due to Revised Covid-19 Regulations*** Jordanstown Route, Hazelbank, Gideons green, Braden Glen, Valley Park and Newtownabbey way	No IMP	Loughstore car park Jordanstown		9 miles 200 metres Mostly paths, tracks can be muddy in places if wet. Can be done in trainers/walking shoes		Jim Martin 07708069407
17^th January	***Cancelled due to Revised Covid-19 Regulations*** Lead Mines,Clandeboye Estate, Mountain road, Blackwood	No IMP	Somme Centre BT23 7HP J499769 Sheet No 15		8 Miles Circular walk, mostly paths and trails with some road walking. Can be muddy underfoot if a lot of rain Boots and poles recommended		Eileen Carson 02891468319 07879280773
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
24^th January	***Cancelled due to Revised Covid-19 Regulations*** Woodburn Forest	No IMP	Car park on Woodburn Road, near Woodburn Presbyterian Church (BT38 9AQ) J366899 Sheet No 15	7 Miles Mostly forest tracks Can be muddy if a lot of rain Boots and poles recommended		Jennifer Austin 02893378604 07557371951
31^st January	***Cancelled due to Revised Covid-19 Regulations*** Newtownabbey Way/Carnmoney Hill	No IMP	Corrs Corner Roundabout Ballyclare Road, N’abbey. First on left after exit to Larne - leading to Business Park. J310846 Sheet 15	9 Miles, 200 metres ascent Corrs Corner, Newtownabbey Way to Carnmoney Hill summit and return. Forest track, short stretch on road, lane and open hill. Boots essential for hill section and poles recommended.		Jim Kyle 07505560821
14^th February	***Cancelled due to Revised Covid-19 Regulations*** Crockbrack way	No IMP	Mulligans Pub B40 Draperstown/ Moneyneany road. Directions, main Derry road. After passing Magera on the right, take left for Moneyneany. On entering village take left. Pub 1 mile on left H75451 Sheet 13	7 Mile 200 Metres Minor road, gravel path, open hillside Boots and poles recommended		Jim Martin 07708069407
21^st February	***Cancelled due to Revised Covid-19 Regulations*** Ballyholme beach, Groomsport and Orlock point	No IMP	Ballyholme car park. First left at Groomsport roundabout where the carriage way ends and take first right J495473	7/8 Miles Mostly coastal path with a little road walking Boots and poles recommended as it can be muddy if there has been a lot of rain		Eileen Carson 02891468319 07484144595
28^th February	***Cancelled due to Revised Covid-19 Regulations*** Cavehill	No IMP	Belfast Castle-Garden fountain	5 Miles 400 Metres Taking in 3 tops Colinward, Ballaghahagan Cairn and McArts Boots and poles recommended		Cyril McAteer 02890710887 07879280773
14^th March	Causeway Coast	No IMP	Car park, Portballintrae C928424	7 miles 180 metres ascent Coastal path from Portballintrae to Giant’s Causeway and return		Jim Kyle 07505560821
21^st March	Belfast parks	No IMP	At front of Botanic train station	8 Miles Circular walk taking in Ormeau Park, Victoria Park and Titanic Quarter This walk can be done in trainers/walking shoes		Allison Crawford 07843749814
28^th March	Mourne trails at bases of Ott,Slieve Lough Shannagh ,Meelbeg and Meelmore encompassing Trassey track and Mourne way	No IMP	Ott Blue Quarry Car park J279279 Sheet No 29	9 Miles 120 Metres ascent Rough trails Full mountain gear required		Gerard and Teresa Malone Gerard – 07837637267 Teresa - 07896330095

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