EAST ANTRIM RAMBLING CLUB

SUNDAY WALK PROGRAMME – Autumn/Winter 2023/2024 

*  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
1^st October	Larne/Drains Bay	Sandyknowes (layby on A6 to Templepatrick) 9.45am	Pound Street Carpark.  This is signposted off the duel carriageway as you approach Larne.  Carpark on right.	8 Miles Inver Glen, Emigration Park, Chaines Tower and Promenade. Can be done in walking shoes/trainers	Jim Martin 07708069407
8^th October	Omeath/Carlingford Greenway	Junction 6 on M1 First exit on left, carpark on left on Saintfield road, Lisburn 9.30am	Granvue Hotel, Station Road, Omeath.  As you enter Omeath take left before garage. Park at sea front or Carpark on left.	8 Miles A flat walk, can be done In walking shoes/trainers.	Jim Martin 07708069407
15^th October	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	9 Miles Mostly coastal path, beach and a little road walking. Boots and poles recommended as can be muddy under foot if there has been a lot of rain	Eileen & Allison Eileen Carson 07484144595 Allison Crawford 07843749814
22^nd October	Postponed due to a family bereavement Davagh Forest and Beaghmore Stone circles	Sandyknowes (layby on A6 to templepatrick) 9am	First car park as you enter Davagh Forest Park. H694862	7/ 8 Miles Stoney forest track for part of the walk boardwalk and boardwalk. Hiking boots and poles recommended	Denise & Sandra Denise Wilson 07990632144 Sandra Aldridge 07909971779
29^th Oct.	Halloween Weekend- No walk
5^th November	North Down Coastal Path	No IMP	Holywood train station carpark	9 Miles Walking from Holywood along the coastal path to Bangor. Can be done in trainers/walking shoes. Taking the train back to Holywood. 3.25pm, 4.25pm	Heidi Hewitt 07973524682
12^th November	Castlewellan Loanens	No IMP	The Square Castlewellan 3342363 Sheet 29	9 Miles Mostly country lanes and some road walking. Can be done in trainers/walking shoes.	Allison Crawford 07843749814
19^th November	Belfast Docks	No IMP	The Blue Fish on Donegall Quay Ref “the Blue Fish” on google maps	6+Miles Sailortown, Clarendon Docks, Lagan Weir Bridge, Maritime Heritage Trail, Titanic, Pump House. Can be done in trainers/walking shoes.	Rene Ireland 07932231983
26^th November	Delamont Country Park	No IMP	Net walk(near the harbour) Killyleagh J531524 Sheet 21	7 Miles Circular walk from Killyleagh harbour to Delamont Country Park and Gibbs Island. Mostly track and road. Gibbs Island can be wet under foot. Boots recommended.	Margaret Marshall 02890701537 07870134027
3^rd Dec.	TBC
10^th Dec.r	TBC
17^th December	Lagan Valley Regional Park Barnett Demesne and Giants ring. (Please bring along your Santa Hats) Club tradition, mince pies and mulled wine at Margaret’s house after the walk!	No IMP	Malone House Car Park Barnett demesne J322692	8 Miles Trails and towpath in 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
24^th December	Christmas Day- No Walk
31^st Dec.	Happy New Year- NO Walk
7^th January	Tollymore Forest Park, Donard Forest and Newcastle seafront.	No IMP	Donard Car Park	8 Miles Forest tracks and foot pavements. Boots/ Poles recommended	Jim & Allison Crawford 07843749814
14^th January	Whitehead area.	No IMP	Meeting in the Harbour car park in Whitehead	9 miles. (Options to shorten.) The walk will include Blackhead path, Gobbins Centre, Jubilee Wood and Beach Road Nature Reserve. Mostly hard surfaces.  Jubilee Wood may be very muddy - or icy - depending on weather.	Jennifer Austin 07827393449
21^st Jan.	Postponed until 4^th February due to very poor weather conditions forecast for 21^st January.. Cranny Falls and Glenarm Forest	Sandyknowes (layby on A6 to Templepatrick) at 09:15.	At harbour lights café Carnlough (beside the white bridge) at 10:30. D287181 Sheet 9. Parking behind the Spar.	Combined distance of both walks - 7-8 miles Walk up the former rail track to Cranny Falls, onto grassy/stony trail past quarries, continuing to a quiet road bringing us back to the town and toilets. Lunch at the harbour (takeaway coffee available) Drive to Glenarm, walk to the forest and do the forest loop (fairly steep trail to top).	Rene Ireland 07932231983
28^th Jan.	Comber Greenway - Dundonald	No IMP	Car park at Stormont play park (entrance opposite St Molua’s church).	Approx. 8.5miles. We will head via the Comber Greenway to Billy Neill playing fields and return via Moat Park Dundonald and a shorter stretch of the Greenway. Walking shoes should be adequate. One section of very short, steep steps to the top of the moat - not obligatory!	Hilary and Barbara Hilary-07968210530
4^th February	Cranny Falls and Glenarm Forest	Sandyknowes (layby on A6 to Templepatrick) at 09:15.	At harbour lights café Carnlough (beside the white bridge) at 10:30. D287181 Sheet 9. Parking behind the Spar.	Combined distance of both walks - 7-8 miles Walk up the former rail track to Cranny Falls, onto grassy/stony trail past quarries, continuing to a quiet road bringing us back to the town and toilets. Lunch at the harbour (takeaway coffee available) Drive to Glenarm, walk to the forest and do the forest loop (fairly steep trail to top).	Rene Ireland 07932231983
11^th February	Postponed for safety reasons until 24^th March because of treacherous conditions underfoot. Binevenagh Mountain	Sandyknowes (layby on A6 to Templepatrick) LEAVE IMP AT 9.15AM SHARP	Leighery Road layby C705315 Sheet 4 (coming from Castlerock), first left after Bellarena train crossroads, than left again and carry on passed St Aidans until you come to Leighery Road. Turn right onto Leighery road and the layby is on the left after about 1km.	8 Miles, 385 Metres Circular walk, fairly steep ascents and descents, boots and poles essential.	Gerard & Teresa Malone Gerard-07837637267 Teresa-07896330095
18^th February	Peatlands Park and the Argory near Dungannon (Junction 13 Loughgall on M1) Snowdrop viewing at the Argory (NT membership card needed for this)	Junction 6 on M1 First exit on left, carpark on left on Saintfield road, Lisburn 9.30am	Peatlands Park Junction 13 – M1 H901 601 Sheet 19	8 Miles (further 1-2 Miles at the Argory) Tracks, boardwalks over bog. Sometimes very wet under foot so boots and poles recommended	Margaret Marshall 02890701537 07870134027
25^th Feb.	Davagh Forest and Beaghmore Stone circles	Sandyknowes (layby on A6 to Templepatrick) 9am	First car park as you enter Davagh Forest Park. H694862	7/ 8 Miles Stoney forest track for part of the walk boardwalk and boardwalk. Hiking boots and poles recommended	Denise & Sandra Denise Wilson 07990632144 Sandra Aldridge 07909971779
3^rd March	Cancelled due to saturated ground conditions and the increasing possibility of hill snow at the weekend. Mournes ( 4 low summit challenge) Slieveloughshannagh,Doan,Carn and Ott	Carryduff shops at McAll’s Tiles- LEAVE IMP AT 9.15AM SHARP	Ott/Blue Quarry Car Park or laybys J279278 Sheet 29	350 Metres, 6 Miles, Stoney Paths, Gorse, Bog, Stiles, full mountain gear required.	Gerard & Teresa Gerard 07837637267 Teresa 07896330095
10^th March	Mother’s Day- No Walk
17^th March	St Patricks Day- No walk
24^th March	Binevenagh Mountain	Sandyknowes (layby on A6 to Templepatrick) LEAVE IMP AT 9.15AM SHARP	Leighery Road layby C705315 Sheet 4 (coming from Castlerock), first left after Bellarena train crossroads, than left again and carry on passed St Aidans until you come to Leighery Road. Turn right onto Leighery road and the layby is on the left after about 1km.	8 Miles, 385 Metres Circular walk, fairly steep ascents and descents, boots and poles essential.	Gerard & Teresa Malone Gerard-07837637267 Teresa-07896330095
31^st March	Easter – No Walk

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