EAST ANTRIM RAMBLING CLUB

SUNDAY WALK PROGRAMME – SUMMER 2019

* All walks start at 10.30 am at the WALK MEETING POINT (exception in case of A-B walk) - 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.

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
14^th April	Belfast Hills Divis Mountain, Black Hill, Heath Trail	No IMP	Car park on Divis Road J266741 Sheet 15	10 miles 400 metres Gradual ascent – hard surface, bog and boardwalk – boots needed	Jim Martin 07708069407
19^th – 23^rd April – Easter trip to Co Mayo, staying at Hotel Newport in Newport					Allison and Jim Crawford 07843749814 07985566182 (Jim)
28^th April	Mournes Tollymore trails (A-B)	No IMP	Donard car park, Newcastle (point B) J374305 Sheet 29	9 miles 210 metres Forest paths, grassy trails Boots and poles recommended Only 2 people per car please to point B	Gerard and Teresa Malone 07837637267 07896330095
12^th May	Castlewellan Forest Park	Carryduff Shops (just beyond Eight South Restaurant) BT8 8DN 9.30 am	The Square, Castlewellan J342363 Sheet 29	8 miles 272 metres Forest paths (with bluebells) and hills – some climbing Boot and walking poles recommended	Margaret Marshall 0280701537 07870134027
19^th May	Causeway Coast Whitepark Bay, Ballintoy, Larrybane Head	Sandyknowes roundabout (hard shoulder on A6) 9.00 am	Whitepark Bay car park D013437 Sheet 5	7 miles Coastal paths through sand dunes, on beach, country road and grass headland path – small rocky shore section. Boots and poles recommended	Jim Kyle 07505560821 02890801321
26^th May	Mournes Brandy Pad trail via Hare’s Gap (A-B)	No IMP	Bloody Bridge car park (point B) J388272 Sheet 29	7.3 miles 550 metres Rocky paths, rough trails, soft ground Full mountain gear Only 2 people per car please to point B	Gerard and Teresa Malone 07837637267 07896330095
9^th June	Causeway Coast Portstewart, Bann barmouth,  Portrush (A-B) Point A is National Trust parking – payment or NT card	Sandyknowes roundabout (hard shoulder on A6) 9.15 am	Portrush West Strand (Point B) C857402 Sheet 4	9 miles Beach, sand dunes, coastal path Trainers or trail shoes would be adequate Only 2 people per car please to point B	Jennifer Austin 07557371951
16^th June	Delamont Country Park	Carryduff Shops (beside Eight South Restaurant) BT8 8DN 9.30 am	Net Walk (near the harbour) Killyleagh J531524 Sheet 21	7 miles Starting at Killyleagh Harbour, then Delamont Country Park, Gibbs Island and back to the harbour Although mostly track and road, Gibbs Island can be soggy – boots best	Margaret Marshall 02890701537 07870134027
23^rd June	Mournes Slieve Donard (belated birthday celebration for Eileen!)	Carryduff Shops As above 9.30 am	Donard Park car park J373305 Sheet 29	6 miles 850 metres Strenuous walk with steep ascents and descents Full mountain gear essential	Eileen Carson 02891468319 07484144595
30^th June	Sperrins Craignamaddy Circuit	Sandyknowes roundabout (hard shoulder on A6) 9.00 am	Car park at foot of Barnes Gap (between Draperstown and Plumbridge in Glenelly Valley - AONB) H552905 Sheet 13	10 miles Moderate climbing, mixed terrain –some on bog so boots essential and poles if desired	Rene Ireland 07932231983
14^th July	North Down Coast Seapark/Holywood parks and coastal paths	No IMP	Car park at Seapark J458828 Sheet 15	8 miles Circular walk to Redburn Forest, Holywood parks and coastal path Gentle gradient - trainers should suffice unless wet weather	Allison and Jim Crawford 07843749814 07985566182 (Jim)
21^st July	Mount Stewart Demesne (NT members bring cards, otherwise entrance fee)	No IMP	Shepherd’s hut to right of entrance (main car park might be full – overflow car park in field) J553687 Sheet 21	7 miles Circular walk mostly on designated paths Trainers or trail shoes might suffice if weather is dry. Can be muddy in places in wet weather	Margaret Lark 07530177894 Jean Cameron 0289334 4244
28^th July	Causeway Coast The two castles - Dunluce to Dunseverick (A-B)	Sandyknowes roundabout 9.15 am	Dunseverick harbour car park (Point B) D000446 Sheet 5	10 miles Road, track, coastal path, beach Trainers should suffice if weather is dry Only 2 people per car please to point B	Jennifer Austin 07557371951
11^th August	North Down Coast Helen’s Bay to Groomsport	No IMP	Helen’s Bay car park J458828 Sheet 15	12 miles There and back – mostly coastal path, road and tracks Trainers should suffice	Doris Craig 02891852211 07754546047
18^th August	Slieve Gullion	Junction 6, M1 Off-slip to A49, small car park immediately left 9.30 am	Courtyard car park in Slieve Gullion Forest Park J042196 Sheet 29	10 miles Steep climb to the cairn (570m) then rough descent to road Boots and poles please	Rene Ireland 07932231983
25^th August	Lough Foyle area (area of outstanding natural beauty - AONB) Binevenagh Mountain	Sandyknowes roundabout (hard shoulder on A6) 9.00 am	St Aidan’s church car park off A2 on coast road Castlerock-Limavady C677314 Sheet 4	8 miles 385 metres Circular walk with steep ascents/descents on forest paths, sheep tracks and cliff tops Boots and poles essential	Jim Kyle 07505560821 02890801321
8^th September	Rostrevor area Kilbroney forest park Slieve Martin Knockshee	Junction 6, M1 Off-slip to A49, small car park immediately left 9.00 am	Kilbroney Forest car park J186182 Sheet 29	10 miles Circular walk with steep ascents and descents on forest paths and sheep tracks Boots and poles essential	Eileen Carson 02891468319 07484144595
15^th September	Mournes Hen, Cock and Pigeon mountains	Carryduff Shops (beside Eight South Restaurant) BT8 8DN 9.30 am	Sandbank Road car park (3km off Kilkeel Rd out of Hilltown) J233277 Sheet 29	Challenging walk with steep ascents and descents 8 miles 500-600 metres Full mountain gear essential	Jim Martin 07708069407
22^nd September	Mournes Slieve Meelmore	Carryduff Shops (beside Eight South Restaurant) BT8 8DN 9.30 am	Meelmore Lodge J306307 Sheet 29	5 miles 550 metres Challenging climbs Full mountain gear essential	Susan Clements 07724071699 Mary Johnston 07963089515
29^th September	Belfast Hills Cavehill – Colinward, Ballaghahan Cairn, McArt’s Fort.	No IMP	Castle Garden Fountain NO TRAINS INVOLVED	5 miles 350 metres Paths could be muddy – boots required – and poles for those who prefer to use them	Cyril McAteer 02890710887 07879280773

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