Rambling

Rambling Section

Next Walk : Donegal Ramble

Weekend in Glenties – 30/31 October 2015

Highland Hotel – 95 Euro B&B and Dinner one night included

Walk followed by the Rugby Final !

Saturday 23 March
If interested in going contact Raymond at raymond.patton@tilosltd.co.uk
Or Robert at robert.logan@btinternet.com
  • For your diary the following dates have been earmarked for upcoming rambles with venues to be advised.
  • Saturday 20 April
  • Saturday 18 May

Five walks completed (2013) around Blackhead Lighthouse.

2013 Saturday 16 February -Completed (22 participants)
Coast Road near Garron Point to the deserted Galboly village to Lough Galboly.  The traverse of the Plateau continues passing Knockore, Turnly’s Seat, Loughfine and Loughnatrosk on the way eventually to Carnlough!

 

 

2012 – Completed 5 Around Lighthouse

1st completed on Sunday 29 January 2012– (Very wet and windy conditions, total of 11 stalwart walkers turned out)

2nd Completed on Easter Monday following participation in the walk around Whitehead ( Fun Run)

3rd Completed on Saturday 11 August – Members supported the “Friends of Whitehead” by walking the route. Numbers being counted and petition signed in support of remedial work and ongoing maintenance of the path.

4th Completed in October following participation in the walk of small group of Members

5th Completed on Sunday 23 December – 18-20 participants returned to Club for Mulled Wine & Mince Pies/Shortbread


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Contact Points:

Raymond Patton – Mobile :  07710612217

Lenny Entwistle – Mobile :   07706333398

Document : Preparations for a walk – checklist

Useful Information : Link UsefulWalkingInfo

In case of an emergency all Members and Visitors taking part in Rambles organised by the Rambling section must complete this form :Contact /Medical Consent Form. This will be held in confidence by the Leader of the walk.

First Aiders :Lennie Entwistle / Raymond Patton

Regular Walks :

5 planned walks per year to the Blackhead Lighthouse and returning to the Clubhouse. Approx duration, 1.5 hours. (Steps are involved in ascending the cliff path to the Lighthouse) Dates published on Website and members notified by email & text on a regular basis.

Previous Walks :

Saturday 9th June  2012 : ( 7 Participants )- 8 others joined.  Venue  -Craigfad loughs above Carnlough : Distance 5 Miles
Saturday 21st April  2012 : ( 9 Participants )  Venue Mourne Mountains, Spelagh Dam : Distance 4 Miles
Saturday 10th March 2012 : (22 participants ) Venue Glenariff forest park : Distance 5.9 Miles :Start/Finish point Larragh LodgeTerrain is mostly forest path, steep in places ,Features include scenic river walk and hopefully views of Mull of Kintyre

 

Saturday 28 January 2012 – Lough Shannagh, Mourne Mountains (11 participants) Jim’s Gallery
2011 – Around the Lighthouse Walks 1st : 23 January 2011- COMPLETED 2nd : 23 October 2011 – COMPLETED – (wet conditions : 12 attendees) 3rd : 20 November 2011 – COMPLETED – (good conditions : 22 attendees)4th : 18 December 2011 –  COMPLETED – with approx 26 attendees

5th : 26 December 2011 – COMPLETED – with approx 16 attendees

: photos on Flickr.
Saturday 8 October 2011 – Errigal Co.Donegal (25 participants) Jim’s Gallery
Saturday 26 March 2011- Antrim Hills Way ( 15 participants) CAYC flickr link
Saturday 19 February 2011- Castlewellan Forest Park (27 participants) – CAYC flickr link
Boxing Day 26 December 2010- completed walk in chilly, icy conditions. ( 15 participants)
Saturday 25 September 2010 – Walk on Errigal, Donegal. Stay over in local Hostel. Organiser Jim Kitchen. ( 23 participants)
Sunday 5 September 2010 – Around the Lighthouse ( 3rd of 5 ) Nordic Pole walkers supported this outing
Monday 26 May 2010 – Around the Lighthouse (2nd of 5) low turnout due to clash of activities
Saturday 8 May 2010 – Glenariff, Antrim Hills 12 participants
Sunday 7 March 2010 – Around the Lighthouse (1st of 5) approx 30 participants.
Saturday 20 February 2010 – Antrim Hills- section of the Ulster way ending at Glenarm (9 Miles -16 participants)
Saturday 23 January 2010 – Mourne Mountains (19 participants)
Sunday 27 December 2009 – Around the Lighthouse
Saturday 12 December 2009 – Around the Lighthouse
Saturday 5 December 2009 – Ramble at Fairhead
Sunday 15 November 2009 -Ramble at Cavehill Country Park.
Sunday 25 October 2009 – Around the Lighthouse
Saturday 3 October 2009 – Ramble in the Kingdom of Mourne
Monday 15 June 2009 – Around the Lighthouse
Saturday 16 May 2009: Poster Where: The Kingdom of Mourne Start: Trassey Track Finish: Bloody Bridge Distance: 12 K/ 7.5 miles Maps: OSNI Discoverer Sheet 29. OSNI Mourne Country Outdoor Pursuits Map Terrain: Mountainous. Good tracks and paths for the most part, some stretches are rough and bouldery and can be wet underfoot Difficulty: Moderate How: Mini-bus pick-up at Yacht Club @ 9.00 am: returning at approx 6:30pm Price: To be confirmed depending on numbers (approx £10 – £15) All queries to Lenny Entwistle/ Raymond Patton/ Dessie Nixon
Monday 13 April 2009 – A walk took place on Black Mountain.
Saturday 21 February 2009 – Strangford Lough Nature walk on was an excellent event supported by approx 30 walkers.
Friday 26 December 2008 – Around the Lighthouse