This group was formed on 24th April 2013.
Total membership to date is 140.
Members come from the South Down, South Armagh area, specifically Rathfriland, Rostrevor, Warrenpoint and Newry. We also have members from Dundalk, Drogheda and Navan.
This club is aimed primarily at the 50+ age group and the speed and difficulty of the hill climbing will reflect this.
'T' (Tuesday) grade walk is for those who want to start with short low level easy walks – approx. 2 hours every Tuesday.
'C' grade walk is for members who are ready to take to the hills but not too strenuous – approx. 3 hours every Friday.
‘C+ ‘grade walk is a bit more challenging than the C grade for members who wish to move up a grade - approx. 4 hours every Friday.
'B' grade walk is for the more fit members who want something a bit more challenging – approx. 5 hours every Friday.
Prospective new members (who are not members of another hill walking club) must first come on a T walk and can progress to grade C, C+ and later to a grade B walk depending on their level of fitness.
C, C+ & B grade walks are every Friday. They start at the same location and the same time but take different routes.
The B walk is the most strenuous and challenging. See Leaflet for more club details.
Membership Application Form (pdf format)
Jan - June 2019 walk schedule (pdf format)
(Only meeting points are listed. This is to give walk leaders the flexibility to decide the route on the day)
(Only meeting points are listed. This is to give walk leaders the flexibility to decide the route on the day)
Walk Programme for April / May
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April Tuesday 23rd
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T Walk
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Meet: Ravensdale Wood. Grid Ref: IJ082161. T Leader Paul Mc Garry 00447860778978
Apres: Carrickdale Hotel |
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April Friday 26th
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B/C+/C Walks
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Meet: Carlingford Car Park. Grid Ref: IJ189116. B Leader William Mitchell 00447768486977. C+ Leader Pat McBride 00447729197089. C Leader Frank McCrory 00447855458347. Apres: Orchard Cafe
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April Tuesday 30th
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T Walk
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Meet: Murlough Car Park (12 Arches). Grid Ref: IJ396342. T Leader Pat Mc Bride 00447729197089. Apres: Nikki’s Cafe
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May Friday 3rd
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B/C+/C Walks
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Meet: Kilbroney Forest Lower Car Park. Grid Ref: IJ185181. B Leader Peter O’Rourke 00447955098272. C+ Leader Pat McBride 00447729197089. C Leader Paul McGarry 00447860 778978. Apres: Kilbroney Forest Cafe
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May Tuesday 7th
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T Walk
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Meet: Castlewellan town. Grid Ref: IJ342363. T Leader Pat McVeigh 00447582591902
Chris McAlinden. Peter O’Rourke. Apres: Nana’s Kitchen |
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May Friday 10th
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B/C+/C Walks
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Meet: Dunnywater / O'Rourkes Park. Grid Ref: IJ358223. B Leader William Mitchell 00447768486977. C+ Leader Martin Smith 0044 7793 505176. C Leader Frank O’Hare 00447766270282. Apres: Carrick Cottage Cafe
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May Tuesday 14th
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T Walk
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Meet: Donard Park. Grid Ref: IJ373305. T Leader Martin Smith 00447793505176
Paul Mc Garry. Peter O’Rourke. Apres: Nikki’s Cafe |
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May Friday 17th
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B/C+/C Walks
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Meet: Blue Quarry/Ott Car Park. Grid Ref: IJ279279. B Leader Michael Gilmour 00447800833015. C+ Leader Martin Smith 0044 7793 505176. C Leader Paul McGarry 00447860 778978. Apres: Downshire Hotel
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May Tuesday 21st
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T Walk
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Meet: Trassey Car Park Clonachullion. Grid Ref: IJ311314. T Leader Chris McAlinden 00447808568428. Pat McBride Peter O’Rourke Apres: Meelmore Lodge
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May Friday 24th
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B/C+/C Walks
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Meet: Lumpers Pub. Grid Ref: IJ100108. B Leader William Mitchell 00447768486977
C+ Leader Frank McCrory 00447855458347. C Leader Chris McAlinden 00447808568428. Apres: Strandfield |
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May Tuesday 28th
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T Walk
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Meet: Junction 20 (Half Door). Grid Ref: IJ072177. T Leader Paul McGarry 00447860778978. Seamus Murphy. Peter O’Rourke. Apres: Carrickdale Hotel
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May Friday 31st
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B/C+/C Walks
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Meet: Donard Park. Grid Ref: IJ373305. B Leader Michael Gilmour 00447800833015. C+ Leader Pat McBride 00447729197089. C Leader Frank McCrory 00447855458347. Apres: Niki’s Cafe
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