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 listed, this is to give walk leaders the flexibility to decide the route on the day)
(Only meeting points listed, this is to give walk leaders the flexibility to decide the route on the day)
Walk Programme for February / March
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Feb Tuesday 19th
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T Walk
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Meet: Cornamuckla Car Park. Grid Ref: IJ119192. T leader Paul McGarry 00447860778978. Apres: Carrickdale Hotel
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Feb Friday 22nd
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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 Martin Smith 0044 7793 505176 C Leader Pat McBride 00447729197089. Apres: Orchard Café
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Feb Tuesday 26th
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T Walk
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Meet: Mourne Wood. Grid Ref: IJ277184. T Leader David McCourt 00447902731286
Apres: Kilbroney Cafe. |
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March Friday 1st
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B/C+/C Walks
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Meet: Trassey Car Park Clonachullion. Grid Ref: IJ311314. B Leader Michael Gilmour 00447800833015. C+ Leader Martin Smith 0044 7793 505176. C Leader Paul McGarry 00447860 778978. Apres: Meelmore Lodge
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March Tues 5th
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T Walk
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Meet: Carlingford Car Park. Grid Ref: IJ189116. T Leader Pat McBride 00447729197089
Apres: Orchard Cafe |
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March Friday 8th
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B/C+/C Walks
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Meet: Donard Park. Grid Ref: IJ373305. B Leader Peter O’Rourke 00447955098272. C+ Leader Martin Smith 0044 7793 505176. C Leader Pat McBride 00447729197089. Apres: Nikki’s Cafe
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March Tues 12th
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T Walk
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Meet: Kilbroney Forest Lower Car Park. Grid Ref: IJ185181. T Leader Pat McVeigh 0044758259190. Apres: Kilbroney Cafe
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March Friday 15th
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B/C+/C Walks
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Meet: Community Centre, Tullyframe Road, Attical. Grid Ref: IJ269190. B Leader William Mitchell 00447768486977. C+ Pat McBride 00447729197089. C Leader Peter O’Rourke 00447955098272. Apres: Carrick Cottage Cafe.
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March Tues 19th
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T Walk
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Meet: Donard Park. Grid Ref: IJ373305. T Leader Paul McGarry 00447860778978
Apres: Nikki’s Cafe |
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March Friday 22nd
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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 Michael Gilmour 00447800833015. C Leader Paul McGarry 00447860 778978. Apres: Carrick Cottage Cafe
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March Tues 26th
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T Walk
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Meet: Junction 20 (Half Door). Grid Ref: IJ072177. T Leader Peter O’Rourke 00447955098272. Apres: Carrickdale Hotel
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March Friday 29th
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B/C+/C Walks
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Meet: Lumpers Pub. Grid Ref: IJ100108. B Leader Pat McBride 00447729197089. C+ Leader Frank McCrory 00447855458347. C Leader William Mitchell 00447768486977.
Apres: Standfield House |
