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)
July - December 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 June / July
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June Friday 14th
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All Walks
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Howth Trip postponed.
Due to the unfavourable weather forecast for Howth this Friday 14th June we have decided to postpone the trip to a future date. There will be a B, C+ and C walk in Kilbroney Park starting @ 10am |
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June Tuesday 18th
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T Walk
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Meet: Kilbroney Forest Lower Car Park. Grid Ref: IJ185181. T Leader Pat Mc Veigh 00447582591902, Peter O’Rourke. Paul Mc Garry. Apres: Kilbroney cafe
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June Friday 21st
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B/C+/C Walks
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Meet: Bloody Bridge. Grid Ref: IJ388271. B Leader Michael Gilmour 00447800833015. C+ Leader Martin Smith 0044 7793 505176. C Leader Paul McGarry 00447860778978. Apres: Niki’s Newcastle
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June Tuesday 25th
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T Walk
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Meet: Carlingford Car Park. Grid Ref: IJ189116. T Leader Peter O’Rourke 00447955098272, Paul Mc Garry, Chris Mc Alinden. Apres : The Food House
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June Friday 28th
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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 Chris McAlinden 00447808568428. Apres: The Food House
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July Tuesday 2nd
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T Walk
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Meet: Junction 20 (Half Door). Grid Ref: IJ072177. T Leader Paul Mc Garry, 00447860778978, Seamus Murphy, Peter O’Rourke Apres: Carrickdale Hotel
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July Friday 5th
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B/C+/C Walks
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Meet: Trassey Car Park Clonachullion. Grid Ref: IJ311314. B Leader William Mitchell 00447768486977. C+ Leader Frank O’Hare 00447766270282. C Leader Pat McBride 00447729197089. Apres: Meelmore Lodge
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July Tuesday 9th
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T Walk
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Meet: Mourne wood. Can walkers please try and share cars as parking is becoming a problem. Grid Ref: IJ277184. T Leader Pat McBride 00447729197089, Chris Mc Alinden,
Pat Mc Veigh. Apres: Kilbroney Cafe |
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July Friday 12th
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B/C+/C Walks
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Meet: Lumpers Pub. Grid Ref: IJ100108. B Leader Michael Gilmour 00447800833015. C+ Leader Frank McCrory 00447855458347. C Leader Chris Mc Alinden 00447808568428
Apres: Strandfield |
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July Tuesday 16th
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T Walk
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Meet: Donard Forest Car park. Grid Ref IJ373305. T Leader Chris Mc Alinden 00447808568428, Paul Mc Garry, Pat Mc Bride. Apres: Nikkis Cafe
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July Friday 19th
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B/C+/C Walks
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Meet: Deers Meadow. Grid Ref: IJ271252. B Leader William Mitchell 00447768486977.
C+ Leader Pat McBride 00447729197089. C Leader Paul Mc Garry 00447860778978. Apres: Downshire Hotel |
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July Tuesday 23rd
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T Walk
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Meet: Victoria Locks Car Park. Grid Ref: IJ100220. T leader Peter O’Rourke 0447955098272. Paul Mc Garry. Seamus Murphy. Apres: Carrickdale Hotel
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July Friday 26th
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B/C+/C Walks
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Meet: Silent Valley Car Park. Grid Ref: IJ306210. B Leader Peter O’Rourke 00447955098272. C+ Leader Martin Smith 0044 7793 505176. C Leader Paul Mc Garry 00447860778978. Apres: Carrick Cottage Cafe
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July Tuesday 30th
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T Walk
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Meet: Ravensdale Wood. Grid Ref: IJ082161. T Leader Seamus Murphy 00353873671861, Martin Smith, Peter O’Rourke. Apres: Carrickdale Hotel
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