Who we are

UFRC is a charitable organisation and the governing body for recreational walking in the North of Ireland. We have approx. 32 member clubs, with over 2,000 members, whose interests encompass all forms of recreational walkingranging from energetic mountain trekking to casual rambling.

We recognise and champion the well reported wellbeing benefits of walking and connection to nature. Walking is noncompetitive, inclusive and provides few significant barriers to entry and therefore is ideally positioned to help people realisethese benefits through adopting and sustaining participation in physical activity.

We are committed to supporting our clubs to encourage more people to walk safely and responsibly togetherin the outdoors.Although our primary objective is to support our affiliated clubs,we also promote the interests of club members by building linksto like-minded organisations; highlighting the economic benefits of walking tourism; advocating for enhanced access to the outdoors and by encouraging an appreciation and respect for the countryside.

To read UFRC’s vision, mission, and the strategic objectives that guide its work, click on its Strategic Plan.

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