Kilbroney Ramblers
Location: County Down
Club Details
- Club Contact: Peter O’Rourke
- Email: kilbroneyramblers@gmail.com
- Website: www.kilbroneyramblers.com
About
Next year in 2023 we are celebrating our 10th anniversary as a club. Members travel from far and wide to join us on our walks in the Mournes and Cooley’s each Tuesday and Friday.
Our club is aimed primarily at the 50+ age group and we have multiple levels of walks available. This helps ensure that everybody enjoys the walking and banter that goes along with it. So whatever you prefer, whether it’s a leisurely walk or a more strenuous one, the club offers these options to you. You are welcome to join us on a walk without having to “officially” join the club. You can decide if you would like to join after you have have been out on a walk with us.
The club places particular emphasis on safety. Each walk is led by a qualified leader and often supported by other more experienced club members.
Walks commence each Tuesday and Friday between 9:45 and 10:00 from different locations which are outlined on the clubs website. Always check the day you walk as sometimes these locations may change due to weather or other factors.
When you first walk with us you are invited on a ’T’ walk, which takes place every Tuesday so you can gauge your own level of fitness and ability. After this you can decide if you want join in on the other grades.
Over the years we have also organised Spring and Autumn trips over 3 nights that have proved to be immensely popular. This gives members the option of visiting other places in Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales.
In summary
‘T’ Grade walk is for those who want a low level easy walks – about 2 hours. (Tuesdays)
‘C’ Grade walk is for members who are ready to take to the hills but not too strenuous – about 3 hours.(Tuesdays & Fridays)
‘C+’ Grade walk is for members who are ready to take to the hills and like a bit more of a challenge – about 4 hours. (Fridays)
‘B’ Grade walk is for the more fit members who want something a bit further and a bit higher – about 5 hours (Fridays)
Walk Schedule September-December 2023
Tue C Grade starts at 9.45, T Grade at 10. Fri C+/B Grade starts at 9.45, T/C starts at 10am |
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DAY |
DATE |
Grade |
Meeting Point |
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Tue |
26 September 2023 |
T/C |
Ravensdale Wood |
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Fri |
29 September 2023 |
T/C/C+/B |
Deers Meadow, T Grade to meet at Spelga Dam Car Park |
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Tue |
03 October 2023 |
T/C |
Carlingford Car Park |
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Fri |
06 October 2023 |
T/C/C+/B |
Kilbroney Forest Lower Car Park |
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Tue |
10 October 2023 |
T/C |
Slieve Gullion Courtyard |
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Fri |
13 October 2023 |
T/C/C+/B |
Leitrim Lodge Newtown Road |
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Tue |
17 October 2023 |
T/C |
Tollymore Outdoor Centre |
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Fri |
20 October 2023 |
T/C/C+/B |
Carricklittle car park, T Grade to share cars to Rourke’s Park |
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Tue |
24 October 2023 |
T/C |
Donard Forest Car Park |
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Fri |
27 October 2023 |
T/C/C+/B |
Lumpers Pub €5 Parking Fee |
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Tue |
31 October 2023 |
T/C |
Mourne Park, Driving Range Car Park |
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Fri |
03 November 2023 |
T/C/C+/B |
Meelmore Lodge, T Grade to Meet at Trassey Car Park |
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Tue |
07 November 2023 |
T/C |
Dolly’s Brae Car Park |
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Fri |
10 November 2023 |
T/C/C+/B |
Carlingford Car Park |
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Tue |
14 November 2023 |
T/C |
Leitrim Lodge, T Grade to Meet at Yellow Water Car Park |
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Fri |
17 November 2023 |
T/C/C+/B |
Donard Forest Car Park |
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Tue |
21 November 2023 |
T/C |
Ravensdale Wood |
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Fri |
24 November 2023 |
T/C/C+/B |
Gamekeepers Lodge £3 Parking Fee |
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Tue |
28 November 2023 |
T/C |
Tollymore Outdoor Centre |
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Fri |
01 December 2023 |
T/C/C+/B |
Kilbroney Forest Car Park, Christmas Lunch Downshire Hilltown |
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Tue |
05 December 2023 |
T/C |
Mourne Park, Driving Range Car Park |
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Fri |
08 December 2023 |
T/C/C+/B |
Lumpers Pub €5 Parking Fee |
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Tue |
12 December 2023 |
T/C |
Donard Forest Car park |
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Fri |
15 December 2023 |
T/C/C+/B |
Carricklittle Car Park, C Grade to share cars to Rourke’s Park |
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Tue |
19 December 2023 |
T/C |
Carlingford Car Park |
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Fri |
22 December 2023 |
T/C/C+/B |
Meelmore Lodge, T Grade to meet at Trassey Car Park |
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Tue |
26 December 2023 |
T/C |
Kilbroney Forest Lower Car Park |
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Fri |
29 December 2023 |
T/C/C+/B |
Donard Forest Car park |
Gallery
Kilbroney Ramblers
Some of the club members cooling their feet in the Blue Lough on a hot summers day