Kilbroney Ramblers

Location: County Down
Walking Areas: Mournes | Ring of Gullion & Cooley Peninsula
Kilbroney Ramblers

Club Details

    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

     

    DAY

    DATE

    Grade

     

    Meeting Point

     

    Tue

    26 September 2023

    T/C

     

    Ravensdale Wood

         

    Fri

    29 September 2023

    T/C/C+/B

     

    Deers Meadow, T Grade to meet at Spelga Dam Car Park

    Tue

    03 October 2023

    T/C

     

    Carlingford Car Park

    Fri

    06 October 2023

    T/C/C+/B

     

    Kilbroney Forest Lower Car Park

    Tue

    10 October 2023

    T/C

     

    Slieve Gullion Courtyard

    Fri

    13 October 2023

    T/C/C+/B

     

    Leitrim Lodge Newtown Road

    Tue

    17 October 2023

    T/C

     

    Tollymore Outdoor Centre

    Fri

    20 October 2023

    T/C/C+/B

     

    Carricklittle car park, T Grade to share cars to Rourke’s Park

    Tue

    24 October 2023

    T/C

     

    Donard Forest Car Park

    Fri

    27 October 2023

    T/C/C+/B

     

    Lumpers Pub €5 Parking Fee

    Tue

    31 October 2023

    T/C

     

    Mourne Park, Driving Range Car Park

    Fri

    03 November 2023

    T/C/C+/B

     

    Meelmore Lodge, T Grade to Meet at Trassey Car Park

    Tue

    07 November 2023

    T/C

     

    Dolly’s Brae Car Park

    Fri

    10 November 2023

    T/C/C+/B

     

    Carlingford Car Park

    Tue

    14 November 2023

    T/C

     

    Leitrim Lodge, T Grade to Meet at Yellow Water Car Park

    Fri

    17 November 2023

    T/C/C+/B

     

    Donard Forest Car Park

    Tue

    21 November 2023

    T/C

     

    Ravensdale Wood

         

    Fri

    24 November 2023

    T/C/C+/B

     

    Gamekeepers Lodge £3 Parking Fee

    Tue

    28 November 2023

    T/C

     

    Tollymore Outdoor Centre

    Fri

    01 December 2023

    T/C/C+/B

     

    Kilbroney Forest Car Park, Christmas Lunch Downshire Hilltown

    Tue

    05 December 2023

    T/C

     

    Mourne Park, Driving Range Car Park

    Fri

    08 December 2023

    T/C/C+/B

     

    Lumpers Pub €5 Parking Fee

    Tue

    12 December 2023

    T/C

     

    Donard Forest Car park

    Fri

    15 December 2023

    T/C/C+/B

     

    Carricklittle Car Park, C Grade to share cars to Rourke’s Park

    Tue

    19 December 2023

    T/C

     

    Carlingford Car Park

    Fri

    22 December 2023

    T/C/C+/B

     

    Meelmore Lodge, T Grade to meet at Trassey Car Park

    Tue

    26 December 2023

    T/C

     

    Kilbroney Forest Lower Car Park

     

    Fri

    29 December 2023

    T/C/C+/B

     

    Donard Forest Car park

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