Governing body for Rambling and Hill-Walking Clubs in the North of Ireland.

Affiliated to the Ramblers Association http://www.ramblers.org.uk

Working closely with the Mountaineering Council of Ireland.

Errigal and Dunlewey Lough through the rusty barrel

Providing a forum for its 29 clubs - almost 1700 individual members - promoting their interests, encouraging recreational walking, an appreciation and respect for the countryside, working to obtain improved access to the beautiful areas which abound in the region, building and strengthening links to likeminded organisations locally, nationally and internationally.

information from Hon.Secretary:
may walker,
4 woodvale park, dungannon.BT71 6db

 secretary@ufrc-online.co.uk

UFRC are keen to build up a database of e-mail addresses of individual club members , this allows our Officers to send information directly .  Many walking clubs do not have regular internal meetings so dissemination of information from club secretaries is sometimes slow. If you wish to be contacted in this way either send the name, club  and e-mail address directly to our
Secretary  

If you have ideas, articles or useful information which you would like to see in the web site please contact
Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs ,using this link .
 

SEE UFRC NEWS PAGE FOR PHOTOS AND REPORT

Read our Oct '08 Newsletter
 

Our Chairman Reg Magowan represents the UFRC on the Ulster Way Advisory Committee. In preparation for the new Ulster Way  CAAN wish to carry out an audit of the existing signage throughout N I to ensure accurate way-marking is in place prior to the launch in 2009. CAAN have asked for our help. They have divided the route into sections and are urgently looking for volunteers to assist with the audit. Reg asks members to get involved - even if you only cover the section nearest your home it will help.
If you are interested in getting involved please contact clare@countrysiderecreation.com

For details see UFRC News Page

On Ulster Way between Crockmore and Crockbrack, Co Derry
                                         

North Down Coastal Path at Groomsport

An access issue appears to be developing at the Caravan Park near Groomsport.  Visit our ACCESS page for more details.  You can help by downloading and returning the
EVIDENCE FORM .
 

 Section of Lecale Way closing for 3 weeks in October- Detail

North Coast Access problem close to resolution
See UFRC News page 

An interesting and informative blog, written in a chatty and informal style. Much information you might want on walking (and a lot more) is here . 
www.sixgolds.com/stmwalk.htm

Have a look at :

Available Courses  in N.I.
(click for details)

Details of E& LB Courses
(click for details)

the Walkers Assn of Ireland Website
http://www.walkersassociation.ie
 

All walking clubs need to be insured.
Civil liability insurance is especially
important . Personal insurance should also be
considered . 
See our  section on Club Insurance

From UFRC Secretary
Latest on Access situation in N.I.
(click for details)the if
 

Something every club can do.

 Down Danderers
beach clean-up walk

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