Get Outside for National Map Reading Week
This week (16-22 October) marks National Map Reading Week- giving people the opportunity to get outside and brush up on their map reading skills. The national week, run by Ordnance Survey.. Read more
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Annual General Meeting – Saturday 14 October 2017
On behalf of the Executive Committee the membership from the affiliated clubs are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting on Saturday 14 October. The venue for this year’s meeting.. Read more
25+ years of BARF and upcoming 25th Anniversary of the first Irish Ascent of Everest
A talk will be held at Tollymore National Outdoor Centre next month. The event, which will take place at Tollymore National Outdoor Centre on 8 September, will discuss the history.. Read more
Proposed Windfarm for Mourne Mountains – Planning Application Reference Number: P/2015/0218/F (as amended)
The Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs [UFRC] on behalf of its members, submitted a response letter of objection, regarding the Amended Planning Application to construct a commercial wind turbine farm,.. Read more
Ballykeel Windfarm judicial review
UFRC has been granted leave to Judicially Review a decision made by Mid and East Antrim Council to grant full planning permission for a seven turbine windfarm at Ballykeel near.. Read more
UFRC Spring Gathering Highlights
The first UFRC Spring on Saturday 4th March 2017 was a huge success. The event which was held in Greenmount Agricultural College, Co. Antrim attracted walk enthusiasts from across Northern.. Read more
Wee Binnians Walking Festival Programme 2017
22nd – 24th September 2017 This Festival offers an action packed programme of guided mountain and lowland walks in the Mournes, Slieve Gullion and Cooley Mountains over varying distances and.. Read more
New walks open on one of Ireland’s most iconic headlands
Both of its names, Benmore and Fairhead, certainly reflect one of the most dramatic headlands in all of Ireland. Benmore from the Gaelic An Bhinn Mhór, means the great cliff.. Read more
UFRC Spring Gathering Sat 4th March 2017
The Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs Committee invite you to attend the first UFRC Spring Gathering to be held in Greenmount College, Co. Antrim on Saturday 4th March 2017. An.. Read more
UFRC Announce First Spring Gathering 2017
The UFRC Committee are pleased to announce the date of the federations first ‘Spring Gathering’. A unique event bringing together affiliated UFRC clubs and their member’s for a day of inspirational.. Read more
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November Wednesday walks in Oakfield Glen and on the Moira canal walk to the Broadwater.
Mark's photos of Victor's "B" lead over Slievenaglogh, around Lough Shannagh, over Doan and Carn Mountain.
Weekend morning Mournes shuttle, Park Shuttle Walk Charge £3 to £5 PP Depending on number in group and distance of shuttle Usually works £3.50 PP For most walking groups Phone/text 07516412076 Enquiries and booking
Who Wins? You Decide!
Voting is now open for the 2018 WalkNI Awards.This years there is also an opportunity to be in with a chance of winning a walking outfit worth £515 from Jackson Sports.Who Wins? You Decide! Voting is now open for the 2018 WalkNI Awards. Celebrate all that is great about walking in Northern Ireland by voting for your favourites.
By voting you could be in with a chance of winning a walking outfit worth £515 from Jackson Sports.
Follow the link to vote: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WalkNIAwards
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November Wednesday walks in Oakfield Glen and on the Moira canal walk to the Broadwater.
Mark's photos of Victor's "B" lead over Slievenaglogh, around Lough Shannagh, over Doan and Carn Mountain.
Weekend morning Mournes shuttle, Park Shuttle Walk Charge £3 to £5 PP Depending on number in group and distance of shuttle Usually works £3.50 PP For most walking groups Phone/text 07516412076 Enquiries and booking
Who Wins? You Decide!
Voting is now open for the 2018 WalkNI Awards.This years there is also an opportunity to be in with a chance of winning a walking outfit worth £515 from Jackson Sports.Who Wins? You Decide! Voting is now open for the 2018 WalkNI Awards. Celebrate all that is great about walking in Northern Ireland by voting for your favourites.
By voting you could be in with a chance of winning a walking outfit worth £515 from Jackson Sports.
Follow the link to vote: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WalkNIAwards
