Woodland Trust, Rathfern (Newtownabbey) to Carnmoney Hill

Date: 3rd May

Short Walk: 3.5 miles, approx. 2 hours
Leaders: Marion Mahaffey & Helen White

Meeting Point: Layby at Woodland Trust in Rathfern Estate at 10.30 a.m. with the walk starting at 10.45 a.m.

There are toilets at the Sovereign Centre.

Transport: By Car.

·         Drive along the Shore Road to roundabout at Whiteabbey.  Take Station Road to another roundabout on Doagh Road. 

·         Go straight up O’Neills Road.

·         Just after the traffic lights turn right.

·         Drive straight until you come to Woodland Trust entrance on Left.

·         There is a layby at the entrance pillars.

·         There are two other car parks close by.

Terrain:

The terrain can be challenging and mixed.

Some flat areas. A lane which is uneven with a slight incline that can be muddy

There are styles where you need to be able to raise your leg high.

The views and flowers are spectacular

Refreshments:

Bring water and a snack.

It would be good to have lunch at a view point but if the weather is inclement lunch can be at Hillside Garden Centre once we have returned to the cars