Larne Leisure Centre to Black Arch Walk
Date: Friday 5th My 2023
Short Walk: 3 miles/2 hours.
Walk Leader: Robin Larmour
Meeting Point: Entrance to Larne Leisure Centre Car Park at 11am
Car: Follow the Shore Road (A2) from Carrickfergus to Larne. Follow the signs to Larne town centre and at the roundabout with the large crown in the centre take the 3rd exit at the roundabout towards the coast road but then at the first set of traffic lights, about 400 yards after the roundabout turn right. There is a sign for Larne Leisure centre. Follow the road and take the 1st left into Tower Road and the Leisure Centre is at the end of the road on the left.
By Train : J/Town 10.09, Greenisland 10.12, Carrickfergus 10.20, Whitehead 10.31,
Larne Town 10.46
Then follow same directions as above to Leisure Centre. Approx 15 to 20 minute walk.
Alternatively those taking the train can be picked up at the station by myself or others who have taken their cars.
Return trains are at 2 minute before the hour from Larne Town, every hour.
Walk: The walk will be along the promenade to the Shore Road. There is one small incline that will be taken slowly. We will then walk on the well surfaced Shore Road footpath towards Drains Bay to the Black Arch and back again to the Leisure Centre going via Chaine Park and back down to the shore.
Lunch: A choice of the Prom Café at the Leisure Centre or the Curran Court Hotel or various cafes etc in Larne eg Creed.