Strollers

Convenor: Teresa Connor Tel: 07811 971051
Day/Time: Various days and times. See published list below.

This walking group has been formed to accommodate those who want a short walk conducted at a leisurely pace and are more interested in fresh air and companionship than clocking up miles. Walks normally last approximately 1 hour/ 1 hour and a quarter.

All are welcome BUT It is imperative that you complete a form before you attend a walk for the first time, otherwise you will not be able to participate. Please contact Teresa for details.

Please Note that walks may be cancelled during inclement weather.

STROLLERS SCHEDULE

18th June 2025 to 8th July 2025

Wednesday 18th June: Carrick – Mill Ponds

Meet at Carrickfergus Railway Station. Train arrives from Belfast direction at 1.50 pm.
Train arrives from Larne direction at 1:54 pm. Walk starts promptly at 2.00 pm.

Walk details – Starting from Carrickfergus train station, we will walk past the Mill Ponds, through Shaftesbury Park, and Marine Gardens to Fisherman’s Quay and return to Carrickfergus town centre.

Tuesday 24th June: Whitehead 02 – Beach Road Nature Reserve

We will take the 1.50 pm train, arriving Whitehead 2.00 pm. Alternatively, you can meet at Whitehead station at 2.00 pm.
Walk starts promptly at 2.00 pm from Whitehead Station to Beach Road Nature Reserve and back into Whitehead.

Thursday 3rd July: Walk in Victoria Park, Belfast.

Transport: Leaving Carrickfergus on the 9.54 am train to Lanyon Place, we will take the Glider G1 to Holywood Arches. Gliders run every 7-8 minutes.  We will return by Glider to Lanyon Place.  Trains run as far as Whitehead at 25 minutes past the hour and 5 minutes to the hour. Refreshments are available at local cafes on the Newtownards Road. 

Walk details – Starting from C S Lewis Square we will walk to Victoria Park, round the loop in the park and back to C S Lewis Square.  This should take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. 

Tuesday 8th July: Walk in Botanic Gardens, Belfast

Transport: we will take the 9.54 am train from Carrickfergus to Botanic station.

Walk details – From the station we will walk up Botanic Avenue to and around Botanic Gardens. We may take in the Tropical Ravine and/ or the Palm House. There is a coffee shop in the museum and plenty of coffee shops in Botanic Avenue. Return trains are every 30 minutes at 10 to the hour and 20 past the hour. Please check that the train goes to your stop.

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Photos from October 2020 walk