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

24th July 2025 to 6th August 2025

Thursday 24th July: Whitehead – Blackhead Path

We will take the 9.50 am train, arriving Whitehead 10.00 am. Alternatively, you can meet at Whitehead station at 10.00 am.
Walk starts promptly at 10.00 am from Whitehead Station and along the Blackhead Path as far as the caves, and back into Whitehead.

Tuesday 29th July: Carrickfergus Mill Ponds

Meet at Carrickfergus Railway Station. Train arrives from Belfast direction at 9.50 am.
Train arrives from Larne direction at 9:54 am. Walk starts promptly at 10.00 am.

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.

Wednesday 6th August: 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. 

Please note that there will be no further walks until September.

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Photos from October 2020 walk