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.

Schedule of Walks

TBA: 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 Carrickfergus 01

Wednesday 9th October: meet at Carrickfergus Railway Station Platform 2
We will take the 1.50 pm train, arriving Whitehead 2.00 pm
Walk starts promptly at 2.00 pm from Whitehead Station. Alternatively, you can meet at Whitehead station at 2.00 pm or Blackhead car park at 2.10/ 2.15 pm.

Walk details Whitehead 01

Tuesday 22nd October: 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 Carrickfergus 02

Wednesday 6th November: meet at Carrickfergus Railway Station Platform 2
We will take the 1.50 pm train, arriving Whitehead 2.00 pm.
Walk starts promptly at 2.00 pm from Whitehead Station. Alternatively, you can meet at Whitehead station at 2.00 pm.

Whitehead 02 – this walk is through the Beach Road Nature Reserve

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Tuesday 1st October: 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.

Carrickfergus 03 – This walk is through Legg Park and around the Carrickfergus Marina area.

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TBA: for those using public transport, meet at Joymount bus stop opposite the Library. We will take the 10.25 am. bus, arriving Whiteabbey Green car park about 10.48 am.
Walk starts promptly at 11.00 am from the Whiteabbey Green car park.

Walk details Loughshore at HazelBank

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Thursday 17th October: Walk in Victoria Park, Belfast. 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. Seats are available in the park and there is a 20p pay toilet in the car park.

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.

Thursday 14th November: 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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Wednesday 30th October: Holywood:

Transport: we will take the 9.54 train from Carrickfergus to Lanyon Place, arriving at 10.21, then the 10.42 train to Holywood.

Walk details: This is a walk from Holywood station along the coastal path as far as Seapark and back into Holywood. Return trains to Lanyon Place are at 16 and 46 minutes past the hour. Return trains from Lanyon Place to Carrickfergus are at 25 and 55 minutes past the hour.

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Tuesday 19th November: Ballyclare

Public transport is not feasible for this walk. I suggest car sharing where possible.

Meet in the car park of Six Mile Leisure Centre, Ballyclare at 2.00 pm. Walk starts at 2.10 pm. We will walk from the Leisure Centre car park through the Six Mile Park and into Ballyclare.

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Photos from October 2020 walk