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

16^th April 2025 to 3^rd June 2025

Wednesday 16^th April: Carrick – 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.

No walk Easter week

Thursday 1st May: 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 6^th May: 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.

Wednesday 14^th May: 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.

Thursday 22^nd May: 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. Please check that the train goes to your stop.

No walk week commencing 26^th May

Tuesday 3^rd June: Carrickfergus Marina area

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.

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

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Photos from October 2020 walk