A belated happy new year to you – it’s still January so I think I can get away with it! I’ve made a resolution to blog more frequently in 2024 as well as to continue rambling. I finished my 200 rambles challenge of 2023 on 31st December 2023 at Helen’s Bay on the shores of BelfastContinue reading “My Top Rambles of 2023”
Category Archives: Walks
Putting your Breast Foot Forward
After the successful completion of the Belfast City Marathon Walk on Sunday 1st May, my next challenge was Action Cancer‘s Breast Foot Forward Walk on Friday 10th June. This walk was only 10km compared to the 8 mile Belfast City Marathon Walk but the Action Cancer one was taking place in the evening rather thanContinue reading “Putting your Breast Foot Forward”
Walking the 40th Belfast City Marathon
It all started with a throwaway comment by Jean Haworth when we were finishing our Breast Cancer Now five mile walk in October 2021. “Well we’ve walked five miles so our next challenge should be the eight mile Belfast Marathon Walk in May.” So the seed was planted for the Belfast City Marathon Walk andContinue reading “Walking the 40th Belfast City Marathon”
Newcastle Promenade
With the majestic Mourne Mountains sweeping down to the sea, the promenade at the County Down town of Newcastle is a favourite seaside walk for me all year around. The starting point is the car park beside the Percy French Restaurant. Head towards the sea where you will see the start of the promenade toContinue reading “Newcastle Promenade”
North Down Coastal Path
The North Down Coastal Path starts at Holywood Esplanade in the east and finishes at Orlock Point which is east of Groomsport. Even though the whole path stretches for 16 miles, my regular walk starts at the Seafront Road in Cultra near the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club. Keeping the sea on your left,Continue reading “North Down Coastal Path”
Moira Demesne
Moira is a busy Co Down village which is famous for McCartneys butchers with its award winning sausages as well as a wide array of delicious eateries. But behind the bustling Main Street lies Moira Demesne or Moira Park as the locals call it. It’s a quiet oasis to escape to after some shopping, theContinue reading “Moira Demesne”
Hillsborough Forest
Located just off the Main Street in the picturesque Georgian village of Hillsborough, Hillsborough Forest is a great spot for a ramble in nature. It’s a popular choice among bird-watchers, dog walkers, photographers and nature-lovers as well as romantic couples, keep fit enthusiasts and families. The forest covers an area of almost 200 acres andContinue reading “Hillsborough Forest”
The Sponsored Walk
On Saturday 23rd October 2021, a group of “walkers” gathered at the coffee shop in Antrim Castle Gardens. The purpose was to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now on their “Wear it Pink” day to fund life-changing research and support for people diagnosed with breast cancer. The Walkers Let’s start by introducing the six walkersContinue reading “The Sponsored Walk”
