Antrim Hills 5-6 Oober 2013 Aooato Spals Special oers and promotions for accommodation are availiable locally for festival walkers. Please contact Larne Visitor Information Centre for more information (see below for more details). Upoig Events in Lare HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING TABLE QUIZ IN MATTIES 2nd October 2013 15th October LARNE GROUPS RSPB ART IN THE PARK: HALLOWEEN 2nd October 2013 MASK MAKING (DROP IN EVENT) 19th October OTHELLO 4th October LEARN TO FACE PAINT HALLOWEEN WORKSHOP SOUND IN VISION' 20th October PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITON Monday - Friday / October - November 2013 LARNE ALIVE HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGNZA MOUNTHILL FAIR 26th October 2013 5th October 2013 GHOST TRAIN RIDES TREASURE HAUNT 26th October 5th October 2013 HABITAT CREATION DAY MAGICAL STORY TELLING 27th October 6th October HALLOWEEN JUNIOR GOLF CAMP MAKE A BIRD FEEDER 28th October - 1st November 2013 12th October For futher details: Larne Visitor CARNFUNNOCK HISTORY HIKE InformationCentre 13th October Email: [email protected] Tel: 028 282 60088 Essental Kit List We recommend: Sturdy Rucksack capable of holding The mid layer and base layer will be at all your gear which must have a waterproof your own discretion - inner or external waterproof / windproof cover. Two pairs of good quality walking socks. One good quality waterproof / Two pairs of warm gloves. windproof outer shell (coat). A warm hat to cover head and ears which can Waterproof over trousers. be worn under coat hood. Proper walking boots - You will not One pair of gaiters. be permitted to start walk if footwear Water bottle. is unsuitable. Walk Gres Moderate – an introduction to hill walking for condent walkers with a reasonable level of tness - duration 4-5 hours. Challenging – for walkers with some experience of hill walking over open countryside and a good level of tness - duration 5-6 hours. Antrim Hills Walkig Festival Saturay 5th Oober Moderate – Loughs Walk Meeting point: Londonderry Arms, Carnlough Registration: From 11.00am in Londonderry Arms Walk starts: From Londonderry Arms car park at 11.30am Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5k) Total ascent: 1,250 feet (220m) Duration: 4 hours Walk nishes: Carnlough at 3.30 approx (complementary soup & rolls in hotel!) Description: Explore ve of the loughs on the Garron Plateau. Following rst the Largy Road and then the Gortnagory Road take the track past the disused quarry and climb steadily to Loughnatrosk. Continue along an old mountain road past Loughne before turning south to pass Denny’s Lough, Loughnabrick and on to Lough Fad which is one of several lough’s stocked with brown trout. The route then descends to meet a track and the Waterfall Road then down past the spectacular Cranny Falls and back to Carnlough. Challenging – Garron Challenge Meeting Point: Londonderry Arms Carnlough Registration: From 9.00am in Londonderry Arms Bus departs: 09.30am from Carnlough (Glens Brae 10.30am) Walk starts: from Glens Brae Road at 10.30am Distance : 11 miles (18k) Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m) Duration : 6 hours Walk nishes: Carnlough at 4.30pm approx (complementary soup & rolls in hotel!) Description: Take up the challenge of traversing three of the highest points each over 420m, on the Garron Plateau. The route begins at Glens Brae and climbs to the rst point Carncormick (1,430ft or 436m) then through the Red Sea to the next point Mid Hill (1,437ft or 438m). The walk then follows the northwest edge of Cleggan Forest to Collin Top (1,407ft or 429m) Continuing to travel northeast the traverse comes to the Pollin Burn where it descends on a farm track to the Waterfall Road and on to Carnlough taking the route of the old railway. Suay 6th Oober Moderate – Sallagh Braes and Souterrain Walk Meeting point: Carnfunnock Country Park Registration: From 10.30am in Carnfunnock Visitor Centre Bus departs from: Carnfunnock at 11.00am (Star Bog Road at 12.00am) Walk starts: From Star Bog Road at 12.00am Distance: 5.5 miles (9.5k) Ascent: 150 feet (50m) Duration: 4 hours (including time to explore souterrain) Walk nishes: Cairncastle at 4.00pm approx (complementary soup & rolls in Carnfunnock Visitor Centre!) Bus departs: Cairncastle at 4.15pm (Carnfunnock at 4.30pm) Description: Do you know what a souterrain is? Have you crawled in to explore one? Discover a souterrain on the walk! The walk begins on the Star Bog Road and following the Antrim Hills Way crosses the Mullaghsandall Road. Look out for the Standing Stone on the hill to the northwest. The route continues towards Knockdhu passing the impressive amphitheatre of the Sallagh Braes on the way. Descend the steep path at the east end of Knockdhu and visit the souterrain. Don’t forget to bring a torch as there will be an opportunity for those brave enough to explore it! Continue down the Ballyhackett Lane to St Patrick’s Church and learn the story of the Spanish chestnut tree before completing the walk in Cairncastle! Challenging – Trostan Walk Meeting point: Carnfunnock Country Park Registration: From 9.00 in Carnfunnock Visitor Centre Bus departs: From Carnfunnock at 09.30am Pick-up in: Glenarm en-route (Coach car park) Walk starts: From Glenari Forest Park at 10.30 am Distance: 8 miles (13k) Ascent: 1,150 feet (350m) Duration: 5 hours Walk nishes: Glenari Forest Park at 3.30pm approx (complementary soup & rolls in Glenari café!) Bus departs: Glenari at 4.15pm (Carnfunnock at 5.15pm) Drop o in Glenarm (Coach car park) Description: Climb Trostan, the highest of the Antrim Hills (1,800ft or 550m) Starting and nishing in Glenari Forest Park the route follows the Moyle Way through Parkmore Forest and a delightful walk through the trees following the Essathohan Burn before the nal half mile to the summit over open heath. Standing at the ‘trig’ point, surrounded by a lunar-like landscape, there are superb panoramic views of the Scottish coast and islands of Isla and Jura as well as the mountains of the Sperrins and Donegal. The route then descends northwards to meet an old track, a relic of mining days, and eventually crosses the Ballyemon Road returning to Glenari. Moderate – Loughs Walk Meeting point: Londonderry Arms, Carnlough Registration: From 11.00am in Londonderry Arms Walk starts: From Londonderry Arms car park at 11.30am Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5k) Total ascent: 1,250 feet (220m) Duration: 4 hours Walk nishes: Carnlough at 3.30 approx (complementary soup & rolls in hotel!) Description: Explore ve of the loughs on the Garron Plateau. Following rst the Largy Road and then the Gortnagory Road take the track past the disused quarry and climb steadily to Loughnatrosk. Continue along an old mountain road past Loughne before turning south to pass Denny’s Lough, Loughnabrick and on to Lough Fad which is one of several lough’s stocked with brown trout. The route then descends to meet a track and the Waterfall Road then down past the spectacular Cranny Falls and back to Carnlough. Challenging – Garron Challenge Meeting Point: Londonderry Arms Carnlough Registration: From 9.00am in Londonderry Arms Bus departs: 09.30am from Carnlough (Glens Brae 10.30am) Walk starts: from Glens Brae Road at 10.30am Distance : 11 miles (18k) Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m) Duration : 6 hours Walk nishes: Carnlough at 4.30pm approx (complementary soup & rolls in hotel!) Description: Take up the challenge of traversing three of the highest points each over 420m, on the Garron Plateau. The route begins at Glens Brae and climbs to the rst point Carncormick (1,430ft or 436m) then through the Red Sea to the next point Mid Hill (1,437ft or 438m). The walk then follows the northwest edge of Cleggan Forest to Collin Top (1,407ft or 429m) Continuing to travel northeast the traverse comes to the Pollin Burn where it descends on a farm track to the Waterfall Road and on to Carnlough taking the route of the old railway. Bookigs Booking Is ESSENTIAL For Moderate & Challenging Walks Due to the high demand at last year’s event it is ESSENTIAL that all walkers pre-book thier place at the festival by contacting Larne Visitor Information Centre. Last date for booking is Wednesday 2nd October. When you arrive at the festival base all you have to do is bring along your registration number, which we will send to you when you book your walk. CANCELLATION - Walkers may request a transfer to another walk or may also exchange a booking with someone else as bookings are transferable. Please contact the organisers. INFORMATION ON MAPS AVAILABLE: Ordinance Survey Discover Sheets and Activity Maps (£7.99) for all routes are available from Larne Visitor Information Centre. COUNTRY CODE AND LEAVE NO TRACE: The festival operates the ” Leave No Trace“ ethics and asks all walkers to adhere to the Country Code - www.Lnt.org or www.walkni.com. Geeral Infoato All walkers should carry dry sacks containing waterproofs, spare clothing, whistle, food and drink. For those participating on Moderate or Challenging walks, walking boots must be worn and appropriate waterproof clothing. We strongly advise that you do not wear jeans. Pre-booking is essential for challenging and moderate walks. The Festival organisers take your safety seriously and have a duty of care towards participants. However, walkers are ultimately responsible for their own safety and those taking part in the Antrim Hills Walking Festival do so at their own risk. The organisers reserve the right to alter or cancel any route. The organisers are not liable for accidents, thefts and/or damage to property. Every eort will be made to make this a safe, enjoyable and memorable event. An inadequately equipped person could aect the safety and enjoyment of the whole group, so we reserve the right to refuse participation to inadequately equipped individuals.