Mountaineering Ireland Inclusive Hikes
Mountaineering Ireland, in partnership with The Outdoor Partnership, is offering a series of inclusive guided hikes.
These walks are designed to be accessible and welcoming, including for:
- People with disabilities
- Those with limited mobility
- Wheelchair users
Antrim and Newtownabbey Walking Groups
Antrim Walking Group
Every Wednesday at 10:15am.
To find out more, contact:
Michael Coote
- Telephone: 078 8071 5143
- Email: michaelcoote@ymail.com
Joanna Surgenor
- Telephone: 079 8905 7225
- Email: joannasurgenor@hotmail.co.uk
Antrim and Newtownabbey Men’s Senior Citizen Forum
Every Wednesday at 7:00pm (April to August).
- Telephone: 028 9083 8848
- Email: seniorsforumantrimnewtownabbey@gmail.com
Newtownabbey Walking to Health Group
Every Wednesday at 10:15am.
Dr Lynn Dunwoody
- Telephone: 0786 0699 187
- Email: l.dunwoody@ulster.ac.uk
Simply Strolling Antrim (Gentle Walks)
Antrim Forum, 20 Lough Road, Antrim, BT41 4DQ
Every Wednesday at 9:30am.
Alan McCausland
- Telephone: 028 9446 3113
- Email: alan.mccausland@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
Simply Strolling Newtownabbey (Gentle Walks)
Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, BT36 5QA
Every Monday at 9:30am.
Alan McCausland
- Telephone: 028 9446 3113
- Email: alan.mccausland@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
Templepatrick Walking Group
Every Tuesday at 10:00am.
Alan Borland
- Telephone: 077 4806 1552
- Email: alan.borland.abd@gmail.com
Hilary Beckett
- Telephone: 077 4806 1552
- Email: becketth@hotmail.co.uk
Causeway Coast and Glens Walking Groups
Aghadowey Community Walking Group
Every Tuesday at 7pm, May to September.
James Smyth
- Telephone: 079 7608 4858
- Email: jsgorran@gmail.com
Andy Balmer
- Telephone: 07742 194360
- Email: andy.balmer@btinternet.com
Ballymoney Health Walkers
Every Wednesday morning at 10:30am.
Ian McCartney
- Telephone: 077 0690 4971
- Email: ianmac1127@yahoo.co.uk
Castlerock Walking Club
Every Thursday at 10:00am.
Meets Outside Presbyterian Church Castlerock.
Alma Andrews
- Telephone: 077 6314 0703
- Email: Almaandrews10@hotmail.co.uk
Valerie Stewart
- Telephone: 077 3278 4281
- Email: mvestewart10@gmail.com
Coleraine and Portstewart Walking for Health
Every Monday at 10:15am.
Robin Archibald
- Telephone: 078 8559 5466
- Email: robinarchibald10@btinternet.com
Mark Reavey
- Telephone: 028 7032 0642
- Email: monsierumark@talktalk.net
Cushendun and Cushendall Walking Group
Every Wednesday at 7:00pm, in Cushendun during summer and in Cushendall during winter.
Claire Cushenan
- Telephone: 07930 531717
- Email: clairecushenan@hotmail.com
Roisin Hamilton
- Telephone: 077 9355 6113
Garvagh Community Walking Group
Every Monday at 9:30am.
Meets at Cornerstone Garden beside Bridge St. Car Park.
Barbara Clyde
- Telephone: 028 2955 7255
- Email: barbara.clyde@btinternet.com
Ian Davidson
- Telephone: 079 7174 4069
- Email: Ian9203davidson@gmail.com
Joyce McClenaghan
- Telephone: 028 2955 8446
Get Up and Go Walking Kilrea
Every Tuesday at 7:00pm
Meets at St Vincent de Paul Centre in Kilrea.
Monica McGuigan
- Telephone: 078 2145 2584
- Email: monicamcguigan@yahoo.co.uk
Glenravel Ramblers
Saturday (Monthly) at 10:00am.
Meets at Glenravel Chapel, Glenravel Road in Martinstown.
Colm Scullion
- Telephone: 077 7627 8935
- Email: Colm377@btinternet.com
Colm Higgins
- Telephone: 078 0141 6901
Kilrea Wednesday Walkers
Every Wednesday at 7:00pm.
Meets at Kilrea Town Hall.
Tommy Collins
- Telephone: 079 8939 7942
- Email: collinskilrea@btinternet.com
Maud Steele
- Telephone: 028 2954 0723
Mountsandel Walking for Health Group
Every Saturday at 10:30am.
Danny Mullan
- Telephone: 079 8026 9028
- Email: dannymullan@lineone.net
John Bustard
- Telephone: 077 49182 118
- Email: Jbschool50@hotmail.com
Moyle Walking For Health Group
Every Saturday (various times).
Meets at Sheskburn House Recreation Centre.
Tiffany Collings
- Telephone: 077 1938 0366
- Email: tiffanycollings@hotmail.co.uk
Quilly Walking Group
Every Tuesday at 7:00pm.
Meets at Killowen Medical Centre Car Park.
Liam and Ann Toner
- Telephone: 077 8695 5230
- Telephone: 028 7035 3803
- Email: liamtoner1951@hotmail.co.uk
Mid and East Antrim Walking Groups
Ballymarlow Walking Group
Monthly on Tuesday at 7:00pm.
Meeting at Layby on Larne Road, Ballymena.
Sharon Gillespie
- Telephone: 077 9608 6278
- Email: Sharon.gillespie60@hotmail.co.uk
Sandra McCarroll
- Telephone: 077 8079 5999
Ballymena Walking for Health Group
Every Wednesday at 10:30am.
David Haworth
- Telephone: 077 9608 6878
- Email: uniquetraining@btinternet.com
Harold McKinney
- Telephone: 079 6454 0553
- Email: Harold.mckinney@sky.com
Broughshane Walking Group
Friday at 10:30am (seasonal).
David Morris
- Telephone: 075 8716 1464
- Email: rathkeel@talktalk.net
Carrickfergus Walk 2 Health
Every Friday at 10.00am.
Meets at Cinema Car Park, Carrickfergus Marina.
Lilian Barfoot
- Telephone: 028 9338 2603
- Email: r.barfoot177@btinternet.com
Cloney Rural Development Walking Group
Every Monday at 10:00am.
Teresa Graham
- Telephone: 075 1797 2172
- Email: tgraham53@btinternet.com
Harry Graham
- Telephone: 077 5342 9563
- Email: hgraham53@btinternet.com
Chill
Every Wednesday at 7.00pm.
Meets at Carrickfergus Harbour.
Margaret Lavery
Darren Wren
- Telephone: 077 0788 0410
- Email: larenso@chillonline.org
Christopher Dorrian
- Telephone: 079 3669 6788
- Email: info@chillonline.org
Cullybackey Stroller
Every Monday at 10:30am.
Meets at Cunningham Church Car Par.
Kathleen Wilson
- Telephone: 077 3147 0847
- Email: Kathleenwilson70@hotmail.co.uk
Greenisland Walking for Health Group
Every Monday (varied times).
Alastair Jack
- Telephone: 028 9083 5956
- Email: alastrjack@aol.com
Striders and Strollers
Fortnightly on Thursdays at 7:00pm.
Lorraine Craig
- Telephone: 077 6184 0128
- Email: Alcraig@hotmail.co.uk
Tuesday Morning Walking Club
Every Tuesday at 10:30am.
Ann Harris
- Telephone: 079 2893 4696
- Email: Ann@thelineup.co.uk
Melda Farrell
- Telephone: 077 9054 0613
Mid Ulster Walking Groups
Coneyglen Strolls
Weekends and seasonal at 10.30am.
Kerry McCrory
- Telephone: 075 8551 4417
- Email: sereneretreat@hotmail.co.uk
Desertmartin Walking for Health
Kathleen Mallon
- Telephone: 077 6422 7780
- Email: Kathleen.mallon40@yahoo.com
Olive Walls
- Telephone: 078 8761 4094
- Email: olive@directsave.net
Kingsmill Ramblers
Every Monday at 6:30pm.
Edna Watson
- Telephone: 079 8697 0005
- Email: Ednawwatson111@gmail.com
Loup Women’s Group
Tuesday and Saturday at 9.00am.
Meets at Ballynenagh School, 94 Loup Road.
Dymphna Wilson
- Email: dympnajameswilson@gmail.com
Stewartstown Activity Group
Meets at Main Square, Stewartstown.
Weekly on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
Teresa Glendinning
- Telephone: 028 8773 8852
- Email: ttglendinning@hotmail.com
John Rush
- Telephone: 075 6104 4211
- Email: johnnyrush@outlook.com
Find out more or get involved
If you would like more information about the Walking for Health programme, or are interested in becoming a walk leader, please get in touch with the Health and Wellbeing Team.
- Telephone: 028 2563 5575
- Email: HealthandWellbeingTeam@northerntrust.hscni.net