NICS Ramblers

This page contains photos between July 2008 and now.
Earlier photos are on GALLERY1 page.

MEELMORE 11 OCT 08

In a change to the programme, Alison led a walk from Meelmore Lodge up Spellack onto Meelmore and then Bernagh before following the Trassey Track back to Meelmore. An excellent day, particularly given the weather earlier that week.

BANAGHER GLEN 28 SEPT 08

One of the favourite walks of the club, Michael led us from Banagher Glen around the reservoir and we finished the day at the Rural College (when I eventually found it).

SUTHERLAND 11-15 SEPT 08

Colin organised a short break to the Sutherland region of Scotland, also aptly known as The Empty Lands, for four members to check the suitability of the area for a future club holiday. We flew to Inverness and hired a car to travel past Ullapool to Inchnadamph where we stayed at the Inchnadamph Hotel. The walking was excellent and hopefully we will be back but be warned that there is little to do but walk, eat, drink and sleep. Oh and watch out for deer in the middle of the road.

CHAMONIX 23-30 AUG 08

Almost 30 members enjoyed a week in Chamonix, using the cable cars to access the walks above the Chamonix valley. Most walks were at the 2000m level and on one walk we followed part of the TMB route which some members had enjoyed in 2006. The only downside was the sterling/Euro exchange rate, maybe an early warning of the current financial woes.

ATTICAL 2 AUG 08

This Saturday Colin led a B walk for 12 walkers (I haven't counted the dog as that would make a party of 13) on a circular route from the car park on Moyad Road across to Eagle Mountain and then to Slievemoughanmore and Pigeon Rock before an "extra" to Slievemageogh and the return to the cars. The weather was extremely mixed with heavy showers alternating with sunshine but at least no snow. Some of us finished with a meal at Hilltown in honour of our guest Peter Weighill who has family links to Hilltown.

GOBBINS 27 JULY 08

Yet again we enjoyed a BBQ and walk from the Carson holiday mansion at Islandmagee (thanks to Helen and Mike for their hospitality). About 20 members enjoyed a sunny dry day walking round the Islandmagee coast and lanes and enjoying an icecream at the Rinkha before finishing with the BBQ at the cottage.

HELEN'S BAY 17 JULY 08

On a damp Thursday evening a dozen members and guests enjoyed the walk from Helen's Bay to the dual carriageway and the return via Crawfordsburn village and Forest Park, finishing with a short walk along the coastal path back to the carpark at Helen's Bay.

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