Another perfect day

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Gosford Forest Park was the perfect Autumnal backdrop for Cedars Walkers' annual Halloween get-together and Charity fundraiser - this year, Pancreatic Cancer and Air Ambulance. The weather was kind with heavy rain waiting to arrive later in the afternoon. Warming soups and apple tarts, prepared by members were much enjoyed on return to the Girl Guide House. A perfect end to a perfect day. A great time was had by all. Thanks everyone.

Clandeoye Way
Clandeboye Way
The two Helens on our walk in front of the poppy wreaths at Helen's Tower>
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Pudsey
Six Cedars Walkers met up with Pudsey and others when they joined Connor Phillips of Radio Ulster for his three-legged stroll round Scarva and along the towpath on 4th November. A great time was had by all.
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Clare Glen
Some of the sights captured on Reuben's autumnal walk in Clare Glen. With a few more fungi captured elsewhere.
Shanlieve and Eagle
Eagle
Alison led a small party on a scramble to the summit of Shanlieve before making the final ascent to the summit of Eagle to enjoy spectacular views over the Mournes.
Ott and Carn
Ott

Shirley led another enjoyable walk perfectly timed to avoid the rain.

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Bloody Bridge
Herbie led a group from Bloody Bridge up to the Bog of Donard, round the back of Donard on the Brandy Path and back down to Donard car park via the Glen River trail.
Rocky

John O. led a grade 4 walk from Leitrim Lodge over Rocky and Rocky River to Wee Moughanmore, returning via Altataggart.

Roosley

Mike and company returned to one of Mike's favourite loop walks from Leitrim Lodge to Slieve Roosley and Wee Roosley.

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It was a cool day with a fresh breeze from the north-west making it seem even cooler but nevertheless it remained dry and we had a great walk along the Ridge Trail at Divis with spectacular views over Belfast from Black Mountain. 8.8Km and 106m ascent. Thanks Gordon.

Broadwater
Broadwater
Ruth led a great walk along the towpath at Broadwater on 23 October.
Binnian Lough & Cove Cave
The plan had been to climb up to Binnian Lough but conditions were tough and most of the party chose to walk to Cove Cave instead - 10.8Km and 332m ascent in total. A great day out in the hills - everyone enjoyed the walk.
Sawel and Dart
Alison led a great walk to the summit of the higest peat in two counties - Sawel. A good time was had by all. 16Km.
Giants Ring
We started our walk crossing Shaws Bridge, named after Captain John Shaw of Oliver Cromwell's army who built an oak bridge here in 1655. The stone bridge was built in 1709 when an earlier stone bridge was destroyed by floods. We continued through Minnowburn Wood - listen to Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken's podcast as they look a little deeper into the relationship between nature and our health and wellbeing. When we reached the historic Giant's Ring a variety of routes were selected for traversing it but we all eventually made our way through Edenderry, over the adjacent wooden footbridge and back to our cars at Shaws Bridge for lunch. After lunch we walked through Clement Wilson Park; Clement was famous, they say, for inventing the Ulster Fry in a tin! Our last stop was at the Lockkeepers Cottage for coffee and buns and a little history about those who worked on the canals. 9.5Km and 70m ascent for those that did a lap of the Giant's Ring. Another great day out.
Carnavaddy
Herbie led a very enjoyable walk from Lumpers to Carnavaddy.
Newtownabbey Way
Despite an indifferent weather forecast Mike opted to lead a walk from Mossley West train staion down Newtownabbey Way, past the beautifully refurbished Mossley Mill and the Theatre at the Mill, through Monkston Wood, under the iconic Bleach Green Railway Viaducts and along the loughside footpath to Hazelbank Park with its famous Coronation Garden. We enjoyed an excellent and not too strenuous walk (nearly all a gentle downhill on good paths), encountered very little rain and returned on the train via Whiteabbey station. 9.1Km and 100m descent. A great day out. Well done Mike.
Yellow Water
Herbie and Shirley led a great walk from Yellow Water car park, up beside and over the river to Kilbroney Red Bog, down alongside the Fallow Stream and back on the Ulster Way. The weather was kinder than had been anticipated, only a little damp at the start and end of the walk. 12.3Km and 375m ascent. A great day out.
Drinnaveer Loop
Shirley led a happy group from Donard Park up round the Drinnaveer Quarry Loop on another perfect day.
The Birds

Alison led a great walk taking in three of the four "Birds" - Hen, Cock and Pigeon - had fun climbing the spectacular tors on Hen and enjoyed great views and beautiful skies.

Ott and Carn

Shirley and co enjoyed a relaxed lunch on the summit of Ott.

Orlock Point
Orlock Point

Another perfect day on the North Down Coast.

Bloody Bridge to Donard Park
Another perfect day.
Binnian
Binnian
It doesn't get much better than this. On Alison's ascent of Binnion 14 August 2025.
Sligo Residential

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