Another perfect day

Keep safe, keep well, keep walking.

As promised, we had another perfect day for a great walk on the Hen Track. 8.4Km and 195m ascent. Blue skies all the way. 10 brave souls extended their walk by an additional 1Km and 160m ascent of Hen - their descent was steep and trecherous but everyone got down safely. Bravo.
Raven on Hen Track
Hen Track
The common Raven, biggest member of the crow family with its distinctive large bill and long wings called to say hello.
Eagle
Eagle
A brilliant walk at the start of January - just the thing to blow away the cobwebs.
Meelmore
A good fun walk led by Herbie - it even included some island hopping.
Robbers Table
Apparently the sun always shines in County Tyrone.
Loughgall
Loughgall
Some craic at Loughgall while we waited on the rest of the walkers to find their way back.
Benburb

Benburb Priory was the familiar backdrop to one of Cedar’s walks. The paths through the forest were carpeted in autumn leaves, sometimes slippery. But walkers escaped any heavy rain, bar the odd enormous droplet falling from the trees! Lunch was enjoyed in the Stables Coffee Shop which perfectly finished off another great walk. Thanks to Ruth for leading.

Leitrim Lodge

Another perfect day for Shirley's walk from Leitrim Lodge to Rocky, Tornamrock, Pierces Castle and Yellow Water before returning along the Ulster Way.

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Antrim Loop
It was another perfect day for our traditional route round the Antrim Loop. 8Km followed by coffee and scones at the Massareene Golf Club with thanks to Jackie and his wife for catering. Jackie sent the following note to Martine:

"Can you please pass on to the Gordon and the group my sincere thanks and appreciation for the very generous donation that was made on Thursday. That is currently being sent to the Macmillan Unit at Antrim Area Hospital. It’s always a pleasure having the group at the golf club and catching up with people that I have known for a very long time!"
Jackie

Castlewellan
Another perfect day for a stroll around Castlewellan led by Herbie with lunch on the summit of Slievenaslat.
Eagle
A fabulous walk with clear air, ice and snow. Fantastic views from Eagle but just a little cool up top.
Lurgan Park

Gary organised a superb treasure hunt in Lurgan Park and through the streets of Lurgan helping work up our appetites for Christmas Lunch at Lurgan Golf Club. Contrary to expectations, the weather stayed dry until we were all tucking into lunch indoors. A great time was had by all. We look forward to the next one.

Drinahilly
Herbie led another great walk in the hills.
Kilbroney
Weather was kinder than expected. Strong south easterly winds and very poor visibility made the little nook we found for lunch all the nicer, and the walk out was as challenging as the old cardiac hill route at start. But rain and wind only added to the character of the walk. So another perfect day. Thanks Alison.
Peatlands
Rain! What rain? Despite a rather pessimistic weather forecast we set off for a 9.6Km hike round Peatlands and were rewarded with dry weather all the way until we sat down for lunch when a sudden downpour drove us back to our cars. Nevertheless we had a great morning's walk. Peatlands may not have the greatest views but it is very comfortable underfoot.
Murlough
Forcast was for some showers but instead we had a beautiful dry crisp day for our walk at Murlough National Nature Reserve. We even had the occasional sighting of the sun. Another perfect day. Thanks Ruth.