Oxford Island

Oxford Island always provides new experiences whether we are walking beside the Lough or through the wooded areas. Swallows with their distinctive deeply forked tails and white underparts nesting under the eves of its buildings, apple and cherry trees in full bloom and swathes of bluebells were just a few of the enjoyable aspects of our walk on Thursday ably led by Ruth. Her knowledge of the area added to the overall experience and perfect weather conditions completed our enjoyment.

Bearnagh

Another perfect day for an ascent of Meelmore and the snow capped summit of Bearnagh.

Doan

Feeling on top of the world.

Loughgall

Cedars Walkers stop briefly at one of Loughgall Country Park's lime kilns.

Carlingford

Another perfect day for a walk in the Cooley Mountains.

Armagh City

Ruth and John led a walk round the historic city of Armagh starting in the grounds of the fromer Archbishop's Palace.

Hen and Cock Mountains

Oxford Island

Spring is in the air. Sweet violet and lesser celandine in flower, chiff chaff and black cap arrived from Africa for nesting. As always, our group of chatty Cedar’s walkers enjoyed the varied route through forest and Lough side, ably lead by Reuben (who loves his apple tart). A great dander and coffee all contributed to another perfect day. Many thanks Reuben.

Binnian Lough

Another perfect day for a climb to Binnan Lough from Carrick Little.

Black Mountain

Another great day out in the hills above Belfast.

Celebrating the Spring Equinox on Black Mountain.

Ott Track

Where did they all go?

Chimney Rock Mountain

Cedars Walkers pause briefly beside the Mourne Wall at Long Seefin after crossing Spence's River and nearly not getting lost in almost zero visibility on Chimney Rock Mountain which was hidden in low cloud.

Lukes Mountain

Homeward bound. Heading back to Trassey car park after a great day out in the hills.

Skewered

Hapless walk leader skewered as he attempts to get up from a seat which was lower than he had expected.

Loughgall Country Park

Another perfect day at Loughgall Country Park led by Reuben. The apple blossom may not have been fully out but nevertheless there was plenty to see, hear and enjoy.

Slieveloughshannagh and Doan

Herbie led a group of Cedars Walkers up Ott Track and over Slieve Loughshannagh to Doan to enjoy spectacular views over SSilent Valley and the Mournes. Another perfect day.

Alison led a hardy group of Cedars Walkers to the snow capped summit of Bearnagh. Another perfect day out in the Mournes.

Ballyhornan

A great coastal dander at Ballyhornan- just over 5 miles. The sandmartins average 200 miles a day on the wing during their 3,400 mile journey from Africa! Many thanks to our guide Ruth and driver Paddy. Another perfect day.

Eagle

Bloody Bridge to Donard Park

Herbie led his group of walkers from Bloody Bridge to Donard Park the hard way - round the back of Donard, but nobody complained. It was another perfect day out in the Mournes.

We saw nothing up Slieve Croob but ourselves - and a gale blowing reminded us of a previous visit when we huddled together at the summit like emperor penguins in a blizzard. Another perfect day?

Pigeon and beyond

It was only Gary, Gerry and Roy on a 5.87 mile hike from Deers Meadow to Pigeon, Slieve Moughanmore, Wee Moughanmore and Cock, but three is all you need for a great day out.

Binnian Lough

Another perfect day for walk led by Herbie and Shirley from Carrick Little up to Binnian Lough.

Black Mountain

Another perfect day for a walk on the Ridge Trail up to the summit of Black Mountain and, for a few hardy souls, a climb to the top of Divis rounded off a great walk.

Meelmore

Another perfect day for a hill walk to Ott Mountain, Meelbeg and Meelmore, returning via Ott Track. And perfect visibility to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Mourne Mountains.

Broadwater

Nothing could have been more enjoyable than taking time out to appreciate the scenery along the picturesque Broadwater Canal as well as enjoying wall to wall sunshine and a perfect blue sky. Twentyfour Cedars Walkers clocked up five miles during their Thursday walk from Soldierstown to Aghalee and back . It was, as always, a perfect day for walking - and chatting.

Roosley

Another great walk from Yellow Water car park to Roosley, led by Shirley. A great choice of route for a perfect day out.

Lukes Mountain

Another perfect day for hill walking - cold and windy with low cloud - just the day for taking the Trassey Track and on up to Lukes Mountain. A great day out in the Mournes. The smiling faces tell it all.