Another perfect day

Keep safe, keep well, keep walking.

Sun, blue sky and shelter from a biting wind made for an extremely enjoyable weekly walk at Hillsborough Forest Park. Of special note was the enormous sculpture “Big Foot” which changes hue from green to purple in certain light and also mirrors the colours of nature surrounding it. A stop-off on the way home for lunch at Mill Farm restaurant was the perfect end to another perfect day.
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Gosford
Gosford
Getting some practice in for the Strictly Come Line Dancing heats.
Tollymore
Instead of doin' Doan Herbie took his group to the shelter of Tollymore.
Carnavaddy
Carnavaddy
15.4Km and 425m ascent.
Alison "kept her lit" and led an epic adventure to Carnavaddy. The weather was fine up to the summit but it was all downhill after that!
Raven on Hen Track
Hen Track
The common Raven, biggest member of the crow family, intelligent and acrobatic, with its distinctive large bill and long wings. This one called to say hello while we enjoyed (and shared) lunch. Click here to watch the movie on YouTube.
Slieve Martin
Another perfect day.
Ott Track
Ott Track
Route map for the trek from Ott Track car park on 15 January 2026.
Eagle
Eagle
A brilliant walk at the start of January - just the thing to blow away the cobwebs.
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Gosford
The forecast gave a 97% chance of rain but it remained remarkably dry in Gosford for the first hour and we enjoyed a great walk in the woods led by Ruth.
Hen Track
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.
Ott Track
Another perfect day for a trek up Ott Track to Ott, Carn Mountain, Sllieve Loughshannagh, Slieve Meelbeg, Foffany Dam, Butter Mountain and back down to the cars on Slievenaman Road.
Clare Glen
It was another perfect day for a scenic stroll in Clare Glen followed by refreshments in local hostelries.
Slieve Martin
Shirley led a classic walk from Kilbroney past Cloughmore, up and over Slieve Martin enjoying the views over Carlingford Lough on another perfect day.
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.