Welcome to Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs



Governing body for Rambling and Hill-Walking Clubs in the North of Ireland. Affiliated to the Ramblers Association http://www.ramblers.org.uk Working closely with the Mountaineering Council of Ireland. Dart and Sawel from Carnanelly (562m) Providing a forum for its 29 clubs - almost 1700 individual members - promoting their interests, encouraging recreational walking, an appreciation and respect for the countryside, working to obtain improved access to the beautiful areas which abound in the region, building and strengthening links to likeminded organisations locally, nationally and internationally. information from Hon.Secretary: Ronnie Carser, 10 Strangford Avenue,Belfast.BT9 6PG secretary@ufrc-online.co.uk UFRC are keen to build up a database of e-mail addresses of individual club members , this allows our Officers to send information directly . Many walking clubs do not have regular internal meetings so dissemination of information from club secretaries is sometimes slow. If you wish to be contacted in this way either send the name, club and e-mail address directly to our Secretary If you have ideas, articles or useful information which you would like to see in the web site please contact webmaster@ufrc-online.co.uk ,using this link .
North Down Coastal Path at Groomsport An access issue appears to be developing at the Caravan Park near Groomsport. Visit our ACCESS page for more details. You can help by downloading and returning the EVIDENCE FORM .	Translink Summer Rambler Bus Services This very useful service has started again. If you want to check timetables and services visit our UFRC news page .
New Club Profile -Lagan Valley	April 2008 UFRC Newsletter available as pdf. Click to view
Secretaries note: Dates for 2008 Programmes	Remember our Cornmill Quay weekend Draw? Read the report from Gillian, Lynne, Jim and Richard of N.I. Young Walkers
North Coast Access problem close to resolution See UFRC NEWS PAGE	CHARITY WALKS Trek in Iceland 18-22 September for Marie Curie . The Hike Against Cruelty to Kids (the HACK) is an annual challenge walk in aid of the NSPCC. Click above for details
Have a look at : Available Courses in N.I. (click for details) Details of E& LB Courses (click for details) New Walkers Assn of Ireland Website http://www.walkersassociation.ie	All walking clubs need to be insured. Civil liability insurance is especially important . Personal insurance should also be considered . See our section on Club Insurance From UFRC Secretary Latest on Access situation in N.I. (click for details)
First Aid Course Sept 08. Total cost £60 pp, UFRC will subsidise members by 20%, so those taking part pay £48 pp. Now fully subscribed - If numbers warrant it , a second group may be organized at the same time. Any further applicants contact Thomas McKenna asap thomas_mckenna@btinternet.com Tel: 3086 1759 after 7pm. More details This Course is excellent value compared to many others
A picture to make us think?	Just started walking ? Get some useful information from this site http://www.walkingandhiking.co.uk
Visit our pages G.B. and Ireland ,Western Europe, Eastern Europe and get some ideas for your 2008 continental trip. SportActive - a local firm offer very good deals	Walking in Spain this spring ? Have a look at the site -well worth a visit . Topwalks - Mountain routes in Spain