It's coming into summer again and time for our Annual Walking Festival. It is taking place around Glenullin/Garvagh in the NE Sperrins in the heart of N Ireland, on Friday 19th and Saturday 20 June. This is essentially a small Festival which attracts people from a 30 mile radius and centres on our two Way Marked Trails in the Glen and on Benbradagh mountain which lies to the west of the Glen. It is intended to gather North Coast, mid Ulster and Antrim Glens people and some from further afield, to come and enjoy the beauty and peace of this lovely Glen with all its natural history and folklore.
This year we have decided to put on four walks to suit a wide variety of ages and interests and invite those who hike, stroll, walk or dander to come out with us! All walks are led by Guides, are paced to take in information about the local cultural and natural history and are followed by chat, tea and refreshments afterwards.
Location |
Garvagh
Forest |
Drumbane
Trail |
Benbradagh Mountain |
Errigal
Trail |
Date |
Friday 19 June |
Saturday 20 June |
Saturday 20 June |
Saturday 20 June |
Start time |
7.00pm |
11.00am |
12.30pm |
2.00pm |
Duration |
1.5 hours |
4 hours |
2 hours |
1 hour |
Length |
1 mile approx. |
8 miles |
2 miles approx |
1 mile |
Grade |
Easy, on forest tracks |
Moderate, over farm lanes, open moorland. Way Marked Trail |
Moderate, along well worn mountain track, slow uphill, to peak of the mountain |
Gentle walking on way Marked Trail through beech woods along the Agivey river. |
Description |
Walk and Talk - The story of trees – their use from cradles to coffins. |
Drumbane Trail has two significant historical sites, remains of StoneAge huts and a Mass Rock site from Penal times. |
Comparatively easy access to top of the mountain and views out over Magilligan and Donegal. |
Bugs and Plants – a closer look at the insects and plants which inhabit our woodlands |
Walk leader |
Stephen McCartney
Forestry Service |
Elaine Montgomery and John Mclaughlin – Glenullin Volunteer Guides |
Kevin McNicholl- Glenullin Volunteer Guide |
Sue McBean and Peter Langton – Glenullin Volunteer Guides |
Cost |
£3.00 per adult, children free, all children must be accompanied |
£5 per adult, under 16 free, all children must be accompanied |
£5 per adult, under 16 free, all children must be accompanied |
£5 per adult, children free, all children must be accompanied |
Start Point |
Garvagh Forest Car Park |
Glenullin Resource Centre |
Glenullin Resource Centre and then transport up to near top of mountain by minibus, on the American Road |
Glenullin Resource Centre and then transport to gateway into Errigal Glen |
Suitable for |
Primary school children, adults |
Fit adults, teens. Trail crosses public roads at two points for those who wish to shorten the walk and return to the Centre |
Reasonably fit adults and older children |
Primary school children and adults |
Parking |
Garvagh Forest Car Park and Car park of Church of Ireland next to Forest |
Glenullin Resource Centre or Church Car Park round the corner from the Centre |
Glenullin Resource Centre or Church Car Park round the corner from the Centre |
Glenullin Resource Centre or Church Car Park round the corner from the Centre |
Refreshments |
Bring a snack to have a ‘picnic/ supper’ at the picnic tables in the car park or in the Church Hall next to car park. Hot drinks available. |
Bring a packed lunch and there will be refreshments in the Resource Centre after walk. |
Refreshments at Resource Centre after walk |
Refreshments at Resource Centre after walk |
