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We are a sociable group with membership spanning the length and breadth of Northern Ireland. Website: www.sperrins.co.uk

New walkers are welcome to join us for two complimentary walks after which membership is required (restrictions apply). We are a very active Hillwalking Club based in the heart of the Sperrins in Northern Ireland. Organised club walks take place twice monthly. Grade 1 walks for the fitter walker alternate with Grade 3 walks for those who prefer a more leisurely stroll. We also from time to time have Grade 2 walks - something in between! The Sperrins are one of the largest and probably the least explored of all the mountain ranges in Ireland. Stretching for 35 miles the countryside is completely unspoilt and contains some of the most isolated spots in the country. Its varied landscape makes this region a great place to explore on foot. While many of our walks are in the Sperrins we also have walks in other parts of Ireland and at least once per year a weekend trip is organised. Safety on all of our walks is of paramount importance and therefore only suitably qualified and experienced members lead our walks and those who lead the Grade 1 walks have obtained the Walking Group Leader award. We are affiliated to the Mountaineering Council of Ireland. To assist us in our training of guides and to provide the required facilities to maintain our standard of safety we have received funding from Lottery Grants for Local Groups. This funding has proved invaluable to us. We welcome new members and would be pleased to explore the possibilities of joint walks in the Sperrins with other clubs in Ireland and the United Kingdom or any other part of the world. Walkers who are unsure of their fitness for particular walks please speak with the guide for that walk.

13/10/2026

12/10/2026

Sunday 11th October...
McArts Fort, Cavehill & Squires Hill

Glorious weather conditions today, for our autumnal walk, weather couldn't have been better.. 22 members completed an 8 mile circular route over trails, paths & open mountain ⛰️. We walked up to McArts Fort, Cavehill via the woodland trails.
A few making their way to Squires Hill... Views were amazing, over Belfast Lough, once we reached McArts Fort, letting us capture the scenery, this area offers....

Many thanks to our leaders: Josephine & Siobhan

07/10/2026

Not to be missed!
Everyone welcome!!!

01/10/2026

Sunday 11th October 2026, Belfast Hills....Grade 2

📏 8 miles
⏲️ 4 Hours
Starting from St Enda GAA car park, the route will take us up to McArts Fort and Cavehill, via Goliath Wood Trail. 🌳
A scenic walk, on paths and trails and some open mountain...Hopefully, we will get great views of Belfast Lough and surrounding area. We will make our way back through Ballyaghagan Nature Reserve...

Boots and poles required...

Meeting point: St Enda's GAA Carpark..
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Leaders: Josephine & Siobhan

29/09/2026

Sunday 27th Arranmore Island

A few pictures from our bus trip to Arranmore Island...
Such a beautiful place to visit, with untouched scenery and cliffside views.
Awesome stunning beaches and rugged hills, made our journey very worth-while..
We completed the Lighthouse Loop Trail... Weather was perfect....

Many thanks to leaders and organisers for this trip...
Photos: Joe, Bernie & Christina

13/09/2026

Great day at Bushmills, where we completed this wonderful circuit.
An historic walk, with lots to see.
Lovely to get back to walking on the North Coast. 🌊

Many thanks to Linda, Patricia & Linda for leading...
Photos Christina, Caroline & Kate.....

02/09/2026

Saturday 12th September @ 10am
Bushmills Circuit

Our first autumnal walk, and we are look forward to walking on the North Coast.
Walk will be on beach, grass & tarmac terrain. It may be a little wet in places, so boots are advisable...It's a fairly level circular walk, starting on outskirts of Bushmills, approx 8+ miles.This will be an opportunity to see some of the sites in Bushmills town, that have made it a big attraction for tourists.

Meetimg Point: Ballaghmore Road.. 55.207510, -6.5300
Leaders Linda, Kate, Patricia Mc C

24/08/2026

Sunday 23rd August 2026
Gort Moss Walk..

Weather was perfect for our walking today in Gort Moss, located near the shores of Lough Neagh....We clocked over 7 miles along roads, and both grassy and stony paths....

Very beneficial and educational gaining entry to Coyle’s Cottage, for the group....
Many thanks to Rosemary, Jackie and Winifred for their time, providing historical information and facts to this famous heritage landmark. Very informative and educational indeed.
Gave us a chance to learn the history of this Cottage and the surrounding area....
Fantastic to see how well maintained, this Fisherman's Cottage is today...

Thanks to leaders: Alan & Pauline and their time and effort for today....

14/08/2026

Sunday 23rd August @10.00am

Gort Moss Walk.
📏 7.5 miles. Grade 3....

Meeting at the Car Park opposite St Patricks Church, Ballylifford.
A relatively flat walk on road, gravel pathways and sandy ramparts, walking via Cot Lane, which allows us to cross the Ballinderry River.

We will walk to Coyle’s Cottage, Kinturk Cultural Centre and then to Curran Quay.
We have arranged the opening of "Coyles Cottage". The walk will then return back via Cot Lane.
Located off the scenic western shores of Lough Neagh, Coyles Cottage is a former Fisherman's Cottage, dating back over 200 years, and recently restored...

Leaders: Alan & Pauline
Photos of a recce. ..

10/08/2026

Sunday 9th August 2026.....
Mullaghash Mountain, Sperrins.

A rainy day in the Sperrins again, hindering our views of this stunning range, although views did pick up on our descent. It was a good opportunity to test our waterproofs gear!
Before reaching the summit, we visited the famous Finn Stone, this mountain holds...
A total of 19 completed this route...
It was good, that some members of Mid Ulster Walking Club (MUWC) took the opportunity and joined us for this Grade 1 walk, as well...

Thanks to Ann & Patrica H for leading..
Photos: Josephine & Joe

Address

PO Box 50
Cookstown

Telephone

+442890347011

Website

http://www.sperrins.co.uk/

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