Foray layout:

A days foraying begins, for those wanting a full day, at 11am at the designated meeting point. Returning to the car park for lunch between 12.30 & 1pm. Then foraying again from 1 – 4pm. You are welcome to join at either of these starting times.

Please do wear suitable footwear and bring waterproofs as a precaution.

 

2008 Forays

 

17^th May 2008 Loughgall C.P. H906521 OS map No. 19

 

From North, Follow M2 south to Belfast, continue onto M1 West.  From West, follow signs for Belfast. From both directions, take Junction 13 of the M1 signposted for Loughgall. Follow to the town. The arranged carpark is that of the Golf Course. On entering, tell staff you are with the NIFG on a foray and you can use the carpark free of charge.

From South, Follow signs for Armagh. Once in Armagh follow the A3 to Portadown, a short way along the A3 follow Left turn for Loughgall (B111) At T-junction turn right into Loughgall town and follow as above.

 

 

26^th July, Helen’s Tower, Bangor.  J478776 OS map No. 15

 

From North, follow directions for Belfast (M2) Once on motorway continue onto A2 signposted Bangor. Do not turn of the M’way as it becomes a Dual c’way. Follow to Bangor.  * On approach to Bangor, pass Ballyrobert Car sales on left. Straight through T lights. At next T Lights take a right (Posted Ards) follow under low bridge, take next left (posted Ards) Follow for 3-400 yds. On left (just past Saw Mill) is a lay by. Park here.

From South & west, follow all signs for Belfast. Once on M1 continue onto Westlink and keep right onto A2 and follow as above *

 

 

9^th August, Pomeroy Forest Park, Co. Tyrone H705725 OS map No. 13

 

We will meet in the forestry college car park. From Belfast take the M1, go past Dungannon and then take first right on road to Castle Caulfield and then Donaghmore, turn left on to B43 then 7 miles to T junction at which turn right on to B160. the white entrance to forest is 1/4 mile on the right. From Cookstown take the 505 Omagh road and then B4 to Pomeroy. Turn left on to B160 and entrance is about half a mile on the left east out of town.

 

 

16^th Aug, Mourne Wood, Co. Down J275165 OS map No. 29

 

The most direct route to this forest is to be following directions to Newry. Once in Newry you want to follow the A2 through Warrenpoint to Kilkeel. Mourne wood is situated approx 3.5km outside Kilkeel town on the left hand side. Signs at the entrance, Kilkeel Golf Club.

 

 

6^th September Portglenone Forest park. C975025 OS map No. 8

 

From all directions, follow signs for Ballymena. From South, take J2 of M2, R’stown, Through town, straight ahead at mini r’bout, onto B52, left at fork in rd onto Portglenone rd becomes Largy rd.  Continue to P’glenone. Join left onto A42Continue through main st. * Take the A54 (left) Ballymacombs rd. Take 2^nd left. To end: Carpark.

From C’raine/North, follow A26 – Belfast. At Glarryford take a right onto the B64 (Station Road) At T-junction take left onto B93 and follow to Cullybackey. At end of road veer right onto B96 (Dreen Rd) follow to Portglenone. Entering town, take a right onto A42. Follow as above. *

 

 

20^th September, Tynann Estate, Co. Armagh H760432 O.S.Map no. 19

 

From North, follow to Belfast and enter the M1 West. At J15, exit left to Armagh, A29. Follow to town centre. Continue straight on A29 through town. Continue straight onto A3. At T.Jtn take right onto Friary Rd, continue straight as it becomes A28 Killylea Rd. Continue to Tynan. Look for signs for B210 (Coolkill rd) Turn left. Take next right (Cortynan Rd.) Once on this road, look for the large gate at the back of the estate. We will meet here.

*Important* These gates will be locked between 11 and 12.30 and 1pm -4pm so if you wish to attend a full day you must be there before 11am, Or aim for the 12.30 meet in the parking area. Gates will be closed between times for security reasons!

 

 

27^th September Glenmore Wood, H651609 OS map No. 19

 

From North follow to Belfast and enter the M1 West. Follow past Dungannon. M1 becomes the A4. On passing signs for Parkanuar F.P. look out for signs on Right for * Glenmore Scenic drive. You are looking for the Tullnaverne road on your right. Take this road and follow to the top carpark of the forest.

From West follow A4 towards Belfast, after Ballygawley r’bout look for signs as above * only on your left.

From South, follow A1 north. At Hillsborough follow signs to M1 and then keep left onto M1 WEST. Follow as above.

 

 

4^th October, Glenarriff Forest Park, D311149 O.S. Map no. 9

 

From all directions, follow onto M2. Either take the scenic route along the Antrim Coast road to Waterfoot. At t-junction at end of town, take left and follow to the forest park carpark. Alternatively, from North take A29 south to B’mena. Exit at J11 of M2. Veer right to B’mena A42. * Continue straight ahead at 1^st r’bout, at 2^nd r’bout exit right (A43 Cushendall Rd.) Follow to Glenariff F.P.

From South, follow North on M2. Exit at J11 & take right to B’mena, A26. Continue to 7 Towers R’bout. Exit Right (3^rd exit) Continue to next r’bout. Take 2^nd exit, Straight ahead. Continue to J11, exit left to B.mena and follow as above *

 

 

18^th & 19^th Residential. Fermanagh Lakelands, Castle Archdale area. O.S. Map 17 details to follow

 

All being well, set for the North of Lower Lough Erne. Details to be finalised but in communication. Please contact Debbie on nelson_debbie2002@yahoo.co.uk or 07724417274 asap to place your name on the list.

 

 

2^nd November (*Sunday*) Redburn Country Park. J396772  O.S. Map no. 15.

 

This event is run in conjunction with Crawfordsburn Country Park wardens with public attendance.

From North, West and South. Follow all directions to Belfast. From North continue onto Sydenham Bypass Bridge: From West and South onto M1 follow to Belfast. At end of Westlink keep RIGHT! Follow up slip road onto Sydenham Bypass Bridge.

From here follow A2 towards Bangor. On passing the City Airport you need to keep right. Exit right onto slip but keeping in the left hand of the 2 lanes. Through the lights keep left. At next lights go straight up hill passing Knocknagoney TESCO store on left.

Continue straight up hill to end. At lights go left. Travel along this road. Pass the first low level small carpark for Redburn. Take the second carpark which is on your right (also signposted for a nursing home entrance).

 

 

15^th November Shanes Castle Estate, Antrim. J110 881 O.S Map no. 14

 

West: Follow Towards Belfast. Exit left at Junction 9. Take the 1^st exit towards Antrim. * Follow to Nutts Corner R’bout.At r’bout take 2^nd exit (airport, Tully Road A26) At r’bout take 1^st exit towards airport. At 1^{st & 2nd} mini r’bout go straight. At 3^rd take right (antrim Road) Follow into Antrim. Continue straight at mini r’bout. Through t’lights. At approach to next r’bout keep left. Exit left onto Randalstown road. Continue straight. Take 1^st Entrance on left into Shanes Castle Carpark.

South: Follow North to Hillsborough. At 1^st r’bout go straight. At next exit left. At underpass enter left onto the M1. Follow to Moira J9. Exit left. At top of sliproad take the3rd exitA 26 (antrim) follow as * above

North. Follow M2/A6/A26 towards Belfast and the M2. Exit left at Junction 1. Take the Antrim exit (3^rd exit) Continue straight ahead through a series of small r’bouts. Pass a Maxol garage on left. At next r’bout exit right (Randlestown road) follow to the 1^st entrance to Shanes Castle Carpark.