Get out:Next Saturday Foyle Hillwalking and Rambling Club is hosting a moderate hillwalk up Bulbin on the Inishowen peninsula.
This is an ideal opportunity for those with little or no experience of hillwalking to give it a go. The club is meeting at 9.30am at the Templemore Sports Complex, Derry. Bring suitable boots, waterproofs, a change of clothes and refreshments. For more about the club and its walks schedule see foylehillwalkingclub.co.uk.
Down south
The Blackstairs Ramblers Club will also extend a welcome to newcomers. It meets for a walk every Thursday night and on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. New members (over 18) are welcome, whether they are new to hillwalking or seasoned ramblers. Anybody wishing to try out hillwalking should go on up to three walks before deciding to join. Secondary school aged children can join the walks, but must be accompanied by a parent who is a club member. For more see blackstairsramblers.com.
Walking in Poland
Tourism Pure Walking Holidays is offering a guided walking and wildlife trip to the Biebrza and Bialowieza national parks in northeast Poland from March 17th to 22nd, 2011. The walks will be led by a local national parks ranger and the trip costs €500pps, excluding flights. For more details call 094-9027797 or tourismpurewalking.com.