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Outdoor Activities => Northern Ireland Hiking, Walking, Running, Orienteering and Geocaching => Topic started by: billy backpack on August 25, 2009

Title: Organised walks
Post by: billy backpack on August 25, 2009

Northern Walking have some interesting walking dates coming up if anyone is interested

Sunday 30th August........................Mourne Coast to Coast Challenge.............25miles Grade 1
Sunday 30th August .......................Mourne Challange Walk .........................18 miles Grade 1
Sunday 13th September ..................North Antrim Challenge Walk...................12 miles Grade 1-2
Sunday 20th September...................Trassey/Tollymore Forest to Newcastle.....8 miles Grade 1-2

There are lots more to choose from but I thought these looked the most challenging.
*Do note there is a small fee to participate and all details can be found at www.northernwalking.com

Title: Re: Organised walks
Post by: RedLeader on August 26, 2009

Whats the difference between a grade one and two?

Title: Re: Organised walks
Post by: billy backpack on August 26, 2009

Grade 1 is classed as..........steep gradients, varied terrain and rough underfoot
Grade 2 is classed as..........varied gradients and some off road sections

Title: Re: Organised walks
Post by: RedLeader on August 26, 2009

I'm game for one - not too far though  :o