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• Dungonnell Way: January 15, 2012

[Craigy123]

Damn it, should have checked this earlier. I'm going round it with some friends on Friday. Nice wee easy one.

[Craigy123]

I'm gonna do this walk again on Sunday with you guys. Did a slight variation to it today which worked out at 10.5 miles, but sunday is to be a nice day so it would be rude not to. Besides I've been on the forum a while now and I never met anyone so its about time. Just a thought...park at the dam and walk to cargan, get that big hill out of the way at the start???

[LennyJ1]

Looking forward to meeting ya Craig.

The Dam start sound like a winner.

[Craigy123]

Today was beautiful with the mist and fog in the ballymena area miles away. It looked like little islands in a sea. There is ample parking at the dam for a few cars. Does anyone need directions to the dam? well its the first right as soon as you get into the village and then its a left about half a mile down that road, The road to the dam is small and uneven so take care.

[racer]

Hi
would like to go, can some one give me directions to Cargan, from Lisburn
direction, been a while since I've been up that direction, also how will I know any of you lot, haven't been to a camp or anything, I drive a Silver 206

[RedLeader]

What's everyone doing for lunch tomorrow?

Also, what's the final word on meeting spot and time?

[LennyJ1]

What's everyone doing for lunch tomorrow?

Also, what's the final word on meeting spot and time?

We are meeting for a 10 start at the Dam. And I am taking sandwiches.

[Craigy123]

Hi
would like to go, can some one give me directions to Cargan, from Lisburn
direction, been a while since I've been up that direction, also how will I know any of you lot, haven't been to a camp or anything, I drive a Silver 206

   
Lisburn Leisure Park
Lisburn BT28 1LP, UK
   
1. Head east on Lisburn Leisure Park    
   
167 ft
2. Turn left to stay on Lisburn Leisure Park       
   
0.1 mi
3. Slight left onto Governors Rd/A3    
   
0.2 mi
4. Turn right at Bentrim Rd/A30    
   
233 ft
5. Continue straight onto Governors Rd/A3    
   
0.3 mi
6. Continue straight onto Laganbank Rd/A1
Continue to follow A1
   
0.4 mi
7. Keep left at the fork    
   
200 ft
8. Linenhall St turns slightly right and becomes Sloan St/A49
Continue to follow A49
   
0.5 mi
9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the M1 ramp to Belfast    
   
0.2 mi
10. Merge onto M1    
   
6.4 mi
11. Continue onto A12    
   
2.3 mi
12. Take the exit onto M2 toward Larne/International Airport/Seaport/Stena Line/Norfolkline/Docks N    
   
17.4 mi
13. At junction 1, take the A26 exit to Antrim/Ballymena/Coleraine    
   
0.2 mi
14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Lisnevenagh Rd/A26    
   
7.1 mi
15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A26    
   
1.0 mi
16. Continue onto M2    
   
1.6 mi
17. At junction 11, take the A42 exit to A43/Ballymena/Broughshane/Cushendale    
   
0.4 mi
18. Turn left onto Broughshane Rd/A42    
   
0.2 mi
19. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Frys Rd    
   
0.8 mi
20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cushendall Rd/A43
Continue to follow A43
   
9.0 mi
Cargan.   
follow my previous post for directions to the dam.

I just copied that off google maps racer. Also there usually not that many people parked at the dam so I'm sure most people will be NI-Wild.

[cerbera147]

Hi
would like to go, can some one give me directions to Cargan, from Lisburn
direction, been a while since I've been up that direction, also how will I know any of you lot, haven't been to a camp or anything, I drive a Silver 206

To keep it simple just:

• Leave Lisburn and head for Belfast M1
• Then follow signs for Coleraine / Ballymena M2
• Once you're on the Ballymena bypass M2 follow signs for Cushendall A43
• Once you're off the motorway Cargan is about 9 miles along that road A43
• Then follow Craigy's directions to the dam

It's the first right as soon as you get into the village
then its a left about half a mile down that road.
The road to the dam is small and uneven so take care.

Should take about hour maybe quicker as it will be relatively quiet at the time of the morning 

For lunch I'm thinking of Pot Noodle 

I'll be bringing my gas stove for a brew if anyones needs some water boiled.

[racer]

Thanks for all the directions,  this looks like its an all male walk, any other females going?

[Samm]

Thanks for all the directions,  this looks like its an all male walk, any other females going?

I'm half thinking of going, though I seem to have turned male on this website, but I'm fairly sure I'm female!!

[LennyJ1]

Thanks for all the directions,  this looks like its an all male walk, any other females going?

I'm half thinking of going, though I seem to have turned male on this website, but I'm fairly sure I'm female!!

Serious a photo may be needed. Or put (I'm a girl) after your name lol

[Craigy123]

If were going by photos I'm a gremlin!

[surfnscenic]

I've been keeping an eye on this thread and didn't want to commit too soon.  I out tonight on a long standing engagement so didn't wish to cancel it.  depending how the night goes and the morning feels I'd be keen to go as I haven't been there for a long time.

So I might see you there.

George.

[RedLeader]

Great stuff. Not too many soups and in bed by midnight and you'll be spiffy! Quick round of Dungonnell will clear the head

I've been keeping an eye on this thread and didn't want to commit too soon.  I out tonight on a long standing engagement so didn't wish to cancel it.  depending how the night goes and the morning feels I'd be keen to go as I haven't been there for a long time.

So I might see you there.

George.

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