Colin Glen

**Please note the start time of 11am**

Grade: Easy as far as the Glen Road underpass, then moderate to challenging in parts

We'll meet at Colin Glen River Entrance which is at 163 Stewartstown Road, Belfast.

Wear walking shoes/boots - no trainers please.
If we go into upper Colin Glen, then boots/shoes are essential and walking poles are useful too.

The walk up through the woodland and back should take about two hours. There's an option to extend the walk by going further up Colin Glen to the Rumble Hole (an impressive waterfall). Depending on conditions on the day, we'll go through upper Colin Glen on the right hand of the Colin river. If it's too muddy, the alterative is on the left side of the river where we pass the Mass Rock (for those interested in history). Hopefully the paths on the right hand side of upper Colin Glen should be dry enough to go that route.

Mona's Café is in the car park so we'll go there afterwards.

This walk costs £6 for non members. Annual membership is £20 and £1
per walk.

How to get to Colin Glen River Entrance: The easiest way is to click on 'location' shown in this event via the Meetup app on your smartphone. Your GPS will direct you straight there.

Old money directions: Leave M1 at Junction 3. Turn right off slip road under M1 bridge, straight onto Blacks Road. Go to T junction at the end of Blacks Road and turn left. After the next set of traffic lights continue for 100 metres. Colin Glen car park is on the right. If the car park is full, there's always parking in the next side road at Glengoland Avenue.

Public transport:
The Glider will take you right there. Get off at the Glengoland stop, walk citybound for 2 minutes along the Stewartstown Road - you'll see the brown sign for Colin Glen. Go into car park and the gates of the park are directly in front of you.
Best way to look up journey details is via Google Maps. Enter the start and end points of your journey and click on directions. To the right of the Car icon is a Bus icon, click on it and it will list out the bus times. If you need help with this, message Maria at least 24 hours in advance and I'll talk you through it.

Looking forward to seeing you all!
Ring or text Maria on 07583-042962 if you are lost or late.