Redburn Forest, Holywood

Grade: Moderate with steep parts.

Price for non-members is £6. Paid up members pay £1.

Drive in at the NIEA signpost where the old people's home is and park near the picnic tables.

The wood ascends to a great viewpoint that looks over Belfast Lough and the Belfast Hills providing the land backdrop in the distance.

We'll walk up through the woods to the sound of the beautiful beech leaves crunching underfoot. Please bring a torch for this walk.

The length of the walk is about 3 miles. The Komoot route and map is a beta test feature which I've included to give you an idea of the elevation gain, we'll take a slightly different route on our walk.

The paths can be a bit mucky in places and can be quite steep, but as usual we'll take it easy and get a breather when we need it. Wear warms and sturdy walking boots. Please bring a torch. NO TRAINERS.

Follow the A2 from Belfast to Bangor. Redburn Country Park is signposted from the junction at Palace Barracks. Address: Old Holywood Road BT4 2HL. Click on the map and you can enter your location and get directions to Redburn.

As usual, post up if you need a lift and someone should oblige. My number is 07583 042962.