Purdysburn Ravine

Grade: Moderate, 5 miles. Can be mucky in parts.

Purdysburn Nature Reserve is a haven of natural flora and fauna through the heart of nature along the Purdysburn Ravine.

We'll walk through the maintained trails through Knockbracken Healthcare Park to the Ravine Project area and along the Purdysburn river. The terrain is mixed and can be muddy in places.

We'll meet at the Cairnshill Park and Ride.

Bring a picnic and we'll stop for lunch at the picnic tables at the Ravine. I'll bring the magic basket so we can have a tea or coffee too.

Proper walking footwear essential. Poles are useful too.
No trainers - only footwear that has grip and ankle support and designed for outdoor country walking/running will be permitted. I will refuse anyone who turns up in unsafe footwear.
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This walk is £1 for paid up members, £6 for guests and non-members.
Carsharing: You can post up you need a lift or would like to carshare. Just give a general idea of where you are coming from (not your home address!) so drivers in that area may be able to oblige. Please give the driver a contribution to cover fuel.

Click on 'location' in meeting details and through the Meetup app, your smartphone will bring you directly to the start of the walk.

Directions: From Forestside Shopping Centre, continue out of town on the Saintfield Road until you come to the junction with the Cairnshill Road. The Cairnshill Park and Ride is on your right. We can meet near the bus station.

Public transport - the number 7a bus will take you there, also the 515/520.

See you there! As always you can phone me on 07583 042962 if you're lost! Maria