A-Z of What to See and Do
ANCESTRAL RESEARCH
Records available from: The Registrar, Coleraine Borough Council,
66 Portstewart Road, Coleraine Tel: 028 7034 7034
Also visit the administration section on Coleraine Borough Council's website at www.colerainebc.gov.uk
Marriages recorded in Coleraine Borough from 1 April 1845 (R.C. from 1 January 1864), computer index of 1845-1922 marriage records only. Index Search only for a period not exceeding six hours - £10.00 (includes 4 verifications with the option of further verifications @ £2.50). Search only for each five year period or part of - £5.50. Fees subject to change.
Records are held in the General Register Office, Oxford House, 49-55 Chichester Street, Belfast. Visit their website at www.groni.gov.uk.
ANGLING
It is essential that an angler acquires a rod licence to fish in either 'coarse' or 'game' fisheries on The North Coast. Licences are available at designated tackle shops.
An additional permit charge may also be required before the angler can fish in particular water. This can be issued by the fishery owner. There are three categories of fisheries:
- The Public Angling Estate - managed by the Dept of Culture, Arts and Leisure, Inland Fisheries Division (Tel: 028 9025 8825). To fish in these waters a rod licence and a DCAL fishing permits are required. The permit can be bought from tackle shops.
- Private Angling Waters - a permit and rod licence are required to fish in these privately owned waters.
- Undeveloped Waters - the permission of the landowner and a rod licence are required to fish in these waters. No further permit is required.
Bann System Ltd. operates angling beats on the main Lower Bann River. It has also sub-let all of the tributary rivers to local angling clubs.
Angling Beats
• Lower Bann
- Estuary
- Cutts
- Carnroe
- Betts
- Agivey Bridge
- Culiff Bridge
- Culiff Rock
- Portneal
- Portna
- Kilrea Club
- Movanagher
- Lakes & Reservoirs
- Ballinress Reservoir & Dunallis Reservoir
- Ballyrashane Reservoir
- Craigahulliar Reservoir
- Ballylesson Reservoir
- Moorbrooke Lodge
- Ballylagan Fishermens Quarry
- Stone Falls
Game Angling
Salmon, sea trout, brown and rainbow trout are found in abundance in the local rivers Bush, Bann (Lower), Agivey and some 'put and take' lakes. Game Fishing is seasonal and, as such, activity is confined from 1 March to 31 October.
Coarse Angling
Popular stretches for bream, eel, perch, pike and roach on the Lower Bann at Portna and Movanagher.
Sea Angling
The waters around Portrush and the North Coast are rich in fish and ideal for boat anglers. Rock and beach fishing opportunities are also excellent. Boats are available for hire from Portrush and Portstewart Harbours.
Put & Take
BALLYLAGAN FISHERMANS QUARRY (TROUT FISHERY)
Ballylagan Farm, 39 Ballylagan Road, Coleraine
Tel/Fax: 028 7082 2251 Mob: 07769836265
Five acre spring fed lake; fly fishing; barbless hooks only; flies for sale; boat for hire; free tea & coffee.
Open: Mon-Sat until dark (closed Wed at 6.00pm).
MOORBROOK LODGE (TROUT FISHERY)
46 Glebe Road, Castlerock
Tel: 028 7084 9408
Web: www.moorbrooklodge.com
Open all year
STONE FALLS SPECIMEN TROUT FISHERY
63 Altikeeragh Road, Castlerock
Tel: 028 7084 8380 Mob: 07921463396
Email: info@stonefalls.co.uk Web: www.stonefalls.co.uk
Tuition and guiding services available; corporate days catered for; wheelbarrow included.
Rod licences can be obtained from:
BANN SYSTEM LTD.
The Cutts, 54 Castleroe Road, Coleraine
Tel: 028 7034 4796 Fax: 028 7035 6527
Email: theirishsociety@btconnect.com
Local permits, licences, equipment, bait, advice, information, maps from:
ALBERT ATKINS FISHING TACKLE
71 Coleraine Road, Garvagh
Tel: 028 2955 7691 Fax: 028 2955 7692
Fishing tackle and clothing, manufacturer of salmon and trout flies, fishing rod hire and gillies when requested.
Opening Hours: Tues-Fri: 9.00am-5.30pm
Mon & Sat: 9.00am-3.00pm
SMYTH'S COUNTRY SPORTS
1 Park Street, Coleraine
Tel: 028 7034 3970 Email: stephen@smythscountrysports.com
Web: www.smythscountrysports.com
OUTDOOR AND COUNTRY SPORTS
58 Society Street, Coleraine, Londonderry, BT52 1LA
Tel/Fax: 028 7032 0701 OR 07727 270 151
Email: keith@outdoorandcountrysports.co.uk
Web: http://www.outdoorandcountrysports.co.uk
Fishing tackle, bait supplies, outdoor pursuits including archery, outdoor clothing and equipment. Fishing licences and permits.
Opening Hours: Mon-Thurs & Sat: 9.30am-5.30pm
Fri: 9.30am-7.30pm
Sea angling, equipment hire & bait available from:
FLYING TACKLE
74 Main Street, Portrush
Tel: 028 7082 2209 Proprietor: Mr Douglas Long
Fresh and frozen bait available all year round. Sea angling specialists, rods available for hire. Camping equipment and kites also on sale. Leaflets, information and friendly advice on local fishing. Also contact for Portrush Harbour Shop.
ANTIQUES
Aghadowey
SARAH ROSE ANTIQUES
53 Ardreagh Road, Aghadowey
Contact: Dorothy McCaughey Tel/Fax: 028 7086 8722
Selection of antique pine and collectables.
Opening Hours: Sat: 10.30am-5.00pm
Bushmills
BRIAN R BOLT ANTIQUES
88 Ballaghmore Road, Portballintrae
Tel: 028 2073 1129 Mob: 07712579802
Email: brianbolt199@btinternet.com
Selection of small antique silver, treen, glass and 20th Century collectables and miscellaneous small collectables. Worldwide business by postal catalogue.
DUNLUCE ANTIQUES
33 Ballytober Road, Bushmills
Contact: Clare Ross Tel: 028 2073 1140
Email: clareross@dunlucegallery.com Web: www.dunlucegallery.com
Small selection of mainly small items. Porcelain restoration service on premises.
Coleraine
FORGE ANTIQUES
24-26 Long Commons, Coleraine
Contact: Graham Walker Tel: 028 7035 1339
Jewellery, silver, porcelain, clocks, paintings, furniture and bric-a-brac.
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat: 10.00am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-5.30pm
(Closed Thursdays except during July, August and December)
Kilrea
BEESWAX ANTIQUES
6 Church Street, Kilrea
Tel: 028 2954 1104
PAUL CRANNY ANTIQUES
Bank Square Gallery, 63 Maghera Street (rear), Kilrea
Contact: Paul or Susan Cranny Tel/Fax: 028 2954 0279
Email: paulcrannyantiques@yahoo.co.uk
18th and 19th Century antique furniture, paintings, object d'art, restoration and valuations.
Opening Hours (by appointment): Mon-Fri: 4.30pm-6.30pm
Sat: 11.00am-5.00pm
Portrush
ALEXANDER'S OF PORTRUSH
108 Dunluce Road, Portrush
Tel: 028 7082 2783 Web: www.furniture-ni.com
Contemporary, classic and antique furniture; inspirational art and accessories.
ATLANTIC ANTIQUES
22 Portstewart Road, Portrush
Tel: 028 7082 5988
KENNEDY & WOLFENDEN
86 Main Street, Portrush
Tel: 028 7082 2995 Email: eleanor@kennedywolfenden.com
Fine selection of antique and modern jewellery, furniture, porcelain. Antique and contemporary art on display.
ARCHERY
Contact: Paul Blanchard
Tel: 028 2073 1663 Mob: 07754389641
Based in Bushmills, offering a fun introduction to this sport. Available to groups of 8 or more people, for ages 10 years plus. Also offering classes in surfing, canoeing and snorkelling, please phone for information. Fully insured and qualified (GNAs Archery Leader).
ART GALLERIES
Aritclave
GALLERY 33
33 St Paul's Road, Articlave
Tel: 028 7084 9933
A selection of original and innovative, modern and traditional paintings. Oils, acrylics, watercolours, mixed media and soft sculpture.
Opening Hours: Wed-Sun: 12.30pm-5.30pm
Bushmills
CASTLECAT STUDIO GALLERY
76 Castlecatt Road, Bushmills
Contact: James McNulty Tel: 028 2074 1682
Web: www.jamesmcnultyartist.com
Oils, watercolours and pastels on permanent display and for sale.
THE GALLERY AT DUNLUCE ANTIQUES
33 Ballytober Road, Bushmills
Contact: Clare Ross Tel: 028 2073 1140
Email: clareross@dunlucegallery.com Web: www.dunlucegallery.com
A modern Irish Art Gallery with paintings by Northern Irish artists. Also an antiques shop, with a selection of mainly small items, which offers a porcelain restoration service on the premises.
Opening Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10.00am-5.30pm
Sat: 2.00pm-6.00pm (or by appointment)
Castlerock
LINKSVIEW HOUSE
10 Sea Road, Castlerock
Contact: Jessica or Patricia Tel: 028 7084 9527
Web: www.linksview.co.uk
Coleraine
ISLAND IRISH ART
49 Ballyrashane Road, Coleraine
Contact: Jeannie McCollum Tel: 028 7034 2599 Fax: 028 7032 8137
Email: mccollum@islandirishart.com Web: www.islandirishart.com
Art Gallery specialising in works of art by leading Irish Artists.
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat: 11.00am-6.30pm
LANESIDE GALLERY
5 Stable Lane, Coleraine
Contact: Mr D Green Tel: 028 7035 3600 Mob: 07816585184
Email: info@lanesidegallery.com Web: www.lanesidegallery.com
Art gallery / dealers
Opening Hours: Tues-Sat: 12.00noon-5.30pm (also Bank Holidays)
RIVERSIDE GALLERY (FRAME IT)
3 Society Street, Coleraine
Tel: 028 7035 6645
Portrush
CAUSEWAY GALLERY
110 Dunluce Road, Portrush
Tel: 028 7082 2364
Web: www.causewaygallery.com
Contemporary and traditional Irish art, crafts, pine furniture and accessories.
Portstewart
FLOWERFIELD ARTS CENTRE
Portstewart Road, Portstewart
Tel: 028 7083 1400 Fax: 028 7083 1432
Email: info@flowerfield.org Web: www.flowerfield.org
The centre has a busy concert and exhibition schedule, featuring a diverse range of performances and art forms. Concerts include jazz, classical and contemporary folk, while exhibitions range from original crafts to sculptors and artists in a variety of media. The galleries also host a number of exhibitions during the year from community-based arts organisations. Flowerfield also runs two major terms of Creative Classes for adults each year, and a series of children's events.
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 9.00am-5.00pm
Sat: 12.00pm-4.00pm
PORTSTEWART GALLERIES
49, 85 & 86 The Promenade, Portstewart
Contact: Pauline Hughes Tel: 028 7083 4600
Email: sales@irishartgroup.com Web: www.irishartgroup.com
The 3 Portstewart Galleries offer hundreds of original paintings by Irish artists plus limited edition prints, restored vintage fountain pens, Edwardian postcards and other printed collectables.
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat: 9.30am-1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.00pm
Sun: 2.00pm-5.00pm
ROUGHANS FIRST FLOOR COFFEE SHOP
16 The Promenade, Portstewart
Contact: Damian Tel: 028 7083 2723
Specialise in black and white photography of local scenes.
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 8.30am-5.30pm
Sat-Sun: 8.30am-6.00pm
BOAT TRIPS (seasonal)
Coleraine
RIVER BANN CRUISES (See page X for details)
Contact: Robert Anderson Tel: 07798786955
Email: riverbanncruises@yahoo.co.uk Web: www.riverbanncruises.com
Portrush
ISLAND FISHER
Contact: Robert Cardwell Tel: 028 7082 2359 Mob: 07802155688
Sea angling and wreck fishing trips (max10)
THE 'ALIMAUR' 'Fun Angling'
Tel: 028 7083 4480 Mob: 07803178284
Sea angling (max10) and sightseeing (max12) trips from Portrush and Portstewart Harbours. Tackle hire and bait available.
Easter-late October: Daily (weather permitting)
THE STEWART BROTHERS
Contact: Mr D Stewart Tel/Fax: 028 7082 3369
Email:dessie.stewart@btinternet.com
Deep sea fishing for the past 30 years. See some of the beautiful scenes from around the coast. Boat leaves from Portrush Harbour each day in the summertime. Inspected by MCA. On board facilities include a fish finder and a toilet. Contact for further details.
Portstewart
AQUAHOLICS 5 STAR DIVE CENTRE
14 Portmore Road, Portstewart
Contact: Richard Lafferty Tel/Fax: 028 7083 2584
Email: dive@aquaholics.org Web: www.aquaholics.org
High Speed 'White Knuckle' powerboat trips along North Coast and Rathlin Island (max 12).
BOY MATTHEW (MFU)
Contact: Peter Boston Tel: 028 7083 4734 Mob: 07764514270
Fishing trips daily at 2.00pm & 6.00pm from Portstewart Harbour, all tackle and rods available for hire. Everyone welcome. All day charter angling also available for parties and angling clubs. Code of practice approved and licensed for 12 passengers. Pre-booking advisable.
BOWLING
Outdoor
For information on outdoor bowling please contact Coleraine Borough Council - Leisure Services Tel: 028 7034 7234.
Castlerock
Freehall Road - One Green
Coleraine
Brook Street - One Green
Lodge Road - One Green
Kilrea
Craiglea Gardens - One Green
Portrush
Recreation Grounds - Two Greens
Tel: 028 7082 4441
Portstewart
The Warren - Two Greens
Tel: 07900082438
Indoor
Coleraine
Rope Walk Community Centre
Tel: 028 7034 7234
Kilrea
Kilrea Sports Complex - Three Rinks
Tel: 028 2954 1483
Portstewart
Town Hall - Three Rinks
Tel: 028 7083 6986
CANOEING
Contact: Paul Blanchard
Tel: 028 2073 1663 Mob: 07754389641
Based in Portballintrae Harbour, offering fun sessions, coastal trips, kayak surfing and skills training. For ages 8 years plus. Also offering classes in surfing, archery and snorkelling, please phone for information. Fully insured and qualified (BCU Level 3 Coach Sea and Level 4 Coach Surf).
CINEMA
MOVIE HOUSE, COLERAINE
Riverside Retail Park, Coleraine
Box Office: 028 7035 0000 Web: www.moviehouse.co.uk
Six screens showing all the latest films. Opening hours vary - open full time during school holidays and part time during term time. For cinema listings visit the website or phone the Box Office number.
CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING
COLERAINE CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING CLUB
30 Drumaquill Road, Coleraine
Contact: Mr Harold Burke (Snr) Tel: 028 7034 3496 / 028 7034 2804
Facilities for English Skeet and ISU Skeet shooting, accessories and supplies.
Guns can be hired on range. Supervised by a qualified coach.
CLIMBING
Portrush
RAMORE HEAD
Contact: Mountaineering Council of Ireland
Sport HQ, 13 Joyce Way, Parkwest Business Park, Dublin 12
Tel: 00353 1 6251115 Fax: 00353 1 6251 116
Email: info@mountaineering.ie Web: www.mountaineering.ie
The crag is composed of a series of short basalt cliffs. Traditionally the routes are unrecorded and unnamed, and are generally in the easier grades, though some harder routes have been climbed in recent years. A copy of the 'Fair Head Rock Climbing Guide, MCI' is available from the Mountaineering Council of Ireland.
CRAFT STUDIOS
Castlerock
PRETTY CRAFTY DESIGN STUDIO & WILLOW GARDEN TEA ROOM
5 Springbank Road, Castlerock
Contact: James Currie Tel/Fax: 028 7084 8146 Mob: 07801786865
Email: prettycraftydesignstudio@yahoo.co.uk Web: www.prettycraftydesign.com
The purpose built showroom supports a wide range of imaginative, hand crafted and original giftware made by local crafters. You can also hold your own craft birthday party with activities such as mask making, card making, stone painting, knitting, quilting and much more. Adult workshops are also available in the above arts. There is also a small bird petting farm on site where you can come and see the peacocks.
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat: 10.00am-5.00pm
Sun: 12.00pm-5.30pm
Coleraine
MAGPIE CRAFTS
70 Ringrash Road, Macosquin, Coleraine
Contact: Marion Coupe Tel: 028 7032 1131 Fax: 028 7032 9447
Classes and workshops using rubber stamps, making cards, books and wearable art. Tailored crafting holidays available over weekends, long weekends or a full week. The shop stocks rubber stamps, associated products and scrap-booking supplies.
Opening Hours: 9.30am-9.00pm (summer months)
10.00am-6.00pm (rest of year)
Portstewart
FLOWERFIELD ARTS CENTRE
Portstewart Road, Coleraine
Tel: 028 7083 1400 Fax: 028 7083 1432
Email: info@flowerfield.org Web: www.flowerfield.org
Workshops throughout the year in a variety of subjects, from Raku ceramics and printmaking through to digital photography and floristry. The workshops are run by experienced tutors, usually on Saturday's from 10.30am to 4.30pm.
CYCLING
Occasional or novice cyclists may simply wish to spend a day-trip visiting well known attractions while on holiday on the North Coast. More experienced enthusiasts will typically complete the long distance mapped routes. These are as follows:
Belfast to Ballyshannon (242 miles) - NCN Routes 9, 91, 92 & 95
Ballyshannon to Ballycastle (236 miles) - NCN Routes 91, 92 & 93
A significant section of the National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 93 passes through the north of the Borough. It is readily identified by distinctive signage.
Substantial sections of this route, linking Downhill, Coleraine, Portstewart, Portrush and Bushmills/Portballintrae, offer superb coastal scenery and are along traffic-free cycle paths. These sections are suitable for novice cyclists and families with young children. Experienced cyclists may choose to venture off the signed routes and explore the countryside at their leisure.
A cycling leaflet highlighting the above entitled “Cycling in the Borough of Coleraine" is available from tourist information centres.
Other cycling opportunities include two signed cycle routes centred on Garvagh, part of a network of routes throughout the Sperrins. The “Eagle's Glen Cycle Route" (approx. 15 miles) explores the historic Errigal landscape centred on the picturesque Glenullin Valley, providing cyclists with superb views of the northern Sperrins foothills.
The “Bann Valley Cycle Route" (approx. 15 miles), linking Garvagh and Kilrea, enables cyclists to enjoy the quiet country roads traversing the fertile landscape of the Bann Valley, with views of the Bann corridor and beyond towards the Antrim Hills. The busy rural market towns of Garvagh and Kilrea offer opportunities to explore local heritage and culture and enjoy traditional hospitality.
For more details about the various NCN routes and maps available visit www.sustrans.org.uk or ask for details at Coleraine Tourist Information Centre.
For further information contact Council's Countryside Development Officer at (028) 7034 7234 or email mark.strong@colerainebc.gov.uk
Cycle Hire
G MCALISTER CYCLES
16 Gleneary Road, Coleraine
Tel: 028 7034 4704
DAY SPAS / HEALTH FARMS
Coleraine
NIRVANA BEAUTY AND DAY SPA
The Barn, 15 Isle Road, Macosquin, Coleraine
Contact: Steven & Brenda Todd Tel: 028 7032 8093
Email: info@nirvanabeautyspa.com Web: www.nirvanabeautyspa.com
Peaceful and tranquil surroundings will enable you to rest, relax and unwind at your leisure. Treatments include seaweed baths complete with Steam Chamber, Hydrotherapy, Hydromassage, Mud Wraps, Hot Stone Therapy and Rasul. There is also a chill out room in which you can relax for as long as you wish before or after your treatment. Available to men, women, couples and groups.
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 9.30am-9.00pm;
Sat: 9.30am-5.30pm; Sun 11.00am-5.30pm
SPRINGWELL MANOR HEALTH FARM AND B&B
7 Ballystrone Road, Macosquin, Coleraine
Contact: Jennifer Cochrane Tel: 028 7035 3505 Fax: 028 7034 2843
Email: jen@springwellmanor.com Web: www.springwellmanor.com
Springwell Manor Health Farm offers a true sanctuary, where you can rejuvenate the body and deeply relax the mind. It has the distinctive 'home from home' feeling which makes guests feel very much at ease. Treatments and facilities include: facials, handcare, footcare, tanning, waxing, sunbed, body and holistic therapies, toning table, yoga, sauna and Turkish baths etc.
FOOTBALL
To book any of the pitches listed below please contact Coleraine Leisure Centre on: 028 7035 6432.
Articlave
WOODEND PARK
One pitch, no changing accommodation
Castlerock
FREEHALL ROAD
Two grass pitches (one junior size), changing accommodation
Coleraine
ANDERSON PARK
Millburn Road
One grass pitch with changing pavilion
BALLYSALLY
Ballysally Road
3 grass pitches & 1 multi-purpose synthetic facility
CRESCENT PLAYING FIELDS
The Crescent
Five grass pitches, one all weather pitch (floodlit), changing accommodation
MACOSQUIN
1 grass pitch
ROPE WALK
1 grass pitch & 1 multi purpose synthetic facility
RUGBY AVENUE PLAYING FIELDS
1 Rugby Avenue
Six grass pitches, one all weather, changing accommodation
WINDYHALL
518 Windyhall Park
One grass pitch, changing accommodation
Garvagh
GARVAGH CLYDE PARK
Kurin Road
Two grass pitches, changing accommodation
Kilrea
KILREA SPORTS COMPLEX
Craiglea Gardens
One pitch, changing accommodation
Portrush
PARKER AVENUE PLAYING FIELDS
One grass pitch, changing accommodation
Portstewart
THE WARREN
Old Coach Road
One pitch, changing accommodation
GAME BIRD SHOOTING
Contact: BASC Northern Ireland, 33 Castle Street, Lisburn
Tel: 028 9260 5050
Email: nire@basc.org.uk Web: www.basc.org.uk
GLIDING
ULSTER GLIDING CLUB
The Airfield, Seacoast Road, Bellarena, Limavady
Contact: Richard Logan or Ralph Erskine
Tel: 028 7775 0301 (weekends only) Mob: 07709808276
Web: www.ulsterglidingclub.org
The Ulster Gliding Club is the only facility of its kind in Northern Ireland.
The club offers both members and visitors the opportunity to experience the ultimate flying experience of silent flight known as 'soaring' or 'gliding'. Trial lessons available. Weekends: 9.00am-5.30pm, and during holiday periods as advertised.
GOLF
The area is truly a golfer's paradise, offering a variety of terrains from spectacular links courses to delightful parkland. Whichever of our superb courses you choose to play, we can assure you of a quality of golf that is unsurpassed.
Portrush
ROYAL PORTRUSH GOLF CLUB
Bushmills Road, Portrush
Tel: 028 7082 2311 Fax: 028 7082 3139
Email: info@royalportrushgolfclub.com Web: www.royalportrushgolfclub.com
Club Professional: Gary McNeill Club Secretary: Wilma Erskine
Facilities: bar, restaurant, locker room, Club shop
Services: tuition, caddies, practice ground, putting green, power carts, club & trolley hire
Dunluce Links
- 18 hole Championship Links Course 6,818 yd. Par 72
- Best days for Visitors: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri am, Sat pm, Sun
- Booking necessary
- Handicap certificate required
- Green Fees: Weekdays £120.00 Weekends £135.00
Winter Green Fee (Nov-March inc) Sun-Fri £60.00
Valley Links
- 18 hole Championship Links Course 6,273yd. Par 70
- Best days for Visitors: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat pm, Sun pm
- Booking necessary
- Handicap certificate not required
- Green Fees: Weekdays £35.00 Weekends £40.00
Winter Green Fee (Nov-Mar inc) Mon-Fri £25.00
BALLYREAGH MUNICIPAL LINKS
2 Glen Road, Portrush
Professional: Bob Cockroft Tel/Fax: 028 7082 2028
Email: leisure@colerainebc.gov.uk
Facilities: snacks / refreshments, Pro shop
Services: tuition, putting green, club and trolley hire
- 9 hole course 1,212 yd. Par 27
- Best days for Visitors: Any day
- Booking not Necessary
- Handicap Certificate not required
- Green Fees:
Weekdays: Adults £6.00, seniors/juniors £4.50
Weekends & Bank Holidays: Adults £7.00, seniors/juniors £6.00
July/August: Adults £7.00, seniors/juniors £6.00
Yearly Ticket: Adults £118.00, seniors/juniors £70.00
Portstewart
PORTSTEWART GOLF CLUB
117 Strand Road, Portstewart
Tel: 028 7083 2015 Fax: 028 7083 4097
Email: bill@portstewartgc.co.uk Web: www.portstewartgc.co.uk
Club Professional: Alan Hunter Club Manager: Michael Moss
Facilities: restaurant, bars, locker rooms, showers, snooker room, indoor bowling, Pro shop
Services: tuition, caddies, club, trolley hire and buggy hire, putting green
Strand Course
- 18 Hole Championship Links Course 6,895 yd. Par 72
- Best days for Visitors: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
- Booking necessary
- Handicap certificate required
- Green Fees: Weekdays £80.00 Weekends £95.00
Winter Green Fee (Nov-Mar inc) Mon-Fri £35.00
Riverside Course
- 18 Hole Links Course 5,725 yd. Par 68
- Best days for Visitors: Any day
- Booking necessary at weekends only
- Handicap certificate required
- Green Fees: Weekdays £20.00 Weekends £25.00
- Rates for parties of 16+ people: Weekdays £15.00 Weekends £20.00
PORTSTEWART OLD COURSE
Course Manager: Joe Nelson Tel: 028 7083 2549
Facilities: refreshments, meals by arrangement, locker rooms, showers, Pro shop
Services: club hire
- 18 Hole Links and Parkland Course 4,733 yd. Par 64
- Best days for Visitors: Any day
- Booking not necessary
- Handicap certificate not required
- Green Fees: Weekdays £10.00 Weekends £15.00
Weekly Ticket £50.00 Monthly Ticket £100.00
Groups of 16+ people: Weekends only £13.00
Castlerock
CASTLEROCK GOLF CLUB
65 Circular Road, Castlerock
Tel: 028 7084 8314 Fax: 028 7084 9440
Pro shop Tel: 028 7084 9424
Email: info@castlerockgc.co.uk Web: www.castlerockgc.co.uk
Club Professional: Ian Blair Club Secretary / Manager: Mark Steen
Facilities: restaurant, bar, snooker room
Services: tuition, caddies, club & trolley hire, electronic golf buggies / carts
Mussenden Course
- 18 Hole Championship Links Course 6,747 yd. Par 73
- Best days for Visitors: Sun-Fri, Sat pm
- Booking necessary
- Handicap certificate not required
- Green Fees: Weekdays £65.00 Weekend £80.00
Winter Green Fee (Nov-Mar): Mon-Fri £25.00 4 Ball (or £30 each),
Sat & Sun £40.00
Bann Course
- 9 Hole Links Course 5,876 yd. Par 70 (18 holes)
- Best days for Visitors: Any day
- Green Fees: Weekdays £12.00 Weekend £15.00
- Booking not necessary
- Handicap certificate not required
Portballintrae
BUSHFOOT GOLF CLUB
50 Bushfoot Road, Portballintrae
Tel: 028 2073 1317 Fax: 028 2073 1852
Email: bushfootgolfclub@btconnect.com
Club Secretary: J. Knox -Thompson
Facilities: restaurant, bar
Services: trolley hire
- 9 Hole Course 6,001 yd. Par 70 ( 18 holes)
- Best days for Visitors: Mon, Wed, Thurs
- Booking not normally necessary
- Handicap certificate required
- Green Fees: Weekday £16.00 Weekends & BH £20.00
Under 18s discount
Aghadowey
BROWN TROUT GOLF AND COUNTRY INN
Contact: Jane O'Hara Tel: 028 7086 8209 Fax: 028 7086 8878
Email: bill@browntroutinn.com Web: www.browntroutinn.com
Facilities: restaurant, gym, changing facilities, society room
Services: tuition, club hire, caddies (by arrangement)
- 9 Hole Parkland Course 5,510 yd. Par 70 (18 holes)
- Best days for Visitors: Any day
- Booking necessary
- Handicap certificate not required
- Green Fees: Weekdays £10.00 Weekends £15.00
Under 18s 50% discount
Groups of 10+ people: Weekday £7.00
Weekend £12.00
Kilrea
KILREA GOLF COURSE
47a Lisnagrot Road, Kilrea
Tel: 028 2954 0044
Email: kilreagc@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.kilreagolfclub.co.uk
Club Secretary: Brian McGill
Facilities: changing room, bar & restaurant
- 9 Hole Parkland/Heathland Course 5,615 yd. Par 69 (18 holes)
- Best days for Visitors: Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat pm and Sun pm
- Booking advisable
- Handicap certificate not required
- Green Fees: Visitors - Weekday £15.00 / Weekends £20.00
With Member - Weekday £10.00 / Weekends £10.00
MANOR GOLF CLUB
69 Bridge Street, Kilrea
Tel: 028 2954 1636 / 2954 0205 Fax: 028 2954 0134
Club Secretary: Charlie Hasson
Facilities: restaurant & bar
Services: club & trolley hire
- 9 Hole Parkland Course 4,174yd. Par 64 (18 holes)
- Best days for Visitors: Any day
- Booking necessary for weekends only
- Handicap certificate not required
- Green Fees: Weekday (Mon-Thur): £10.00
Weekend (Fri-Sun & Bank Holidays): £12.00
Concessionary rates available
Pitch & Putt, Putting Greens and Crazy Golf
Coleraine
ANDERSON PARK
Millburn Road, Coleraine
Tel: 028 7034 7234
Putting green
Portrush
BALLYREAGH PITCH & PUTT
Ballyreagh Golf Course, 2 Glen Road, Portrush
Tel: 028 7082 2028
9 hole pitch & putt (Par 27) and 18 hole crazy golf course
RAMORE HEAD RECREATION GROUNDS
Ramore Avenue, Portrush
Tel: 028 7082 4441
Putting green and crazy golf (seasonal)
SKERRIES PITCH AND PUTT
Bushmills Road, Portrush (Royal Portrush Golf Club)
Tel: 028 7082 2311
9 hole pitch and putt (1,187 yards)
JET SKIING
PORTSTEWART STRAND
Jet Skis must not enter the River Bann from Portstewart Strand via the Barmouth. There are no facilities for slips and jet skis must be launched from the beach. Care should be taken at the Barmouth as there may be breaking waves in rough conditions. The beach is owned by the National Trust.
MICROLIGHT FLYING
CAUSEWAY FLYING CLUB
Mullaghmore Airfield, Agivey Road, Aghadowey
Contact: Mark Holmes Tel: 028 7082 3793 Mob: 07803717711
Email: fly@av8r.co.uk Web: www.av8r.co.uk
Come and experience the joy of flight with one of our experienced CAA approved instructors. No previous experience necessary. See the beautiful Causeway Coast from 2000 feet, marvel at the views. Flight access to Donegal and Scotland. Warm clothing and sensible footwear is recommended.
MOTOR SPORTS
COLERAINE & DISTRICT MOTOR CLUB
C/o Kennedy Holdings Ltd, Sandel Village, Knocklynn Rd, Coleraine
Tel: 028 7035 5800
Email: colerainemotorclub@btinternet.com or info@northwest200.org
Club Website: www.coleraineanddistrictmc.co.uk
NW 200 Website: www.northwest200.org
ORIENTEERING
NORTH WEST ORIENTEERING CLUB
Contact: Ruth Blair, 42 The Gables, Randalstown
Tel: 028 9447 3737 Email: ruth@niorienteering.org.uk Web: www.nwoc.info
For details on youth orienteering & map sales contact: Anthony McGonigle
Tel: 028 7776 4779 Email: amcgonigle@talktalk.net
For details on permanent courses contact: Noel Bogle Tel: 028 7181 1321
The following are permanent orienteering courses which are free to use. A permanent orienteering course comprises of a number of coded marker posts located at various features throughout the forest which correspond with circles marked on an orienteering map. This allows anyone with an over-printed map to try at their own pace a range of orienteering courses varying in navigational difficulty by visiting the marker posts in suggested orders. There is a small charge for these maps which are available from the CAAN offices (Tel: 028 9030 3931) or contact Anthony McGonigle on 028 7776 4779.
DOWNHILL FOREST
Situated 1 mile from Castlerock on the A2 Mussenden Road
GARVAGH FOREST
Main Street, Garvagh
PICNIC AREAS
AGHERTON
½ mile from Portstewart on the A2
BISHOP'S GATE
1 mile from Downhill on the A2 Coleraine - Downhill Road
CAMUS
On the A54 Coleraine - Kilrea Road overlooking the River Bann
DOWNHILL FOREST
1 mile from Castlerock on the A2
DUNDERG
1 mile from A29 turn off for Garvagh
HARBOUR HILL
Overlooking the Portstewart Harbour and promenade - turn off Portmore Road near the Harbour at Atlantic Circle. Picnic tables, car parking, viewpoint.
MACOSQUIN
2 miles from Coleraine on the A37 Coleraine - Limavady Road
MAGHERACROSS
Between Portrush & Portballintrae, near Dunluce Castle on the A2. Picnic tables, car parking, viewpoint.
PORTBALLINTRAE
Sea front car park
QUILLY
2 miles from Coleraine on the A2 Coleraine - Castlerock Road
RINAGREE COASTAL PARK
Coastal path near Portstewart on the right off A2 Portrush - Portstewart Road.
Walks, seating and car park facilities.
TIRKEERAN
On the A29 Garvagh - Maghera Road
WHITE ROCKS BEACH
2 miles from Portrush on A2 Portrush - Bushmills Road
PONY TREKKING & RIDING CENTRES
Independent Riding
Access is permitted only before 11.00am May-August. Sand dune area must be avoided. In winter months all day riding is permitted.
PORTRUSH EAST STRAND
Length: 2.85 km Surface: sand Facilities: Car Park
PORTRUSH WEST STRAND
Length: 0.89 km Surface: sand Facilities: Car park
PORTSTEWART STRAND
Length: 2.92 km Surface: sand Facilities: Car park, signage
Riding Centres
Castlerock
HILL FARM RIDING CENTRE
47 Altikeeragh Road, Castlerock
Contact: Gabrielle Doherty Tel: 028 7084 8629
Riding lessons (group or private), hacking, pony trekking, beach rides for experienced riders, liveries, children's summer camps, birthday parties. Group rates for youth clubs.
Opening Hours: July, August & school holidays: Mon-Sat: 10.00am-5.00pm
Rest of year: Fri evenings & Sat by appointment
Coleraine
ISLAND EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
49 Ballyrashane Road, Coleraine
Contact: Jeannie McCollum Tel: 028 7034 2599 Fax: 028 7032 8137
Quality riding lessons on fun cobs and ponies, from 5yrs up. Specialists in children's riding lessons. 'Fun Days' are available. Pre booking required.
Portrush
MADDYBENNY RIDING CENTRE
18 Maddybenny Farm, (off Loguestown Road) Portrush
Contact: Philip G.L.White Tel: 028 7082 3394 Mob: 07732630963
Email: riding@maddybenny.com Web: www.maddybenny.com
Riding school and trekking centre 2 miles from Portrush and Portstewart. Qualified staff and quality animals. Situated on a family friendly farm with holiday accommodation available. Beginners very welcome. Signposted off A29 Portrush-Coleraine Road. BHSII Int. Teaching (Registered).
Opening Hours: 10.00am-5.00pm
ROWING
All rowing activities in the area are carried out through the Bann Rowing Club which is open to the public.
BANN ROWING CLUB
6 Litchfield Park, Coleraine
Contact: Martin Clyde Tel: 028 7032 0311
SKY DIVING
WILDGEESE SKYDIVING CENTRE
116 Carrowreagh Road, Garvagh
Contact: Ms Maggie Penny Tel: 028 2955 8609 Fax: 028 2955 7050
Email: jump@skydivewildgeese.com Web: www.skydivewildgeese.com
One of the best equipped centres within the British Parachute Association with a purpose built hangar housing aircraft and training facilities which include kit stores; suspended harnesses; fan trainers, aircraft mock-ups and packing area. The centre is open seven days a week all year round from dawn till dusk and suffers no altitude restrictions.
SNORKELLING
Contact: PAUL BLANCHARD
Tel: 028 2073 1663 Mob: 07754389641
SUB-AQUA
Visiting divers should make contact with a dive centre or a dive school. Equipment can be hired from dive centres and is not usually available from dive clubs.
AQUAHOLICS 5 STAR DIVE SCHOOL AND SHOP (centre no 32043)
14 Portmore Road, Portstewart
Contact: Richard Lafferty Tel/Fax: 028 7083 2584
Email: dive@aquaholics.org Web: www.aquaholics.co.uk
PADI 5 STAR Dive Centre, offering full range of courses, all levels from beginners to experienced divers. From Open Water to Divemaster. All courses (except dive master) include the use of all dive gear - all materials and certifications are also included. Courses are completed at your own pace with low instructor to student ratios. Flexible timetables to suit you - just bring your own swimsuit and towel! Trips along the North Coast and Rathlin Island for qualified skippers. High speed powerboat thrill trips are also available. Fully stocked dive shop, with a large range of brands.
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat: 9.00am-5.30pm
PORTSTEWART SUB AQUA CLUB
Contact: Mr W.P. Curry Tel: 028 7034 2942
SURFING
Surf Report Telephone: 09111 680 090
You should be able to swim 50m before leaning to surf and the best place to learn is with a surf school instructor. All surf schools/instructors are fully qualified, highly experienced surfers and will provide all necessary equipment such as wet suits and boards.
Surfing Locations
All surfing locations are given on the understanding that you are a competent surfer. Observe all necessary safety checks before going to surf. The following information is reproduced by kind permission of Troggs Surf Shop, Portrush.
BLACK ROCK, PORTRUSH
This is the western, rocky end of the West Strand and is considered to be the best left handed reef break on the north coast. There is a public car park in front of the beach.
Wave Details
Type: Reef
Quality: Standard to excellent
Peals: Lefts
Power: Hollow
Experience: Intermediate to expert
Tides: Mid to high
Swell size: 3ft to 6ft
Swell direction: NW, N
Wind: SW, S, SE
BUSHFOOT STRAND, PORTBALLINTRAE
Attracts large north coast swells especially during the summer months. Swell can be 4ft+ here, when everywhere else is flat. Be very wary of strong rips. Beginners be cautious in bigger surf. Dangerous for swimming!
Wave Details
Type: Beachbreak
Quality: Standard to good
Peals: Lefts and rights
Power: More juice than most
Experience: Intermediate to expert
Tides: Mid to high
Swell size: 1ft +
Swell direction: W, NW, N
Wind: S, SW, SE, E
CASTLEROCK STRAND
Castlerock Strand produces many left and right peaks and good swells which give long peeling waves. You can drive your car onto beach.
Wave Details
Type: Beachbreak
Quality: Standard to excellent
Peals: Lefts and rights
Power: Standard
Experience: Intermediate to expert
Tides: All tides
Swell size: 1ft to 6ft+
Swell direction: NW, N
Wind: S, SW
EAST STRAND, PORTRUSH
There are strong currents and rips when the swell is on so advisable only for ADVANCED SURFERS. There is a public car park and Water Sports Centre in front of the beach (see page X for details).
Wave Details
Type: Beachbreak
Quality: Standard to excellent
Power: Can be very powerful
Experience: Intermediate to expert
Tides: 4ft ++
Swell direction: NW, N
Wind: S, SW, W, SE
PORTSTEWART STRAND
A long beach with a lot of peaks, with the best spots at either end of the Strand. Owned by the National Trust so there is a fee to bring your car onto it.
Wave Details
Type: Beachbreak
Quality: Standard to excellent
Peals: Lefts and rights
Power: Average, fun
Experience: Intermediate to expert
Tides: Mid to high
Swell size: 1ft to 4ft
Swell direction: NW, N
Wind: S, SW
WEST STRAND, PORTRUSH
Watch out for the rocks at the bottom end of the beach. This is a very popular beach so can get crowded. There is a public car park in front of the beach.
Wave Details
Type: Beachbreak
Quality: Standard
Peals: Peaks
Power: Fun
Experience: Beginners to expert
Tides: Mid to high
Swell size: 3ft +
Swell direction: NW, N
Wind: S, SW, SE
WHITEROCKS
There is a public car park and toilets at top end of the beach. Probably the busiest beach on the North Coast often very crowded especially at weekends. Excellent lefts and rights always bigger than East Strand. Car park and toilets
Wave Details
Type: Beachbreak
Quality: Standard
Peals: Closeouts
Power: Hollow closeouts
Experience: Beginners to expert
Tides: Mid to high
Swell size: 1ft-6ft +
Swell direction: W, NW, N
Wind: S, SW, W
Surf Schools
ALIVE BODYBOARD & SURF SCHOOL
Contact - Ricky Martin Email - lessons@alivesurfschool.com Phone - 07935 952 532
Alive Surf School, Portrush, is the longest running surf school in Northern Ireland. In association with Gul Wetsuits we provide the best equipment + tuition available. All our instructors are fully qualified surf coaches, life guards and are all past or present members of the Irish Surf Team!
No excuses! Our 2009 students ranged from 6-69 years old, some came by themselves and some in a group of 50 – whoever you are, pull on a wettie and HIT THE SURF!
Surfing combines team work, individual motivation, fitness and most of all fun! Surfing also offers a safe and controlled environment to learn about rip currents, tides and other beach hazards with qualified instructors and lifeguards. Surfing lessons start from £20 and are available now!
Call Ricky on 07935 952 532 or email lessons@alivesurfschool.com and get surfing!!
MARTIN KELLY @ TK SURF SCHOOL
Mob: 07894854791
Email:martin@tksurfschool.com Web: www.tksurfschool.com
British Surfing Association qualified male and female instructors and R.L.S.S Beach Lifeguards. TK Surf School is run with 16 years experience and is Portrush based, operating along the North Coast on all beaches from Castlerock to Portballintrae. Expert tuition, board, wetsuit and boot hire is included and fresh fruit and water is on offer during lessons. TK Surf School offers surfing and bodyboarding lessons to individuals for private technical tuition and private groups. During the summer months, is the Summer Kids Camp which offers children the opportunity to learn to surf (including the importance of beach safety, ocean awareness, tides, rips and other hazards). Also on offer are team building and corporate team days. The surf school runs all year. Please contact Martin for further information and booking.
PAUL BLANCHARD
Tel: 028 2073 1663 Mob: 07754389641
Fully qualified instructors offer the chance to experience the thrills and spills of surfing in the Portrush area with all equipment provided.
TROGGS SURF SCHOOL
88 Main Street, Portrush
Tel: 028 7082 5476 Fax: 028 7082 3923
Email: shop@troggs.com
With a British Surfing Association Level 2 Surf Coach, Troggs Surf Shop surf lessons cater for individuals and groups. Surf lessons come in 2 hour slots and include full expert tuition and use of boards and wetsuits. To organise your surf lessons call Carl on 07748257717 or email: shop@troggs.com
Surf Shops & Equipment hire
ATLANTIC WARRIORS
18 Main St, Portrush
Tel: 028 7082 5665
MOBILE BEACH SHOP (seasonal)
Portstewart Strand
Tel: 07879886005
OCEAN WARRIORS SURF AND KITE STORE
80 The Promenade, Portstewart
Tel/Fax: 028 7083 6500 Web: www.oceanwarriors.co.uk
Portstewart surf and kite store. Everything for the surfer, paddler or kite fanatic! Great range of family beach essentials plus hire of wetsuits, bodyboards, surfboards and kayaks! Large clothing range and lessons available.
Open all year 10.00am-6.00pm.
OCEAN WARRIORS SURF SHACK
Whiterocks Beach, Portrush
Tel: 028 7083 6500 Web: www.oceanwarriors.co.uk
From the unmissable yellow Volkswagen Van you can hire everything you need for a great day at the beach! The surf shack hires out surf body boards, kayaks and wetsuits and has a great range of beach essentials, for the seasoned surfer or family day out.
TROGGS SURF SHOP
88 Main Street, Portrush
Tel: 028 7082 5476 Fax: 028 7082 3923
Email: shop@troggs.com Web: www.troggs.com & www.surfingireland.com
Equipment hire, including wetsuits, boards and advice on what beach is best to go to. A large inventory of wetsuits, booties, gloves, hoods, surfboards, beginner longboards and bodyboards available for hire.
WOODIES SURF SHOP
102 Lower Main Street, Portrush
Tel: 028 7082 3273 Email: woodiessurf@btconnect.com
Board Hire, equipment sales and tuition. Phone for free surf report.
SWIMMING
Coleraine
COLERAINE LEISURE CENTRE
Tel: 028 7035 6432 Fax: 028 7034 2223
25 metre indoor pool, minor pool and slides Click here for further information
Portrush
WATERWORLD
Tel: 028 7082 2001 Fax: 028 7082 3078
Email: waterworld@colerainebc.gov.uk
Indoor water play area
TENNIS
Castlerock
RECREATION GROUNDS
Freehall Road
Tel: 028 7034 7234
2 courts
Coleraine
ANDERSON PARK
Millburn Road
Tel: 028 7034 7234
4 floodlit synthetic courts
Portballintrae
LISANDUFF AVENUE
Tel: 028 7034 7234
1 court
Portrush
RECREATION GROUNDS
Ramore Avenue
Tel: 028 7082 4441
12 courts (seasonal)
Portstewart
THE WARREN
Old Coach Road
Tel: 07900082438
2 courts (closed on Sundays, seasonal)
TEN-PIN BOWLING
JET CENTRE BOWLING (see page x for details)
Riverside Retail Park, Coleraine
Tel: 028 7035 0005
Open 10.00am-late
PIRATE BOWL - WATERWORLD (see page x for details)
The Harbour, Portrush
Tel: 028 7082 2001
Six lanes of ten-pin bowling featuring state-of the art technology
THEATRES
Coleraine
RIVERSIDE THEATRE (see page x for details)
University of Ulster, Cromore Road, Coleraine
Tel: 028 7032 3232
Web: www.riversidetheatre.org.uk
Portrush
SUMMER THEATRE (seasonal)
Portrush Town Hall
Tel: 028 7082 2500
Web: www.audf.org.uk/portrush.html
Performances take place Wednesday-Saturday during July and August. For details contact the Theatre Box Office or Coleraine Tourist Information Centre.
TOUR GUIDES
TOURS N TRAILS
12 Slieve Banna, Coleraine
Tel & Fax: 028 7035 5680
Email: jmcgillan@hotmail.com or toursntrails@aol.com
Guided tours tailored to your needs. Specialities include: Causeway Coast and Glens, history, theatre, World War II, culture and heritage.
TOMMY COLLINS BLUE BADGE GUIDE
33 New Row, Kilrea
Tel: 028 2954 0645 Mobile: 079 8939 7942
Email: collinskilrea@dsl.pipex.com Web: www.beguided.co.uk
Tours can be planned for church groups, tourists, conference delegates, tour operaters and corporate groups. Interests include walking in rural Ireland, vintage vehicles, local history, folklore, Irish and Scottish traditional music, ornithology, conservation, Ulster Scots history.
WALKING
The Borough of Coleraine offers a varied range of excellent walking opportunities for walkers of all abilities.
The range of spectacular coastal walks includes the following: Downhill Beach, Downhill Estate, Castlerock Beach, Portstewart Strand, Portstewart Cliff Path, the Port Path, West Bay and East Strand (Portrush), the White Rocks and Portballintrae.
Additionally there are several riverside routes in both urban and rural locations and opportunities also exist to walk in many forests throughout the area.
Hill walking is catered for in the south of the Borough at Glenullin, where two waymarked trails enable walkers to experience rural life in the tranquillity of the North Sperrin's foothills (see page x for details).
For those walkers looking for a challenge, the Ulster Way and the Causeway Coast Way traverse the north of the Borough. Both of these long distance walks follow a broadly similar waymarked route hugging the coastline where possible.
The Causeway Coast Way follows a waymarked route along the spectacular north coast of Ulster between Portstewart in the west and Ballycastle in the east (signed in one direction only, from west to east). It passes through the Causeway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a World Heritage Site, at the Giant's Causeway and several Areas of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI's).
This 52km (33 mile) route incorporates the Port Path between Portstewart and Portrush (see page x), and the Causeway/North Coast footpath, both of which constitute the Ulster Way in this part of the Province.
The route offers opportunities for enjoyment to walkers of varied abilities from those who aim to walk the whole way to those who prefer to wander along shorter sections.
Car parking is available along the entire route, both in the towns and villages and at specific parking/view points along the coast. The Causeway Coast is accessible by train and bus services (The 'Causeway Rambler' bus service [service 376] operates during the summer months).
Organisations
BANNSIDE RAMBLING CLUB
Contact: Sarah Dinsmore (Hon. Secretary) Tel: 028 2073 0022
Organised walks throughout the year
COLERAINE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact: Countryside Development Officer Tel: 028 7034 7234
Summer guided walks programme during June-August
GET UP & GO WALKING CLUB, KILREA
Contact: Monica McGuigan Tel: 07821452584
Email: monicamcguigan@yahoo.co.uk
Organised weekly walks (Tuesday evenings) April-September
GLENULLIN HILLWALKING CLUB
Contact: Jimmy McLaughlin Tel: 028 2955 8243
Guided walks by arrangement and Annual Hill Walking Festival mid-June
KILREA DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Contact: Tommy Collins Tel: 028 2954 0645 / 07989397942
or Maud Steele Tel: 028 295 40723
'Wednesday Walkers' - Weekly walks organised April-September
NATIONAL TRUST
Tel: 028 2073 1582
Guided walks by arrangement
QUILLY WALKING GROUP
Contact: Liam Toner Tel: 028 7035 3803
Organised weekly walks throughout the year
Walking Publications
The following publications are available to purchase from Coleraine Tourist Information Centre:
“Causeway Coast Way" brochure
“A Companion to the Causeway Coast Way" book
“Walk the Bann and Roe Valleys" Route Cards
“Glenullin Waymarked Trails" leaflet (free)
For further information on walking in the area contact Coleraine Borough Council's Countryside Development Officer at 028 7034 7234 or email: mark.strong@colerainebc.gov.uk
WATERSKIING
There are a number of clubs within the North Coast where waterskiing can be enjoyed by beginners through to advanced skiers. These clubs will provide tuition, equipment and changing/shower facilities.
- Water ski clubs will hire equipment to visitors. Please check in advance as clubs will have varying ranges of equipment for hire.
- When skiing with a club or water sports centre, you will be covered by their insurance.
- Please observe by-laws, and other regulations as appropriate, be considerate to other water users and above all be sensible and safe.
- As with all water sports, there is an element of danger. Please ensure that you are suitably fit before embarking on a physical activity and observe the advice of your instructor.
- Before booking a course or activity, please contact the provider with any queries or concerns.
- Get up-to-date weather forecast by calling: 090 6823 2797 (calls cost 60p per minute).
For further information on slipways and zones on the Lower Bann see 'Lower River Bann Navigation Notes and Users' Code' published by the Lower Bann Advisory Committee Tel: 028 7930 1289.
Suitable Locations
Zoning is in place on the Lower Bann:
- Bann Estuary zone - extends north of Coleraine Marina to south of downstream marker at Crannagh Pier.
- Loughan Island zone - extends south of Loughan Island to Drumaheglis.
Slipways on Lower Bann
- North of Seaton's Marina slipway and jetty - located outside northern limit of Bann Estuary ski zone on eastern shore (for Bann Estuary water ski zone)
- Coleraine Marina slipway - located outside southern limit of Bann Estuary zone on eastern shore (between Bann Estuary water ski zone and Loughan Island water ski zone)
- Somerset canoe steps and jetty - located south of Mountsandel jetty on western shore
- Camus canoe steps and jetty - located north of Loughan Island at northern limit of Loughan Island ski zone, on western shore
- Movanager Wood jetty - located north of Portneal Lodge on western shore (between Portna lock to the south and Movanager Lock to the north)
WATERSPORTS
SKI SUPREME WATERSKI SCHOOL
197-199 Loughan Road, Coleraine
Contact: Ivor Mairs Tel/Fax: 028 7035 5700
Email: john3-16@utvinternet.com
Activities include waterskiing, wakeboarding, banana boating, and tube rides. Group bookings available for both large and small parties with packages tailor made to suit people of all ages and abilities. Tuition also available from highly experienced instructors (BWSF instructors).
Open March-Oct
NORTH COAST WATERSPORTS CENTRE
East Strand, Portrush
Tel: 028 7034 7234
YACHT CLUBS
COLERAINE YACHT CLUB
The Marina, Portstewart Road, Coleraine
Tel: 028 7034 4503
Email: denzyldinsmore@hotmail.com Web: www.coleraineyachtclub.co.uk
Training centre offering courses in power boating, dinghy sailing, first aid and VHF Radio.
PORTBALLINTRAE BOAT CLUB
The Harbour, Portballintrae
Tel: 028 2073 2301
PORTRUSH YACHT CLUB
The Harbour, Portrush
Tel: 028 7082 3932
Training centre offering courses in power boating, sailing, diving, kayaking / canoeing, first aid and VHF radio. Training available for both adults and children. Angling section also within the club. For further information contact Ivor Neil Mob: 07929781236.