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Route Description
New from 2003 we have 2
distances; 100 and 130 km.
Both routes meander around the scenic sandy bays and small
ports of County Down, following the coastline as much as
possible. The longer
distance follows the same route as far at the Quoile at Downpatrick
and then proceeds to the stunning protected coastline of Strangford
Lough including Whiterock and Sketrick Island. From the coast the route
turns inland to Saintfield and back to Dromara. The anti-clockwise direction
of the routes should not only give you a different perspective, but
provide you with a tail wind home!
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Route Scenery
Stangford
Lough is one of the largest sea inlets in the British Isles and one
of the most important marine sites in Europe. It has 150 miles of twisting
coastline and 120 islands. Our coastal tour of County Down has it
all, stunning sea views, rolling green drumlins, quaint villages and
the small inlets and islands of Strangford Lough. A day out you must not
miss.
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Starting Location
| Starting time is 10:00
am from Dromara Football Club, Rathfriland Road, Dormara. This starting location
gives us the benefit of changing rooms and showers, and we
still have a bar and ample car parking space. Sign on from 9.00 am;
entry fee £5.00. |
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Coastal Tour 2002
Sunday 19th
May 2002 brought a stormy wet day in which 45 brave soles tackled
the 65 mile route.PHOTOS £165 was raised for
charity. In December
2002 we handed over a cheque for £800 to Shimna Valley Holiday House
in Newcastle. We hope
for good weather and a large turnout for a revised event in
2004....we did,, followed by an even larger turnout last year!
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Entry Forms
Entry is on the day, but you
can save yourself time by bring a completed entry with you. Forms
can be downloaded below.
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If you are interested in
taking part we would appreciate an email or
forum
message. Just to give us an idea of numbers for catering purposes.
Or phone Trevor on 07714382158
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