Ramble Coastal Balbriggan to Gormanstown

Meeting Point: Quay St. Car Park, Balbriggan (by the Railway Bridge)

Time:  Meet 10.20 a.m.  

Walk Starting Point:  Quay St. Car Park  Walk Starting Time: 10.30 a.m.

Route: Balbriggan Beach to Gormanston along the coast and return.

Distance: 14 km

Duration: 3½ hours (inc. a sandwich break half way)

Leader: John Coleman (Mob: 087-686 5243; Email: colemanjo@eircom.net)

1) Please ensure that, at the very least, you have walking shoes (no trainers), and depending on the weather forecast – multiple layers including a warm jacket/fleece, hat and gloves, a waterproof jacket and trousers, a flask with a hot drink, sandwiches/snacks, a litre of water and a small rucksack. If you are unsure about your gear check with leader a few days beforehand as anyone turning up with inadequate gear will not be permitted to walk.

2) It is highly recommended that you do not wear any clothing made from DENIM/CORDUROY/COTTON on the hike.

3) The club is a supporter of the ‘Leave No Trace’ campaign so please ensure that you leave no litter (of any sort) on the hike route.

4) NEVER go ahead of the Leader without being sure of the way!

Leader’s Note:

This is a lovely coastal ramble with fine views and passing by gorgeous sandy coves along the way. A combination of beach and track. We will have a lunch stop on Gormanston Beach before retracing our steps back to Balbriggan Beach. Note: €2 to park all day in the Car Park. Bring coins!!       

Please email or text leader John Coleman by Tuesday 15th Dec. ( following notification of this walk to you by email), if you intend going on the walk along with mob. phone number for contact. Places are limited due to Covid-19 restrictions and will be on a first come, first served basis (no Guests allowed at present unfortunately).   

Before the walk you will be asked to confirm that a) you have not been outside the country in the last 14 days, b) you have no symptoms of Covid-19 – cough, fever, shortness of breath, loss of smell/taste, c) you have not been in contact any confirmed case of Covid-19  or have been told to self-isolate in the last 14 days.

For ease of communication and updates a WhatsApp group will be set up for this walk. If you do not wish to be included in this WhatsApp group please let the leader know when you get in touch to book your place.