The Outdoor Partnership will work with clubs, schools, individuals, and specialists to increase opportunities for people in Northern Ireland to achieve their potential through outdoor activities, active participation, volunteering, training, and education.
👉 Come along to an information session on Thursday 28th of November to find out more about our Wellbeing Project;
@ The Great Hall in Downpatrick between 11am and 2pm as part of the DisAbility HUB Christmas Coffee Morning!
🌿1st activity - Nature Wellbeing session on Wednesday 4th of December at Castleward Estate (sessions 10am to 12 or 1pm to 3pm) - all welcome - afternoon session will be an accessible session suitable for all abilities and mobility needs 😁
🫶 2nd activity - Nature Mindfulness session on Wednesday 11th December in Tollymore Outdoor Centre (sessions run 10am to 12 or 1pm to 3pm) - a prefect pre-Christmas chill out 😴
Get in touch for more information or to book a spot!
👉 Come along to an information session on Thursday 28th of November to find out more about our Wellbeing Project;
@ The Great Hall in Downpatrick between 11am and 2pm as part of the DisAbility HUB Christmas Coffee Morning!
🌿1st activity - Nature Wellbeing session on Wednesday 4th of December at Castleward Estate (sessions 10am to 12 or 1pm to 3pm) - all welcome - afternoon session will be an accessible session suitable for all abilities and mobility needs 😁
🫶 2nd activity - Nature Mindfulness session on Wednesday 11th December in Tollymore Outdoor Centre (sessions run 10am to 12 or 1pm to 3pm) - a prefect pre-Christmas chill out 😴
Get in touch for more information or to book a spot!
Adapted Paddling event @ Moira Lakes - great to see so many people having fun on the water 🌊😊❤️
Adapted Paddling event @ Moira Lakes - great to see so many people having fun on the water 🌊😊❤️
Outdoor First Aid Training ⛑
Great Course delivered by @ernepaddlerscc this weekend using the Gortin Glen Classroom for some Outdoor Door First Aid Training.
Despite the amount of casualties over the weekend we still managed to have a good time 😅
@visitsperrins
@fermanaghomaghdc
@gortinglenforestpark
Outdoor First Aid Training ⛑
Great Course delivered by @ernepaddlerscc this weekend using the Gortin Glen Classroom for some Outdoor Door First Aid Training.
Despite the amount of casualties over the weekend we still managed to have a good time 😅
@visitsperrins
@fermanaghomaghdc
@gortinglenforestpark
Fancy a weekend of Mountain skills Training? 🥾
We have organised a level 1 mountain skill training course to be delivered in the North Sperrins area on 26th & 27th of October.
Here’s a little about the course:
Mountain Skills Training 1 is a 2-day course. Usually, 9 to 5 each day. It covers basic navigation skills, relating the map to the ground, distance, timing and pacing, personal kit and clothing, understanding mountain hazards, planning a day out, access and environmental issues.
Delivery by @mountainskillstrainingni
Contact Margaret for further course details and to register! - mm.outdooractivities@gmail.com
Fancy a weekend of Mountain skills Training? 🥾
We have organised a level 1 mountain skill training course to be delivered in the North Sperrins area on 26th & 27th of October.
Here’s a little about the course:
Mountain Skills Training 1 is a 2-day course. Usually, 9 to 5 each day. It covers basic navigation skills, relating the map to the ground, distance, timing and pacing, personal kit and clothing, understanding mountain hazards, planning a day out, access and environmental issues.
Delivery by @mountainskillstrainingni
Contact Margaret for further course details and to register! - mm.outdooractivities@gmail.com
The Outdoor Partnership is happy to support Ards and North Down Borough Council with a number of Inclusive Walks in October;
- The North Down Coastal Path starting from Pickie Park on Thursday 17th October - Suitable for all including wheelchair users. Come and explore the North Down Coast!
- Cairn Wood Forest path on Tuesday 29th October - exploring the forest and trails around Carin Wood near Bangor.
Click the Eventbrite for more details and to book;
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/inclusive-walk-series-3457309
If you require any further information about any of the walks just get in touch - Victoria Kelly 075 16501295
We are aware that scammers are cloning pages/events and attempting to sell tickets using PayPal links – this is not us. Please do not buy tickets for one of our events from anywhere other than our official Eventbrite page. If you see any social media posts attempting to sell tickets from anyone other than official Outdoor Partnership pages, please let us know.
The Outdoor Partnership is happy to support Ards and North Down Borough Council with a number of Inclusive Walks in October;
- The North Down Coastal Path starting from Pickie Park on Thursday 17th October - Suitable for all including wheelchair users. Come and explore the North Down Coast!
- Cairn Wood Forest path on Tuesday 29th October - exploring the forest and trails around Carin Wood near Bangor.
Click the Eventbrite for more details and to book;
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/inclusive-walk-series-3457309
If you require any further information about any of the walks just get in touch - Victoria Kelly 075 16501295
We are aware that scammers are cloning pages/events and attempting to sell tickets using PayPal links – this is not us. Please do not buy tickets for one of our events from anywhere other than our official Eventbrite page. If you see any social media posts attempting to sell tickets from anyone other than official Outdoor Partnership pages, please let us know.
Thanks to Ric from @ni_orienteer for coming down to Gortin Glens yesterday to deliver some family fun orienteering! It’s great to see the new Gortin map being used.
We look forward to seeing the NI & International long distance championships in October which is being held at Gortin Glens through local club Fermo.
Check out the NI orienteering Facebook page for further opportunities
Thanks to Ric from @ni_orienteer for coming down to Gortin Glens yesterday to deliver some family fun orienteering! It’s great to see the new Gortin map being used.
We look forward to seeing the NI & International long distance championships in October which is being held at Gortin Glens through local club Fermo.
Check out the NI orienteering Facebook page for further opportunities
Fancy learning some open water swimming tips? 🏊♂️ ☀️
Mens open water dip club is now live!
Gortin Lakes, Thursday Evenings at 7:30
Booking link in Bio!
Fancy learning some open water swimming tips? 🏊♂️ ☀️
Mens open water dip club is now live!
Gortin Lakes, Thursday Evenings at 7:30
Booking link in Bio!
Strule River Trip! Happening this weekend!
Fancy going on your first open canoe river trip? Look no further! 🛶 ☀️
Booking link in Instagram bio ⬆️
Beginner and family friendly!
Run by experienced, qualified and friendly coaches, guided trips with advice and coaching along the way. Suitable for participants with little paddling experience.
Strule River 21st July - meeting point just outside Omagh at Cappagh Church exiting the river at the Mellon country Inn
Strule River Trip! Happening this weekend!
Fancy going on your first open canoe river trip? Look no further! 🛶 ☀️
Booking link in Instagram bio ⬆️
Beginner and family friendly!
Run by experienced, qualified and friendly coaches, guided trips with advice and coaching along the way. Suitable for participants with little paddling experience.
Strule River 21st July - meeting point just outside Omagh at Cappagh Church exiting the river at the Mellon country Inn
Come and Try our River Trips! 🛶 ☀️
Booking link in Instagram bio: ⬆️
Beginner and family friendly Canoe River trips happening soon!
Run by experienced, qualified and friendly coaches, guided trips with advice and coaching along the way. Suitable for participants with little paddling experience.
We have 2 Trips available 🛶
Strule River 21st July - meeting point just outside Omagh at Cappagh Church exiting the river at the Mellon country Inn
Blackwater River 18th August - meeting point at the Moy Blackwater slipway existing at the Maghery Country Park
Come and Try our River Trips! 🛶 ☀️
Booking link in Instagram bio: ⬆️
Beginner and family friendly Canoe River trips happening soon!
Run by experienced, qualified and friendly coaches, guided trips with advice and coaching along the way. Suitable for participants with little paddling experience.
We have 2 Trips available 🛶
Strule River 21st July - meeting point just outside Omagh at Cappagh Church exiting the river at the Mellon country Inn
Blackwater River 18th August - meeting point at the Moy Blackwater slipway existing at the Maghery Country Park
Inclusive Hike Series 🌳 🌲 🏰 ⛰
Registration link in or Bio
Or follow the QR code!
@topnorthernireland will be delivering a series of inclusive Walks in partnership with @mountaineering_ireland providing a suitable walk for adults with limit mobility, disabilities and wheelchair users.
Thursday 1st August Gortin Glen Forest Park:
X2 sessions: Featuring an adventurous walk of the diverse ecology typical of the Sperrins Glen exploring the flora and fauna of the forest Park.
Deliver partners : @farandwildadventure @mountaineering_ireland
Inclusive Hike Series 🌳 🌲 🏰 ⛰
Registration link in or Bio
Or follow the QR code!
@topnorthernireland will be delivering a series of inclusive Walks in partnership with @mountaineering_ireland providing a suitable walk for adults with limit mobility, disabilities and wheelchair users.
Thursday 1st August Gortin Glen Forest Park:
X2 sessions: Featuring an adventurous walk of the diverse ecology typical of the Sperrins Glen exploring the flora and fauna of the forest Park.
Deliver partners : @farandwildadventure @mountaineering_ireland
Inclusive Hike Series 🌳 🌲 🏰 ⛰
Registration link in our insta bio or follow the QR code!
@topnorthernireland will be delivering a series of inclusive Walks in partnership with @mountaineering_ireland providing a suitable walk for adults with limit mobility, disabilities and wheelchair users.
Have a look at the sessions we have on offer and find one that suits you! Additional information on the booking link.
Our Walks:
Friday 26th July Davagh Forest Park:
X2 sessions: Exploring Davagh Forest park and the Neolithic site at Beaghmore stone circles
Thursday 1st August Gortin Glen Forest Park:
X2 sessions: Featuring an adventurous walk of the diverse ecology typical of the Sperrins Glen exploring the flora and fauna of the forest Park
Thursday 22nd August Castlewellan Forest Park:
Exploring the history and biodiversity of the stunning Castlewellan Forest Park
Deliver partners : @farandwildadventure @mournelive @mountaineering_ireland
Inclusive Hike Series 🌳 🌲 🏰 ⛰
Registration link in our insta bio or follow the QR code!
@topnorthernireland will be delivering a series of inclusive Walks in partnership with @mountaineering_ireland providing a suitable walk for adults with limit mobility, disabilities and wheelchair users.
Have a look at the sessions we have on offer and find one that suits you! Additional information on the booking link.
Our Walks:
Friday 26th July Davagh Forest Park:
X2 sessions: Exploring Davagh Forest park and the Neolithic site at Beaghmore stone circles
Thursday 1st August Gortin Glen Forest Park:
X2 sessions: Featuring an adventurous walk of the diverse ecology typical of the Sperrins Glen exploring the flora and fauna of the forest Park
Thursday 22nd August Castlewellan Forest Park:
Exploring the history and biodiversity of the stunning Castlewellan Forest Park
Deliver partners : @farandwildadventure @mournelive @mountaineering_ireland
Kayaking Skills is back!
@ernepaddlerscc will be running a kayaking skills course for 4 weeks at the Gortin Lakes starting on the 11th July!
Full details and tickets via the link in our bio!
Kayaking Skills is back!
@ernepaddlerscc will be running a kayaking skills course for 4 weeks at the Gortin Lakes starting on the 11th July!
Full details and tickets via the link in our bio!
The Outdoor Partnership support people to discover the outdoors on their doorstep in Northern Ireland by creating opportunities that are welcoming and suitable for a range of abilities.
We are delighted to have produced the first Tale Trails map in Northern Ireland!
Tale Trails are local 1-2 hour family walks where you can follow a story map and spot different things along the way.
Download a copy of the map and story by clicking the link and have an adventure today!
We support local activity clubs with coach education for their volunteers because we know that we would be lost without the hard work and dedication so many people give by volunteering their time and energy each week. To develop their clubs in the community and improve grass route participation sport.
So far, we have supported amazing volunteers from paddling to orienteering to gain First Aid and discipline-specific coach education qualifications.
To find out more, visit our Club Guidance page here:
To find out more or if you’d like to get in touch with Victoria, please contact her on 07516501295
Or e-mail victoria.kelly@outdoorpartnership.co.uk
In 2023, TOP worked with The Mourne Heritage Trust to develop a youth Ambassador programme: Mourne Ambassador Programme (MAP)
The programme aimed to give young people the opportunity to take responsibility for outdoor environments in the Mournes and learn a range of skills from conservation of trails to mountain biking and making it sustainable.
Our Vision: To give young people opportunity to take responsibility for outdoor environments and to be advocates for their green and blue spaces. Along with opportunities to share learning and encourage others to respect outdoor environments.
