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Giant’s Causeway, County Antrim
Bringing people closer together
Translink, with support from the Rural Transport Fund
scheme, operate 4 Rambler Services. These bus services
operate along the scenic North Coast and through the
rugged terrain of the Mourne and Sperrin Mountains.
These services make an important contribution to
reducing the rural isolation experienced by many
local residents, but also enable more people to enjoy
some of the most varied and interesting scenery in
the country and by doing so, assists the local tourist
industry.
Special offers are available on Ulsterbus services
throughout the summer, including Family and Friends
tickets and Bus Rambler tickets.
iLink tickets offer the perfect option for anyone
planning to explore every part of NI this summer.
Enjoying unlimited bus and rail travel throughout
Northern Ireland with the iLink smartcard.
For information on special offers and iLink zones visit
www.translink.co.uk
Using your smartphone and a
QR Code reader app, scan this
image to view further information
Win a £100 Ulsterbus Tours voucher
Using sustainable modes of travel is a positive means
of managing tourism to ensure that it provides
benefits to today’s users and local communities whilst
maintaining the integrity of the areas cultural and
natural heritage for future generations.
How To Enter:
Submit your bus ticket receipt for proof of travel on one of the Rambler Services, along with the completed
questionnaire on the back of the booklet for your chance to win a £100.00 Ulsterbus Tours voucher.
Whether you are a leisurely or serious walker, Northern
Ireland is for you. There are a number of useful
websites that can offer you inspiration:
Send details to:
Translink, Rural Transport Unit,
3 Milewater Road, Belfast, BT3 9BG
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Terms & Conditions:
Competition is limited to 4 entries per person, along with proof of travel for each rambler service.
The competition prize must be redeemed and used as full or part payment towards an Ulsterbus Tours trip by October 2014.
Winners must be available for any publicity photos.
This competition is not applicable to Translink employees and relations.
www.discovernorthernireland.com
www.discoverireland.ie
www.walkni.com
www.ufrc-online.co.uk
www.outdoorrecreationni.com
www.cycleni.com
Remember, Seniors with a valid SmartPass travel
completely free anytime, anywhere!
Closing date: 25 October 2013
Ballintoy, County Antrim
The Mournes
where the mountains sweep down to the sea
by Percy French
The Mourne Mountains are an ‘Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty’ dominated by a compact ring of
12 mountains with 6 peaks over 600m with Slieve
Donard being the highest at 853m! The area
actually provided the inspiration for CS Lewis to
write the Chronicles of Naria.
The Mourne Mountains and the surrounding areas
are the perfect setting for any outdoor adventurers.
bus services
mourne
2
LocalHostels/Camping:
• NewcastleBeachandPromenade
• ToryBushCottages,Bryansford
(www.torybush.com)
• TheMourneLodge,Attical
(www.mournelodge.com)
• SilentValleyMountainPark-circledbythe
rangeandbeautifulparkland,lakesandapond
• MourneCycleTours(02843724348)
• CornmillQuayHostel,Annalong
(02843770714)
• TheMourneWall
• TollymoreForestPark
• GlenadaY.M.C.A.,Newcastle
(www.glenada.co.uk)
• TollymoreNationalOutdoorCentre,Bryansford
There are a number of useful websites that
offer further information on the region:
• MeelmoreLodge,Bryansford
(www.meelmorelodge.co.uk)
• SpelgaDam
•Hare’sGap
• www.visitnewryandmourne.com
• RoyalCo.DownGolfClub,Newcastle
• TheRockAmenityArea,Bryansford
(02843778932)
Events
• TollymoreNationalOutdoorCentre,
Bryansford(www.tollymore.com)
mourne
• MourneWayMarathon,
KilbroneyParkRostrevor,8June2013
(www.discovernorthernireland.com)
• CelticFusionInternationalMusicArtsFestival,
Castlewellan,28-30June2013
(www.celticfusion.co.uk)
bus services
UsefulInformation
KeyAttractions
• MourneInternationalWalkingFestival,Mourne
Mountains,Newcastle,28-30June2013
(www.mournewalking.co.uk)
sperrin
• WorldPoliceandFiregames,
KilbroneyParkRostrevor
(connectwithservice39fromNewcastle)
Newcastle2-4&9August2013
(www.2013wpfg.com)
Images: copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board
The granite peaks of the
Mourne Mountains are the
highest and most dramatic in
Northern Ireland
Mourne Mountains, Co. Down
Day trips
• www.mournelive.com
• www.downdc.gov.uk
• www.outdoorirelandnorth.co.uk
• www.carlingfordandmourne.com
For further details of these timetables call into Newcastle Bus Station
• S
ervices17/17a/240areavailablefromNewcastletoCastlewellanForestPark,withitsCastleand
lake.IfyouenjoyTollymoreForestParkthisisanotheroptionforwoodlandwalkinginthearea.
• T oseewhat’sonofferfurtherafield,Service26BoperatesfromNewcastletoLisburnand
SprucefieldShoppingCentre,withstopsinSeafordeandBallynahinch.Service20isalsoavailable
forBelfast.
• E xploreotherareasoftheSouthEastCoast,visitKilkeelandCranfieldBeachwiththe407Kilkeel
Rambler.Service39isalsoavailableforRostrevor,WarrenpointandNewry.
• S
ervice17/17aalsoservesDownpatrick.VisittheStPatrick’sCentre,theDownCountyMuseum,
theDownArtsCentreandtheDownpatrickandCo.DownRailway.
3
Route map
3
4
THE ROCK SHOP
DRUMBONNIFF
CRAIGDOO
RIVER BANN
SPELGA
TO ROSTREVOR
COCK MOUNTAIN
6
SLIEVE
BEARNAGH
SLIEVE
MEELBEG
SLIEVE BEG
DOAN
8
SLIEVELAMAGAN
CARN MOUNTAIN
LOUGH SHANNAGH
PIGEON ROCK
MOUNTAIN
WEE SLIEVEMOUNTAN
PIGEON
ROCK
SLIEVEMOUGHANMORE
SLIEVE MUCK
16
BLOODY
BRIDGE
WALK
16
407 Service Route
Roads
Rivers
BLAEBERRY
MOUNTAIN
BINNIAN
LOUGH
THE
BLACK
CASTLES
9
LONG
SEEFIN
SPENCES
MOUNTAIN
405 Service Route
ANNALONG
WOOD
SILENT VALLEY
Roads
SLIEVE
BINNIAN
EAGLE
MOUNTAIN
SHANSLIEVE
BLOODY
BRIDGE
Rivers
SLIEVENAGLOGH
LOUGH SHANNAGH
WALK
WEE
BINNIAN
bus servicesSLIEVENAGORE
10
MOOLIEVE
14
13
BINNIAN
mourne
CARRICK
WALK
Town/Hamlet
ROURKE'S
PARK
GLASDRUMMAN
LITTLE
15
Mountain Peaks
402 Service Route
Forests
Lakes/Reservoirs
Roads
12
16
Rivers
TO KILKEEL
11
Service Stops
Sea
ANNALONG
Service Stops
16
mourne
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Operates May Day 6 May, 27 May, 12 & 13 July
ATTICAL
bus services
sperrin
Tuesday - Sunday (does
(does not
not operate
operate on
on Mondays
Mondays)except where noted below)
Newcastle, Bus Station
u Bryansford, Post Office a
v Tollymore National Outdoor Ctr.
w Trassey Road, for Hare’s Gap b
Service Stops
x The Rock Shop
y Trassey Road, Moyad Road Junction c
Town/Hamlet
U Fofanny Dam
Mountain Peaks
V Ott Mountain, Car Park
Caravan Parks
W Spelga Dam (Slievenaman Rd Lay By)
X Pigeon Rock
at Slievenagore, for Lough Shannagh Path
Forests
ak Attical Village, Shop
Lakes/Reservoirs
al Silent Valley, Entrance
Service Stops
am Carrick Little
Sea
an Rourke’s Park
ao Quarter Road Filling Station
ap Bloody Bridge, Maggies Leap
aq King Street, Glenada House
ar Newcastle, Donard Park (O’Hares Pub)
Newcastle, Bus Station
Sea
Mountain Peaks
SHANNAGHMORE
SLIEVENAGARRAGH
CHIMNEY ROCK
MOUNTAIN
THE LONG
MOUNTAIN
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
BLUE
LOUGH
TORNAMROCK
16
Town/Village
MAGGIES
LEAP
Service 405
operates 6 May until 1 September 2013
Service 405
ROCKY
MOUNTAIN
SLIEVE DONARD
COVE MOUNTAIN
BEN CROM
Rivers
MILESTONE
MOUNTAIN
Mourne Rambler Timetable
Lakes/Reservoirs
Roads
THOMAS'S
MOUNTAIN
SLIEVE
COMMEDAGH
Forests
403 Service Route
DONARD
WOOD
SHAN SLIEVE
SLIEVE CORRAGH
7
SPELGA
DAM
DONARD PARK 18
SLIEVENAMADDY DRINNAHILLY 17
SLIEVENAGLOGH
SLIEVE
LOUGHSHANNAGH
OTT
MOUNTAIN
HEN MOUNTAIN
SLIEVENAMISKAN
Sea
Service 405
Operates
– 1 September 2013
Mourne6 May
Rambler
SLIEVENABROCK
SLIEVE
MEELMORE
BUTTER
MOUNTAIN
Rivers
NEWCASTLE
TIPPERARY
WOOD
HARE'S GAP
WALK
5
KINNAHALLA
TO BELFAST
Service Stops
LUKE'S
MOUNTAIN
SLIEVENAMAN
TO HILLTOWN
16
TOLLYMORE
FOREST PARK
TRASSEY
BRIDGE
Lakes/Reservoirs
Roads
TO CASTLEWELLAN
BRYANSFORD
1
2
Alsooperating6May,27May,12-15July(inclusive)
LPS © Crown Copyright and database rights, NIMA ES&LA211
Forests
403 Service Route
Rivers
Departure times are shown from main Ulsterbus Stations, intermediate timing
points show estimated times which are dependent on traffic conditions.
Lakes/Reservoirs
Roads
16
Town/Village
Service Stops
Sea
Mountain Peaks
Forfurtherinformationonthewalksandtheareacall:
sperrin
16
causeway
NewcastleTouristInformationCentre02843722222
Service Stops
407 Service Route
Town/Hamlet
Roads
Mountain Peaks
Rivers
Caravan Parks
405 Service Route
Forests
Roads
Lakes/Reservoirs
This timetable is available in a range of alternative formats, for
examplelargeprint,brailleoraudiotapepleasecallTranslinkContact
Centre02890666630
Rivers
kilkeel
4
kilkeel
Town/Hamlet
Mountain Peaks
16
Service Stops
Sea
Images: copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board
causeway
a–(GravityActionSportsParkisalsoaccessiblefromthisstop-onTullyreeRoad)
b–(TrasseyValleyWalkingroute-approx.3/4milewalkfrombusstop)
c–(ForMeelmoreMountainLodge-approx.1.3milewalkfrombusstop)
(HappyValleyWalkingroute-approx.1/2milewalkfrombusstop)
5
Kilkeel
a land rich in unique heritage and history
mourne
bus services
Kilkeel,theseafoodcapital
of the Mournes
Located within the Kingdom
of the Mournes is
bus services
the fishing port town of Kilkeel. Kilkeel boasts a
harbour full of sights and sounds with a stunning
backdrop of the Mourne Mountains.
mourne
The Blue Flag beach of Cranfield is a popular family
seaside location with numerous caravan parks and
a spectacular coastline.
Kilkeel Harbour
KeyAttractions
UsefulInformation
• BeachcomberCafé(CranfieldWest)–runs
childrenscraftactivitiesduringJuly&
August
LocalHostels/CaravanParks:
• CranfieldBlueFlagBeach&CoastalWalk
(CranfieldWest)
• ChestnuttHoliday Park,CranfieldWest
(www.chestnuttholidayparks.com)
• GamekeepersLodgeEquestrianCentre
&LoughshannaghMountainWalk(near
AtticalVillage)
• CornmillQuayHostel,Annalong
(02843770714)
• TheMourneLodge,Attical
(www.mournelodge.com)
sperrin
• KilkeelNautilusCentre
• KingdomofMourneFestival,Kilkeel
29Jul–2Aug
(www.carlingfordandmourne.com)
kilkeel
• Fishfest,Kilkeel
26Aug
(02841762525)
Images: copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board
kilkeel
• Fiddler’sGreenInternationalFestival,
Rostrevor,21–28July
(www.fiddlersgreenfestival.co.uk)
• www.kilkeel.info
• SandilandsHolidayPark,Cranfield
(www.chestnuttholidayparks.com)
• SilentValleyMountainPark-circledbythe
rangeandbeautifulparkland,lakesanda
pond
Events
• www.mourneseafoodcookeryschool.com
• KMBBallinranMourneCentre,Kilkeel
(02841765727)
causeway
causeway
• www.visitnewryandmourne.com
• CranfieldCaravanPark,Cranfield
(www.cranfieldcaravanpark.co.uk)
• GreencastleCastle
• KilkeelHarbour
sperrin
There are a number of useful websites that offer
further information on the region:
Day trips
• W
alkalongCranfieldbeachtoGreencastleRoyalCastleattheentrancetoCarlingfordLough
(approx.5miles).VisitMourneSeafoodCookerySchoolatKilkeelHarbourandgoshoppingin
KilkeelTownCentre.
• S
ervice39fromKilkeeltoNewryfollowsthescenicroutetoWarrenpointandRostrevor.Bus
connectionsarealsoavailabletoNewcastle.
• F ishing,watersportsandgolfingactivitiesarewidelyavailablethroughouttheSouthEast
coast.Forfurtherinformation,contactKilkeelTouristInformationCentre.Tel02841762525
For further details of the above timetables call into Newcastle Bus Station
6
7
Lakes/Reservoirs
Roads
LOUGH
SHANNAGH
MOUNTAIN
WALK
Route map
ATTICAL
3
Rivers
16
Service Stops
Mountain Peaks
4
MOYAD
16
AUGHRIM
HILL
SLIEVEBUG
bus services
407 Service Route
mourne
2
16
Sea 407 Service Route
Town/Village
SILENT
VALLEY
Rivers
KNOCKCHREE
Town/Hamlet
Roads
Mountain Peaks
Rivers
Caravan Parks
Service Stops
Town/Hamlet
405 Service Route
Mountain Peaks
Roads
Caravan Parks
Rivers
Roads
Service Stops
Town/Hamlet
Forests
Lakes/Reservoirs
16
bus services
Forests
Roads
Lakes/Reservoirs
Rivers
DRUMINDONEY
sperrin
MAGHERY
mourne
16
Town/Hamlet
Monday
Service - Friday
337 337 337
337
337 337
Notes
Service
Sch NSch
337
337 337
337
NSch
Sch
337 337
Greencastle St, opp Bus Depot
Notes
Asda Supermarket
Greencastle
St, opp Bus Depot
Kilkeel,
Greencastle Street
Asda
Supermarket
Kitty’s Road,
Casement
Park
Kilkeel,
Greencastle
Street
ScroggRoad,
RoadCasement Park
Kitty’s
Kilkeel, Newry
Scrogg
Road Street
Kilkeel, Newry
Graham’s
Garage
Kilkeel,
Street
Asda Supermarket
Kilkeel,
Graham’s Garage
Service Stops
Sea
1
Harbour
9
sperrin
DERRYOGE
Mill Bay
8
causeway
6
PIER
GREENCASTLE
causeway
5
Service
407:
Asda
Supermarket
Kilkeel Bay
Rambler
Notes: 407: Service 407
Service
DUNAVAL
Asda Supermarket
Notes:
Derryoge Harbour
CRAWFORDS POINT
NICHOLSONS POINT
u
v
w
x
7
SOLDIERS POINT
CRANFIELD
SANDILANDS
Cranfield Bay
kilkeel
KILKEEL
10
kilkeel
IRISH SEA
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Images: copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board
y
U
V
W
X
at
8
Kilkeel RamblerService 337 • Service 407A • Service
407B407A / 407B
Service
Service
407
Kilkeel
Rambler
/ 407B
Operates
roundRoad - Scrogg Road Service 407A
Kilkeelyear
- Kittys
Service
337
Kilkeel
Kittys
Road
Scrogg
Road
Service
337
Monday - Friday
Sea
Mountain Peaks
BUS STATION
Service 337 • Service
407A • Service 407B
KilkeelRamblerTimetable
(inc.KilkeelTownService)
Service Stops
Mountain Peaks
405 Service Route
u
0900
Sch NSch
|
1055
0900
1100
|| 0900 1055
0903
0903 1100
1103
| 0900
0906 0903
0906 1103
1106
0903
0909 0906
0909 1106
1109
0906
0915 0909
| 1109
|
0909
0915 0915
0915
| 1115
|
NSch 1605
Sch
1355
1400
1355
1403
1400
1406
1403
1409
1406
|
1409
1415
|
A 0915
B 1115
A
B 1415
A
B
0915
A
B
A
B
A
1555 1605
|
1600 ||
1555
1603 1608
1600
|
1606 1608
1611
1603
1609 1611
1614
1606
| 1614
1630
1609
1615
| 1630
B 1615
A
NSch
B Sch
B
A
B
B
0915
1115
1415 NSch Sch 1615
Greencastle
Street
0920
1120
1420
1620
Asda
Supermarket
0915
1115
1415
1615
Tullyframe Road
0928
1128
1428
1628
Greencastle
Street
0920
1120
1420
1620
Attical Village,
Shop
0945
1145
1445
1645
Tullyframe
Road
0928
1128
1428
1628
Bog
Road
0946
1146
1446
1646
Attical Village, Shop
0945
1145
1445
1645
Grahams
Garage
Newcastle
Rd
0951
1151
1451
1651
Bog Road
0946
1146
1446
1646
Asda
Supermarket
0955
1155
1455
1655
Grahams Garage Newcastle Rd 0951
1151
1451
1651
Greencastle
Street
1000
1000
1200
1200
1500
1500
1510
1700 1700
Asda Supermarket
0955
1155
1455
1655
St
Columbans
School
|
|
|
1515
|
Greencastle Street
1000 1000 1200 1200 1500 1500 1510 1700 1700
Sandilands
Caravan
Park
1004
1204
1504
1524
1704
St Columbans School
|
|
| 1515
|
Grange Primary
School
1008
1208
1508 1524
1528
1708
Sandilands
Caravan
Park
1004
1204
1504
1704
CranfieldPrimary
West School
1015
1215
1515 1528
1535
1715
Grange
1008
1208
1508
1708
Benagh
Road
1020
1220
1520
1540
1720
Cranfield West
1015
1215
1515 1535
1715
Corcreaghan
1025
1225
1525 1540
1545
1725
Benagh
RoadRoad
1020
1220
1520
1720
Dunaval
Road
1030
1230
1530
1550
1730
Corcreaghan Road
1025
1225
1525 1545
1725
Greencastle
Road
1035
1235
1535
1555
1735
Dunaval Road
1030
1230
1530 1550
1730
Greencastle
Street
1040
1240
1540
1600
1740
Greencastle Road
1035
1235
1535 1555
1735
Asda Supermarket
1045
1245
1545 1600
1605
Greencastle
Street
1040
1240
1540
1740
NSch Supermarket
— School Holidays only Sch — School 1045
Terms only 1245
No Saturday
Sunday Service
Asda
1545or
1605
No Service 6 May, 12 & 13 July 2013
No Saturday or Sunday Service
No Service 6 May, 12 & 13 July 2013
NSch — School Holidays only Sch — School Terms only
NoService6May,12and15July
Forfurtherinformationonthewalksandtheareacall:
KilkeelTouristInformationCentre02841762525
This timetable is available in a range of alternative formats, for example large print,
braille or audio tape please call Translink Contact Centre 028 9066 6630
9
TheSperrins
encompasses a landscape of magical contrasts
Beaghmore Stones
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the
heather clad heights of the Sperrins encompasses
a landscape of magical contrasts, creating the
perfect environment bus
for the services
avid outdoor enthusiast
and a hideaway treat for those seeking solitude.
KeyAttractions
• AnCreagánVisitorCentre,Creggan a
b
• BellaghyBawn,Bellaghy
bus services
• GortinGlenForestPark&Lakes
• SpringhillHouse,Moneymorec
mourne
• BeaghmoreStones,Cookstown
c
• StruleArtsCentre,Omagh
Events
UsefulInformation
• CityofCultureEvents,Derry/Londonderryd
(www.cityofculture2013.com)
LocalHostels/CaravanParks:
• OmaghMidsummerFestival&RoyalScottish
PipeBandAssociationChampionships,
Omagh22June
(www.omagh.gov.uk)
• GortinAccommodationSuite&Activity
Centre
(www.gortin.net)
• KilcronaghanActivityCentre,Tobermore
(www.kilcronaghan.co.uk)
• AmericanIndependenceCelebrations,Ulster
AmericanFolkPark
4-7July
(www.nmni.com)
mourne
• TheShepherd’sRestCampervan&Campsite,
Draperstown(www.shepherdsrestpub.com)
• TheGlenellyRockinbytheRiverFestival,
Glenelly13-21July
(www.strabanedc.com)
a–(TravelusingUlsterbusOmaghService92C)
b–(TravelusingUlsterbusMagherafeltService127)
c – (Travel using Ulsterbus Magherafelt Service 110
andexpress210fromCookstown)
d–(TravelusingUlsterbusOmaghService273)
e–(TravelusingUlsterbusOmaghService86)
sperrin
• UlsterAmericanFolkPark,Omaghd
• DúnUladh,Killycloghere
sperrin
causeway
10
• GlenellyCottages,Plumbridge
(www.glenellycottages.co.uk)
There are a number of useful websites that offer
further information on the region:
• www.magherafelt.gov.uk
• www.omagh.gov.uk
• www.an-creagan.com
• www.nationaltrust.org.uk
• www.nmni.com
• www.sperrintrekkers.com
• www.strabanedc.com
• www.cookstown.gov.uk
• www.derrycity.gov.uk
• www.dunuladh.ie
Images: copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board
Undisturbed by time the
SperrinsaretheLargestand
LeastexploredMountain
RangeinNorthernIreland.
Day trips
• F orthoseinterestedinfindingoutaboutlocalhistoryvisittheUlsterAmericanFolkPark,just
outsideOmaghwhichfollowsthestoryofIrishemigration.AlsonextdooristheMellonFunFarm.
ExpressService273fromOmaghstopsonrequestoutsidethemaingatestotheFolkPark.
• T hereareanumberofwalkingtoursintheMagherafeltDistrict,includingthe
MagherafeltHighway toHealth(www.magherafelt.gov.uk).
• G
ortinGlenForestParkprovidesagatewaytotheSperrinMountainsandGortinLakes.Stroll
alongnaturetrailsandenjoytheviewsofthesuperblandscape(www.nidirect.gov.uk/forests)
For further details of the above timetables call into Omagh and Magherafelt Bus Stations
11
PORTGLENONE
River
Route map
Lough Ash
MULLAGHANEANY
MOYDAMLAGHT
FOREST
PLUMBRIDGE
MULLAGHASTURRAKEEN
DRAPERSTOWN
CARNANELLY
CROCKNAMOGHILL
BALLYNATUBRUT
Owenreagh
River
le River CURRAGHCHOSALLY
AMERICAN
PARK
GORTIN
GLEN
FOREST
GREENCASTLE
MULLAGHCARN
OMAGH
bus services
DRUMNAKILLY
CARRICKMORE
bus services
mourne
SPRINGHILL
HOUSE
402 Service Route
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Roads
Rivers
16
COAGH
Service Stops
KINTURK
Sea
TULLAGHOGUE
POMEROY
FOREST
ARDBOE
Killymoon River
403 Service Route
DRUMCAIRNE
FOREST
Roads
Rock River
POMEROY
sperrin
STEWARTSTOWN
Rivers
Claggan River
SIXMILECROSS
Forests
Lakes/Reservoirs
16
Sea
BERAGH
16
FINTONA
407 Service Route
SLIEVEMORE
Roads
causeway
AUGHER
AUGHNACLOY
Rivers
Town/Hamlet
CLOGHER
Caravan Parks
Forests
ARMAGH
Sch NSch
TO BELFAST &
INTERNATIONAL
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AIRPORT —
School Holidays only
Sch — School Terms
PORTADOWN
Lakes/Reservoirs
16
Service Stops
Sea
No Sunday Service
Saturday1440service(LegcloghfinBusStoptoMagherafeltBuscentre)doesnot
No Service 6 May, 12 & 13 July
call at Convent School
Mountain Peaks
kilkeel
Magherafelt, Buscentre
1010
1350
Desertmartin, Post Office
1015
1355
Tobermore, Main Street
1020
1400
Draperstown, High Street
1030
1410
Legcloghfin, Cranagh
1059 1100 1439 14
Plumbridge, Post Office
1122
15
Gortin, Bank Corner
1129
15
Lay-by at former Ulster History Park Service
1139
15
Omagh,
Bus
Station
1154
15
Saturday
LURGAN
TO DUBLIN
AND ARMAGH
405 Service Route
Roads
CALEDON
12
Town/Hamlet
M1 Mountain Peaks
Rivers
Oona River
BALLYGAWLEY
causeway
kilkeel
COALISLAND
NIMA ES&LA211
Stops
DUNGANNONLPS © Crown Copyright and database rights,Service
SESKINORE
sperrin
FIVEMILETOWN
ALTMORE
FOREST
Images: copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board
SESKINORE
Quiggery FOREST
River
Service
Omagh, Bus Station
1005
1345
1345
W Lay-by at former Ulster History Pk. 1021
Lay-by at former Ulster History Pk. 1020
1400
1400
403Corner
has been made possible
help of the Rural Gortin,
Transport
NI
V Service
BankFund
Corner
1030
1410
Gortin, Bank
1031 with the
1410
U Plumbridge, Post Office
Plumbridge, Post Office
1037
1417
1038
1417
y Legcloghfin, Cranagh
Legcloghfin, Cranagh
1059 1100 1439 14
1100 1100 1439 1440 1440
x Draperstown, High Street
Draperstown, High Street
1133
15
1133
1510 1510
w Tobermore, Main Street MOIRA
Tobermore,
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1143
15
1143
1515
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v Desertmartin, Post Office
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1152
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u Magherafelt, Buscentre
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1200
15
1200
1533
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agh
112
Magherafelt, Buscentre
1010
1350
1735
M2
Desertmartin, Post Office
1015
1355
1744
Tobermore, Main Street
1020
1400
1753
Draperstown, High Street
1030
1410
1805
Legcloghfin, Cranagh
1059 1100 1439 1440
Plumbridge, Post Office
1122
1503
Gortin, Bank Corner
1129
1510
Sperrin
Lay-by
at former Rambler
Ulster History Park
1139
1520
Omagh,
Bus
Station
1154
1535
Monday to Friday
LOUGH
Notes
No
Sunday Service
NEAGH
X No
Omagh,
Bus6Station
Service
May, 12 & 13 July 1005
MOUNTJOY
Service Stops
Town/Village
Saturday
Service
u
v
w
x
y
U
V
W
X
MARINA
Forests
Ballymully
River
DRUM MANOR
FOREST PARK
Lough
Bracken
TOOME
BALLYRONAN
COOKSTOWN
KILDRESS
Monday to Friday
MAGHERAFELT
MONEYMORE
Service
Monday to Saturday
TO BELFAST &
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
CASTLEDAWSON
CARNDAISY
WOOD
Lissan Water
OUGHTMORE MT
mourne
Ballinderry River
AN CREAGAN
VISITOR CENTRE
CREGGAN
Cloghfin
River
GLENARUDDA
FIR
CASHEL
WOOD
Camowen River
Drumragh
River
lough
Fea
DAVAGH
FOREST
Sperrin Rambler
Newferry
Moyola
River
SLIEVE GALLION
SPALTINDOAGH
Owenkillew River
GORTIN
Service 403
Operates year round
BELLAGHY
BAWN
DESERTMARTIN
INISCARN
FOREST
MULLAGHTURK
CRAIGNAMADDY
TOBERMORE
Glenelly River
WART
DERRYNOID
WOOD
BELLAGHY
lough Beg
GOLES
FOREST
CRANAGH
SperrinRamblerTimetable
BALLYMENA
MAGHERA
MULLAGHMORE
SAWEL
MULLAGHCLOGHA
MULLAGHCLOGHER
To Ballymena
PORTGLENONE
FOREST
Moor Lough
GH HILL
Clady River
BANAGHER
FOREST
MULLAGHESH
CLADY
Colour Key
GLENSHANE
FOREST
DONEMANA
School Holidays (inc)
• 31 October & 1 November 2012
• 24 December 2012 until 1 Janu
• 18 & 19 February 2013
• 28 March until 5 April 2013
• 6 May & 27 May 2013
Service 403 has been made possible with the help of the Rural Transport Fund NI
NoSundayservice
NoService6May,12and13July
Forfurtherinformationonthewalksandtheareacontact:
MagherafeltTouristInformationCentre,02879631510
OmaghTouristInformationCentre,02882247831
StrabaneTouristInformationCentre,02871384444
This timetable is available in a range of alternative formats, for example large print,
braille or audio tape please call Translink Contact Centre 028 9066 6630
13
The Causeway Coast
One of Europes most scenic
and breathtaking locations
Dunluce Castle, Causeway Coast
One of Europe’s most scenic and breathtaking
landscapes the Causeway Coast is one of eight
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Northern
Ireland. Majestic cliffs overlook the golden sands
that merge into fishing villages and silent glens
bus
services
creating a rich natural
tapestry
which man has
interwoven with history, heritage, culture and Myth.
Starting from the Dunluce Castle through the
fishing village of Portballintrae ending at the unique
world renowned Giants Causeway this walk was
voted third in the top ten best British coastal walks,
as featured in ‘The Independent’. Combined with
Public Transport it is a great way to fully appreciate
the North Coast.
mourne
sperrin
KeyAttractions
Events
• Giant’sCauseway–thisWorldHeritageSite
isNorthernIreland’smostfamousvisitor
attraction.Theextraordinarygeometriccolumns
were formed from crystallised lava that erupted
60millionyearsago
• PortrushRaftRaceWeekend,Portrush25-26May2013
(www.northcoastni.com)
• Carrick-a-RedeRopeBridge–takethe
exhilaratingchallengetoCarrick-a-Redeisland
(aSiteofSpecialScientificInterest)andenjoy
aclifftopexperience.Openallyear(weather
permitting)
• NIMilkCup,Coleraine29Jul-2August2013
(www.discoverireland.com)
mourne
• WorldPoliceandFireGames,Portrush6-10August2013
(www.2013wpfg.com)
sperrin
• TheOldBushmills’Distillery-reputedtobethe
worlds oldest licensed distillery
• DunluceCastle
• DunserverickCastle
• Portbradden
• WhiteParkBay
• WhiteRocks
causeway
14
• UlsterMilitaryVehicleShow,Portush3-4August2013
(www.northcoastni.com)
• Giant’sCausewayandBushmills Heritage
Railway
• Coleraine-offerssuperbshoppingand
recreational opportunities
causeway
• Coleraine400,Coleraine28-29June2013
(www.northcoastni.com)
• Portrush-NorthernIreland’spremierseaside
resort, offering a number of family attractions
Images: copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board
The Causeway Coast offers
majesticlandscapessteeped
inMythsandLegends
bus services
15
Causeway Rambler
Timetable
revised
Service 402
Coleraine to Carrick-a-rede
Causeway
Operating 6 May – 29 September 2013
operates 6 May 2013 until 29 September 2013 only
Rambler Service
Monday - Sunday
u
v
w
x
y
U
V
W
X
UsefulInformation
LocalHostels/CaravanParks:
• BallynessCaravanPark,Bushmills
(www.ballynesscaravanpark.com)
There are a number of useful websites that offer
further information on the region:
• BushCaravanPark,Bushmills
(www.bushcaravanpark.com)
• www.northcoastni.com
• MillRestYouthHostel,Bushmills
(www.hini.org.uk)
• www.nationaltrust.org.uk
• SheepIslandViewHostel,Ballintoy
(www.sheepislandview.com)
• www.northantrim.com
• www.agiantcause.com
Rambler
• www.causewaycoastandglens.com
• www.ccght.org
• WhiteparkBayHostel,WhiteparkBay
(www.hini.org.uk)
bus services
Rambler
• PortrushHolidayHostel
(www.portrushholidayhostel.co.uk)
• T heAntrimCoasterService252isagreat
way to continue along the scenic coastline to
Ballycastle,Cushendun,Cushendall,Waterfoot,
Glenarm,Larne,CarrickfergusandBelfast.This
serviceoperatesuntil29September2012.
mourne
Rambler
bus services
causeway
Rambler Rambler
For further details of the above timetables call into
Coleraine Buscentre.
kilkeel
sperrins
Servicea 402
been
made possible with
help 1310
of the 1410
Rural Transport
Fund
NI
Carrick
rede,has
Rope
Bridge
1110the1210
1610 1710
1810
3
Ballintoy, Main Street
1112 1212 1312 1412 1612 1712 1812
White Park Bay, Mainbus
Road services
1115 1215 1315 1415 1615 1715 1815
Dunseverick Castle, Main Road
1120 1220 1320 1420 1620 1720 1820
Giant’s Causeway, Bus Stop Main Rd
1126 1226 1326 1426 1626 1726 1826
Bushmills, War Memorial 2
1135 1235 1335 1435 1635 1735 1835
Bushmills, Ballyness Caravan Park
1137 1237 1337 1437 1637 1737 1837
Bushmills, Distillery
1139 1239 1339 1439 1639 1739 1839
Dunluce Castle
bus services1146 1246 1346 1446 1646 1746 1846
Medical Centre, Dunluce Avenue 1
1154 1254 1354 1454 1654 1754 1854
Coleraine, Buscentre
1209 1309 1409 1509 1709 1809 1909
mourne
1 Bus
Images: copyright Northern Ireland Tourist Board
• T heNorthCoastOpenTopperService177
isanovelwaytoconnectfromtheGiant’s
Causeway.Weatherpermittingthisopentop
Double-DeckerbusoperatestoPortrushand
Colerainefrom1July–1September2013.
Service
sperrin
mourne
Alsooperates6May,27May,12and13July
Service 402 has been made possible with the help of the Rural Transport Fund NI
bus services
Daytrips
16
X
W
V
U
y
x
w
v
u
Coleraine, Buscentre
1010 1110 1210 1310 1510 1610 1710
Medical Centre, Dunluce Avenue 1
1025 1125 1225 1325 1525 1625 1725
Dunluce Castle
1033 1133 1233 1333 1533 1633 1733
Bushmills, Distillery
1040 1140 1240 1340 1540 1640 1740
Bushmills, Ballyness Caravan Park
1042 1142 1242 1342 1542 1642 1742
Bushmills, War Memorial 2
1044 1144 1244 1344 1544 1644 1744
revised Main Rd
Giant’s Causeway, Bus Stop
1053 1153 1253 1353 1553 1653 1753
Dunseverick Castle, Main Road
1058 1158 1258 1358 1558 1658 1758
Carrick-a-rede
White
Park Bay, Main Road to Coleraine
1103 1203 1303 1403Causeway
1603 1703 1803 Rambler
3
Ballintoy, Main
1107 1207 1307
operates
6 Street
May 2013 until 29 September
20131407
only1607 1707 1807
Carrick a rede, Rope Bridge
1109 1209 1309 1409 1609 1709 1809
Monday - Sunday
stops also available for Royal Portrush Golf club, Skerries Caravan Park and White Rocks Beach,
Dunluce Road.
2 Bus stop also available on request for The Smugglers Inn, Whitepark Rd
3 Bus stop also available on request for Sheep Island View Hostel, Ballintoy.
sperrin
Forfurtherinformationonthewalksandtheareacall:
CausewayTouristInformationCentre02820731855
ColeraineTouristInformationCentre02870344723
causeway
This timetable is available in a range of alternative formats, for example large print, braille
or audio tape please call Translink Contact Centre 028 9066 6630
causeway
17
Route map
BENBANE HEAD
BENGORE HEAD
CONTHAM HEAD
Port
Moon
GIANT’S CAUSEWAY
Portnaboe
Leckilroy
Cove
BUSHMILLS
HERITAGE
RAILWAY
DUNSEVERICK
CASTLE
CAUSEWAY
CENTRE
DUNLUCE
CASTLE
6
GID POINT
PORTBRADDEN
ARTIMACORMICK
LISNAGONOGUE
BUSHFOOT
KILCOOBIN
8
BALLINTOY
MAGHERABOY
7
CROAGHMORE
TO PORTRUSH
& COLERAINE bus services
CARNANREAGH
DONARD
WOOD
1. Whichramblerservicehaveyouusedmostrecently?(PleasetickONE)
ISLANDS OF
CARNMOON
CLARE
WOOD
BALLINEA
UPPER
BROUGHGAMMON
WOOD
CARNMOON
WOODS
3
BALLYNESS
(& WHITE ROCKS)
CRAIGNAMADDY
MOYARGET
WOOD
402 Service Route
Lakes/Reservoirs
16
sperrin
Rivers
Rivers
LPS © Crown Copyright and database rights, NIMA ES&LA211
Forests
DUNMORE HEAD
Please indicate date and time of travel
2. Howwouldyouratetheservice?(PleasetickONE)
* Good
* Average
16
Sea
16
Service Stops
407 Service Route
Town/Hamlet
Roads
Mountain Peaks
Rivers
Caravan Parks
405 Service Route
Forests
Other please state
kilkeel
* Shopping
* Access to services * Sight-seeing
* Getting to and from work
* Gettingtoandfromschool/college
* Social/Leisure
Other please state
5. How did you find out about the service?
Roads
Town/Hamlet
Mountain Peaks
Lakes/Reservoirs
16
Service Stops
Sea
* Translink website
* Tourist Information Centre
* Newspaper
Other please state
18
Poor
* Very Poor
ANNALONG
4. Whatwasthepurposeofyourjourney?(Pleasetickallthatapply)
Service Stops
Mountain Peaks
Rivers
*
Lakes/Reservoirs
Town/Village
kilkeel
Spences
River
5
* Causeway
* Everyday
* 2-3timesperweek * Once a week
* 2-3timespermonth * Once a month
* Once a year
causeway
403 Service Route
* Sperrin
3. How often would you use the service?
Service Stops
Sea
causeway
Roads
* Kilkeel
Dundrum
Bay
Please give a reason
Forests
Roads
BALLYCASTLE
* Mourne
* Very Good
sperrin
mourne
KINBANE OR
WHITEHEAD
Portnakillew
CRAIGNAGOLMAN
KNOCKNAGARVAN
ISLANDCORR
2
Port More
Pleasehelpustoimproveourservices
byansweringthefollowingquestions:
BALLYNASTRAID
LISNAGONOGUE
WOOD
BUSHMILLS
9
LANNIMORE
HILL
LEMNAGH
BEG
mourne
4
RAMBLERQUESTIONNAIRE
SHEEP
ISLAND
Boheeshane
CARRICKAREDE
Bay
Larry Bane ISLAND
Bay
White Park
Bay
LEMNAGH
MORE
bus services
1
ISLANDLEAN
GEERAGH
POINT
CARROWREAGH
5
BUSHFOOT
STRAND
PORTBALLINTRAE
ISLANDOO
Colour Key
Port na
Spaniagh
* Translinkstation/busstop
* Magazine advertisement
* Word of mouth
6. If the rambler service wasn’t available, how would you have travelled?
* Other bus service
* Train
* Travel Elsewhere
* Not Travel
* Car
* Taxi
Other please state
7. If by other bus, please state service
8. What improvements, if any, do you think should be made to the rambler service?
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