Countryside Access and Activities Network
National Trails Day

Sun 3rd October 2010

National Trails Day is a celebration of Irelands wonderful variety of trails and a chance for everyone to enjoy some of our most beautiful countryside, forests, mountains and lakes.  Its primary objective is to raise awareness of outdoor trails.

CAAN will be leading the organisation and marketing of National Trails Day for Northern Ireland in partnership with our funders Department of Culture Arts & Leisure, Northern Ireland Environment Agency, Waterways Ireland and partners National Trust. 

National Trails Day 2009 was very successful in the Republic of Ireland, with more than 10,000 people getting out enjoying trails in a variety of ways.  Events included bat walks mountain bike cycles, family orienteering, horse riding, try canoeing, heritage walks and just plain ordinary walking! Several events were held in Northern Ireland.  This year we hope that in all areas of Northern Ireland we can have a fantastic range of interesting and exciting things on a trail, be it on land or water.

CAAN asks you to mark Sunday 3 October in your diary now for your local trail event.  Details will be sent to you in the coming weeks giving guidelines for planning the event and how to get your event included in National Trails Day.  For any queries in the meantime, please contact aideen@countrysiderecreation.com.

Lets make National Trails Day in Northern Ireland a major participation event.

Time:
to be confirmed