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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 offers the perfect option for anyone planning to explore every part of Northern Ireland this summer. Enjoy unlimited bus and rail travel with the iLink smartcard. For further information on special offers and iLink zones visit www.translink.co.uk

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.

Whether you are a leisurely or serious walker, Northern Ireland has something to suit you. There are a number of useful websites that can offer inspiration:

• 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!

Translink, with support from the Rural Transport Fund scheme, operate 5 Rambler Services. These bus services operate along parts of the scenic North and South East Coasts and through the rugged terrain of the Mournes, Slieve Gullion and Sperrin Mountains.

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Bringing people closer togetherUlsterbus Tours offer quality Coach Holidays to destinations in Ireland, Scotland, England and mainland Europe. Sit back, relax and take in the sights as our professional, friendly driver looks after all aspects of the holiday so you don’t have to. With travel, accommodation, visits and meals included, an Ulsterbus Tours holiday is an excellent-value way to see more of the world in comfort and style. Pick up the new 2014 brochure from any Ulsterbus depot or at the Travel Centre, Europa Buscentre, Belfast (02890 337007) or click www.ulsterbustours.com for more info.

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.

Closing date: 24 October 2014

Send details to: Translink, Rural Transport Unit, 3 Milewater Road, Belfast, BT3 9BG

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 2015. Winners must be available for any publicity photos. This competition is not applicable to Translink employees and relations.

Win a £100 Ulsterbus Tours voucher

Silent Valley, County Down

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Key Attractions• NewcastleBeachandPromenade

• SilentValleyMountainPark-circledbythe range and beautiful parkland, lakes and a pond

• TheMourneWall

• TollymoreForestPark

• TollymoreNationalOutdoorCentre,Bryansford

• SpelgaDam

•Hare’sGap

• RoyalCo.DownGolfClub,Newcastle

Events• BluesontheBay,Warrenpoint*, 21–26May2014 (www.bluesonthebay.com)

•MourneWayMarathon,KilbroneyParkRostrevor*,7June2014 (www.discovernorthernireland.com)

•MourneInternationalWalkingFestival,MourneMountains,Newcastle,27–29June2014(www.mournewalking.co.uk)

• SlieveDonardPilgrimage,Newcastle, 27July2014 (www.onegreatadventure.com)

*TravelusingUlsterbusService39fromKilkeel

The granite peaks of the Mourne Mountains are the highest and most dramatic in Northern Ireland

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 Narnia.

The Mourne Mountains and the surrounding areas are the perfect setting for any outdoor adventure.

Special OfferThe Mourne Lodge in Attical is offering Mourne Rambler passengers 10% off a cup of coffee on presentation of a valid bus ticket. The Mourne Lodge also provides free wifi and information on a range of walks so it’s a great way to take a break during your trip and find out more about the area. Further details on the Mourne Lodge are available at www.themournelodge.com (Promotion is valid on day of purchase only, from 5 May – 31 August 2014. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers)

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TheMournes where the mountains sweep down to the sea

by Percy French

Mourne Mountains, Co. Down

Day trips

• UlsterbusService17AisavailablefromNewcastletoCastlewellan,withitsForestPark,Castle and Lake; it provides another option for woodland walking in the area.

• Toseewhat’sonofferfurtherafield,UlsterbusService26BoperatesfromNewcastletoLisburnandSprucefieldShoppingCentre,withstopsinSeafordeandBallynahinch.Service20isalsoavailablefor Belfast.

• ExploreotherareasoftheSouthEastCoast,visitKilkeelandCranfieldBeachbyconnectingwiththe Kilkeel Rambler at Attical. Ulsterbus Service 39 is also available from Kilkeel for Rostrevor, WarrenpointandNewry.

• UlsterbusService17/17AalsoservesDownpatrick.VisittheStPatrick’sCentre,theDownCountyMuseum,theDownArtsCentreandtheDownpatrickandCo.DownRailway.

Useful InformationLocalHostels/Camping:

• TheMourneLodge,Attical (www.themournelodge.com)

• LifeAdventureResidentialCentre, Annalong (www.onegreatadventure.com)

• GlenadaHoliday&ConferenceCentre,Newcastle(www.glenada.co.uk)

•MeelmoreLodge,Bryansford (028 4372 6657)

• TheRockAmenityArea,Bryansford (028 4377 8932)

• TollymoreNationalOutdoorCentre, Bryansford (www.tollymore.com)

• ToryBushCottages,Bryansford (www.torybush.com)

•MourneCycleTours(02843724348)

There are a number of useful websites that offer further information on the region:

•www.visitnewryandmourne.com

•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

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Alsooperating5May,26Mayand12–14July(inclusive)

(a) TrasseyValleyWalkingroute-approx.3/4milewalkfrombusstop(b) ForMeelmoreMountainLodge-approx.1.3milewalkfrombusstop(HappyValleyWalkingroute-approx.1/2milewalkfrombusstop)(c) Mourne Rambler Service 405 and Kilkeel Rambler Service 407 connect at AtticalVillagebusstop,Tuesday-Friday

Departure times are shown from main Ulsterbus Stations, intermediate timing points show estimated times which are dependent on traffic conditions.

Forfurtherinformationonthewalksandtheareacall:NewcastleVisitorInformationCentre02843722222

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Newcastle, Bus Station 0905 1105 1405 1605 1735

Bryansford, Post Office 0915 1115 1415 1615 1745

Bryansford, Tollymore National Outdoor Centre 0917 1117 1417 1617 1747

Castlewellan, Trassey Road for Hare’s Gap 0919 1119 1419 1619 1749

Kilcoo, The Rock 0922 1122 1422 1622 1752

Square, Trassey Road Moyad Road Junction 0927 1127 1427 1627 1757

Square, Fofanny Dam 0929 1129 1429 1629 1759

Spelga Dam, Ott Mountain 0931 1131 1431 1631 1801

Spelga Dam, Spelga Dam Lay-by 0933 1133 1433 1633 1803

Spelga Dam, Pigeon Rock 0936 1136 1436 1636 1806

Moyad, Slievenagore for Lough Shannagh Path 0940 1140 1440 1640 1810

Moyad, Attical Village Shop 0948 1148 1448 1648 1813

Silent Valley, Silent Valley 0953 1153 1453 1653 1818

Brackenagh, Carrick Little 0958 1158 1458 1658 1823

Glasdrumman, Rourkes Park 1002 1202 1502 1702 1827

Glasdrumman, Quarter Road Filling Station 1005 1205 1505 1705 1830

Bloody Bridge, Bloody Bridge Maggies Leap 1010 1210 1510 1710 1835

Newcastle, King Street 1012 1212 1512 1712 1837

Newcastle, 105-113 Central Promenade 1015 1215 1515 1715 1840

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Kilkeel, the seafood capital oftheMournes

Located within the Kingdom of the Mournes is the fishing port town of Kilkeel. Kilkeel boasts a harbour full of sights and sounds with a stunning backdrop of the Mourne Mountains.

The beach at Cranfield is a popular family seaside location with numerous caravan parks and a spectacular coastline.

Key Attractions• BeachcomberCafé(CranfieldWest)–

runs children's craft activities during July&August

• CranfieldBeach&CoastalWalk(Cranfield West)

• GamekeepersLodgeEquestrianCentre&LoughshannaghMountainWalk (nearAtticalVillage)

• GreencastleRoyalCastle

• KilkeelHarbour

• KilkeelNautilusCentre

• SilentValleyMountainPark-circledbythe range and beautiful parkland, lakes and a pond

Events• Fiddler’sGreenInternationalFestival,Rostrevor*,20–27July2014 (www.fiddlersgreenfestival.co.uk)

• KingdomofMourneFestival,Kilkeel,from19July2014 (www.visitkilkeel.com)

• Fishfest,Kilkeel,25August2014(NautilusCentre,02841762525)

*TravelusingUlsterbusService39fromKilkeel

Special OfferThe Mourne Lodge in Attical is offering Kilkeel Rambler passengers 10% off a cup of coffee on presentation of a valid bus ticket. The Mourne Lodge also provides free wifi and information on a range of walks so it’s a great way to take a break during your trip and find out more about the area. Further details on the Mourne Lodge are available at www.themournelodge.com (Promotion is valid on day of purchase only, from 6 May – 31 August 2014. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers)

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Useful InformationLocalHostels/CaravanParks:

• TheMourneLodge,Attical (www.themournelodge.com)

• ChestnuttHolidayPark,CranfieldWest(www.chestnuttholidayparks.com)

• LifeAdventureResidentialCentre, Annalong (www.onegreatadventure.com)

• CranfieldCaravanPark, Cranfield (www.cranfieldcaravanpark.co.uk)

• SandilandsHolidayPark,Cranfield (www.chestnuttholidayparks.com)

There are a number of useful websites that offer further information on the region:

• www.visitnewryandmourne.com

• www.mourneseafoodcookeryschool.com

• www.visitkilkeel.com

Kilkeel Harbour

Day trips

• WalkalongCranfieldbeachtoGreencastleRoyalCastleattheentrancetoCarlingfordLough(approx.5miles).VisitMourneSeafoodCookerySchoolatKilkeelHarbourandgoshoppinginKilkeel Town Centre.

• UlsterbusService39fromKilkeeltoNewryfollowsthescenicroutetoWarrenpointandRostrevor.BusconnectionsalongthescenicroutetoNewcastlearealsoavailablefromAtticalontheMourneRambler.

• Fishing,watersportsandgolfingactivitiesarewidelyavailablethroughouttheSouthEastcoast.Forfurtherinformation,contactKilkeelVisitorInformationCentre.Tel02841762525

For further details of the above timetables call into Newcastle Buscentre

Kilkeela land rich in unique heritage and history

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BUS STATION

KILKEEL

CRANFIELD

ATTICAL

DERRYOGE

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DUNAVAL

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NoService5Mayand14July

Forfurtherinformationonthewalksandtheareacall:KilkeelVisitorInformationCentre02841762525

This timetable is available in a range of alternative formats, for example large print, braille or audio tape call Translink Contact Centre 028 90 66 66 30

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Valid on day of purchase only.Hop on and off the Slieve Gullion

Rambler as you like, visiting places of interest along the way.

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Passage Tomb (The Cailleach Beara House)

• SlieveGullionForestAdventureParkandCourtyard

• KilleavyCastle

• KilleavyChurches

• CailleachBearaLough

• RedSquirrelTrail

• UrnaíGraveyard

• ThePoetsTrails

• CamloughLake

• DerrymoreHouse

Events• Girod’Italia,Armagh&Newry,11May2014

(www.girostart2014.com)

• RingofGullionPhotographyCompetition,September 2014 (www.ringofgullion.org)

• CamloughLakeWaterFestival,August2014(www.south-armagh.com)

• FeileChamlocha,August2014 (www.newryandmourne.gov.uk)

Slieve Gullion has something for everyone. Avid hikers can enjoy a variety of walking routes and trails, the family can spend quality time at the Slieve Gullion Forest Adventure Park, which incorporates outdoor adult fitness equipment. Nature lovers can sample the delight of the beautiful scenery and maybe get a glimpse of a rare red squirrel. On site information boards are available for those who wish to learn about the culture, history, myths and legends of the area. There is also the Grounded Espresso Coffee Bar in the courtyard if you want to take a break.

Slieve Gullion Mountain is the centrepiece of the craggy heather covered ring dyke in South Armagh known as the Ring of Gullion. Slieve Gullion rises to 573m and enjoys an association with Myths and Legends. The area has a wealth of Megalithic and early Christian monuments, the summit of Slieve Gullion boasts the highest surviving passage tomb inIreland-theCailleachBearaHousethatislinkedwith the witch that is said to have tricked Finn McCool to bathe in the Lake transforming him into an old withered man, although she was forced to restore his youth, his hair remained white and this fate is said to befall anyone who bathes in the lake.

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RingofGullion an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Slieve Gullion, Co. Down

Day trips• WhynotsamplethedelightsoftheMourneCoastalRoutebytravellingonUlsterbusService39

fromNewrytakinginthescenicpaththroughWarrenpoint,RostrevorandKilkeel.

• YoucantryourotherRamblerServices,theKilkeelRamblerService407willtakeyoutoCranfieldwhereyoucanwalkalongtheBlueFlagbeachtoGreencastleRoyalCastleattheentrance to Carlingford Lough or experience the sights and sounds of Kilkeel Harbour.

• AlternativelyconnectwiththeMourneRamblerService405inAtticalwhereyoucanexperiencethepicturesquecoastalrouteintoNewcastleandthenupintothespectacularMountainsofMourne.

• ExploreotherareasofSouthArmaghbybus,traveltoDerrymoreHouse,Bessbrookwith UlsterbusService41CfromNewryeveryTuesdayandThursday.

• VisitArmaghGaolandThePalaceDemense,UlsterbusService40operatesbetweenNewryand ArmaghBuscentres,Monday–Sunday.

Useful Information

TheRingofGullionMarkedWayisa57kmwalking route providing walkers with the stunning views of the volcanic landscape of South Armagh.

A range of cross border services are availablefromNewryBuscentreandNewryRailStation.Forfurtherinformationvisit www.translink.co.uk or www.buseireann.ie or pick up a leaflet at your local station.

Useful websites:

www.discovernorthernireland.com

www.discoverireland.com

www.ringofgullion.org

www.newryandmourne.gov.uk

www.outdoorni.com

www.visitsoutharmagh.com

www.south-armagh.com

CulturalActivityCentre:TíChulainn,Mullaghbawn(www.tichulainn.com)

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NEWRYCAMLOUGH

JONESBOROUGH

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GROUNDED ESPRESSO BAR

Grounded Espresso Bar in Slieve Gullion courtyard is offering passengers with a valid bus ticket 15% off their order. Just show your bus ticket to the server when placing the order.

(Promotion valid on day of purchase. Not to be used in conjunction with other offers. Offer valid 1 July - 31 August 2014. Terms and Conditions apply.)

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NEWRYCAMLOUGH

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MULLAGHBAWN

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Forfurtherinformationonthewalksandtheareacall:NewryVisitorInformationCentre02830313170

This timetable is available in a range of alternative formats, for example large print, braille or audio tape please call Translink Contact Centre 028 90 66 66 30

SlieveGullionRamblerTimetableService 443

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Newry, Buscentre 1045 1345 1645 Newry, Hospital Road 1050 1350 1650 Camlough, Post Office 1058 1358 1658 Mullaghbawn, Community Centre 1115 1415 1715 Forkhill, Post Office 1120 1420 1720

Meigh, Slieve Gullion Forest Park 1130 1430 1730

Tuesday - Saturday

Meigh, Slieve Gullion Forest Park 1132 1432 1732 Meigh, Crossroads 1137 1437 1737 Newry, Buscentre 1155 1455 1755

Sunday

Newry, Buscentre 1045 1345 1745 Newry, Hospital Road 1050 1350 1750 Camlough, Post Office 1058 1358 1758 Mullaghbawn, Community Centre 1115 1415 1815 Forkhill, Post Office 1120 1420 1820

Meigh, Slieve Gullion Forest Park 1130 1430 1830

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BUS RAMBLER

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£4.50CHILD

Undisturbed by time the Sperrins are the largest and least explored mountain rangeinNorthernIreland.

An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the heather clad heights of the Sperrins encompasses a landscape of magical contrasts, creating the perfect environment for the avid outdoor enthusiast and a hideaway treat for those seeking solitude.

Key Attractions• AnCreagánVisitorCentre,Creggan (a)

• BellaghyBawn,Bellaghy(b)

• GortinGlenForestPark&Lakes

• SpringhillHouse,Moneymore(c)

• BeaghmoreStones,Cookstown(c)

• StruleArtsCentre,Omagh

• UlsterAmericanFolkPark,Omagh(d)

• DúnUladh,Killyclogher(e)

Events• OmaghMidsummerCarnival,Omagh, 21June2014(www.omagh.gov.uk)

• AmericanIndependenceCelebrations, UlsterAmericanFolkPark,4–6July2014 (www.nmni.com)

• TheGlenellyRockinbytheRiverFestival,Glenelly,13-20July2014 (www.strabanedc.com)

(a) – Travel using Ulsterbus Omagh Service 92C(b) – Travel using Ulsterbus Magherafelt Service 127(c) – Travel using Ulsterbus Magherafelt Service 110 and express 210 from Cookstown(d) – Travel using Ulsterbus Omagh Service 273(e) – Travel using Ulsterbus Omagh Service 86

Special OfferThe Strule Arts Centre in Omagh is offering Sperrin Rambler passengers 10% off their total bill at The Strule Café on presentation of a valid bus ticket. The Strule Arts Centre runs an extensive and dynamic eventscalendaryear-round,andprogrammesfirst-class touring theatre, music, comedy, dance and children’s shows as well as art exhibitions. To find out more information on events and exhibitions visit www.struleartscentre.co.uk(Promotion is valid on day of purchase only, from 5 May – 31 August 2014. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers)

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Useful InformationLocalHostels/CaravanParks:

• GlenellyCottages,Plumbridge (www.glenellycottages.co.uk)

• GortinAccommodationSuite&ActivityCentre (www.gortin.net)

• KilcronaghanCentre,Tobermore (www.kilcronaghan.co.uk)

• TheShepherd’sRestCampervan&Campsite,Draperstown (www.shepherdsrestpub.com)

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.sperrintrekkers.com

• www.strabanedc.com

• www.cookstown.gov.uk

• www.derrycity.gov.uk

• www.dunuladh.ie

The Sperrins encompasses a landscape of magical contrasts

The Sperrins

Day trips

• ForthoseinterestedinfindingoutaboutlocalhistoryvisittheUlsterAmericanFolkPark,justoutsideOmaghwhichfollowsthestoryofIrishemigration.AlsonextdooristheMellonFunFarm.ExpressService273fromOmaghstopsonrequestoutsidethemaingatestotheFolkPark.

• ThereareanumberofwalkingtoursintheMagherafeltDistrict,includingthe MagherafeltHighwaytoHealth(www.magherafelt.gov.uk).

• GortinGlenandDavaghForestParksprovidearangeofnaturetrailstostrollalongsuperbviewsof the landscape (www.nidirect.gov.uk).

For further details of the above timetables call into Omagh and Magherafelt Buscentres

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NoSundayserviceNoService5May,12and14July

Forfurtherinformationonthewalksand the area contact:

MagherafeltVisitorInformationCentre, 028 7963 1510

OmaghVisitorInformationCentre, 028 8224 7831

StrabaneVisitorInformationCentre, 028 7138 4444

This timetable is available in a range of alternative formats, for example large print, braille or audio

tape please call Translink Contact Centre 028 90 66 66 30

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£6.00

Valid on day of purchase only.Hop on and off the Causeway Rambler,

visiting all the attractions along the route / ticket also transferable on to North

Coast Open Topper Service 177. iLink Zone 4 applies for travel throughout all

areas of the Causeway Coast.

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The Causeway Coast offers majesticlandscapessteeped in myths and legends

One of Europe’s most scenic and breathtaking landscapes the Causeway Coast is one of eight Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Northern Ireland. The Causeway Coast is interwoven with history, heritage, culture and myth so much so that parts of the scenery are featured in HBO’s Game of Thrones

It’s Northern Ireland’s most celebrated coastline. High cliffs, secluded beaches and numerous historic and natural landmarks are just some of the treats on offer. For keen walkers there is frequent access points and terrain suitable for all along the Causeway Coast Way

Key Attractions• Portrush-NorthernIreland’spremier

seaside resort, offering a number of family attractions

• White Rocks

• Dunluce Castle

• TheOld Bushmills Distillery – reputed to be the worlds oldest licensed distillery

• Giant’sCausewayandBushmills Heritage Railway

• Giant’sCauseway – this World Heritage Site isNorthernIreland’smostfamousvisitorattraction.

• Dunserverick Castle

• White Park Bay

• Portbradden

• Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge – take the exhilarating challenge to Carrick-a-Rede island (a Site of Special Scientific Interest) andenjoyaclifftopexperience.Openallyear(weather permitting)

• Coleraine - offers superb shopping and recreational opportunities

• Ballycastle

• Rathlin Island

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The Causeway Coast One of Europes most scenic and breathtaking locations

Events• Girod’ItaliaBigStart,CausewayCoastandGlens, 9–11May2014(www.girostart2014.com)

• PortrushRaftRaceWeekend,Portrush, 24May2014(www.northcoastni.com)

• RathlinSoundMaritimeFestival,Ballycastle&Rathlin 23May–1June2014(www.rathlin-island.co.uk)

• CausewayCoastAmateurGolfTourament,Portrush, 2–6June2014(www.causewaycoastgolf.com)

• NIInternationalYouthFootballCompetition,Coleraine, 27July–1August2014(www.northcoastni.com)

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GreenAdmissionDiscount at Giant'sCauseway

Arrive by public transport and save £1.50 on adult admission, £1 on child admission and £3 on family admission by presenting a valid bus ticket. (Promotion is valid on day of purchase only. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers)

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Useful InformationLocalHostels/CaravanParks:

• BallynessCaravanPark,Bushmills (www.ballynesscaravanpark.com)

• BushCaravanPark,Bushmills (www.bushcaravanpark.com)

• BushmillsHostel,MainStreet,Bushmills(www.hini.org.uk)

• SheepIslandViewHostel,Ballintoy (www.sheepislandview.com)

• WhiteparkBayYouthHostel,WhiteparkBayRoad, Ballintoy (www.hini.org.uk)

• PortrushHolidayHostel (www.portrushholidayhostel.co.uk)

• CastleHostel,Ballycastle (www.castlehostel.co.uk)

• SoernogViewHostel,RathlinIsland (www.rathlin-island.co.uk)

• www.northcoastni.com

• www.heartofthecausewaycoastandglens.com

• www.nationaltrust.org.uk

• www.causewaycoastandglens.com

• www.ccght.org

There are a number of useful websites that offer further information on the region:

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Day trips• TheNorthCoastOpenTopperService177isanovelwayto

connectfromtheGiant’sCauseway.Weatherpermittingthis open top double-decker bus operates to Portrush and Colerainefrom1July–31August2014.

• TheAntrimCoasterService252isagreatwaytocontinuealong the scenic coastline to Ballycastle, Cushendun, Cushendall,Waterfoot,Glenarm,LarneandBelfast.Thisserviceoperatesfrom17April(Monday–Saturday)andfrom6July(Sunday)until28September2014.

For further details of the above timetables call into Coleraine Buscentre.

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(a) Bus stops also available for Royal Portrush Golf club, Skerries Caravan Park and White Rocks Beach, Dunluce Road.

(b) Bus stop also available on request for The Smugglers Inn, Whitepark Rd(c) Bus stop also available on request for Sheep Island View Hostel, Ballintoy.

Forfurtherinformationonthewalksandtheareacall:CausewayVisitorInformationCentre02820731855 ColeraineVisitorInformationCentre02870344723BallycastleVisitorInformationCentre02820762024BushmillsVisitorInformationCentre02820730393

This timetable is available in a range of alternative formats, for example large print, braille or audio tape please call Translink Contact Centre 028 90 66 66 30

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Coleraine, Coleraine Buscentre 1010 1110 1210 1310 1510 1610 1710Portrush, Dunluce Avenue 1025 1125 1225 1325 1525 1625 1725Dunluce Castle, Dunluce Castle 1033 1133 1233 1333 1533 1633 1733Bushmills, Distillery 1039 1139 1239 1339 1539 1639 1739Bushmills, Ballyness Caravan Park 1041 1141 1241 1341 1541 1641 1741Bushmills, War Memorial 1044 1144 1244 1344 1544 1644 1744Aird,Giant’sCausewayTheNook 1048 1148 1248 1348 1548 1648 1748Dunseverick, Dunseverick Castle 1052 1152 1252 1352 1552 1652 1752Straid, Whitepark Bay 1056 1156 1256 1356 1556 1656 1756Ballintoy, Main Street 1102 1202 1302 1402 1602 1702 1802Ballintoy, Carrick a Rede Car Park 1109 1209 1309 1409 1609 1709 1809

Monday-Sunday

Ballintoy, Carrick a Rede Car Park 1110 1210 1310 1410 1610 1710 1810Ballintoy, Main Street 1112 1212 1312 1412 1612 1712 1812Straid, Whitepark Bay 1118 1218 1318 1418 1618 1718 1818Dunseverick, Dunseverick Castle 1122 1222 1322 1422 1622 1722 1822Aird,Giant’sCausewayTheNook 1126 1226 1326 1426 1626 1726 1826Bushmills, War Memorial 1130 1230 1330 1430 1630 1730 1830Bushmills, Ballyness Caravan Park 1133 1233 1333 1433 1633 1733 1833Bushmills, Distillery 1135 1235 1335 1435 1635 1735 1835Dunluce Castle, Dunluce Castle 1142 1242 1342 1442 1642 1742 1842Portrush, Dunluce Avenue 1150 1250 1350 1450 1650 1750 1850Coleraine, Coleraine Buscentre 1209 1309 1409 1509 1709 1809 1909

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ANNALONG

DUNMORE HEAD

SpencesRiver

DundrumBay

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BALLYNASTRAID

LEMNAGHBEG

GIANT’S CAUSEWAY

CAUSEWAYCENTRE

BUSHMILLS

DUNLUCECASTLE

BENBANE HEAD

DUNSEVERICKCASTLE White Park

Bay

SHEEPISLAND

CARRICKAREDEISLAND

KINBANE ORWHITEHEAD

Larry BaneBay

BoheeshaneBay

Port More

BUSHFOOTSTRAND

PORTBALLINTRAE

Port naSpaniagh

LANNIMOREHILL

CARNMOONWOODS

ISLANDCORR

LISNAGONOGUEWOOD

BROUGHGAMMONWOOD

CLAREWOOD

MOYARGETWOOD

KILCOOBINBUSHFOOT

PortnaboeBALLINTOY

PortMoon

Portnakillew

BENGORE HEAD

CONTHAM HEAD

GEERAGHPOINT

LISNAGONOGUE

GID POINT

CROAGHMORE

LEMNAGHMORE

LeckilroyCove

ISLANDOO

ISLANDLEAN

CARNANREAGH

BALLINEAUPPER

BALLYNESS CARAVAN PARK

MAGHERABOYCARROWREAGH

PORTBRADDEN

CRAIGNAGOLMAN

CRAIGNAMADDY

KNOCKNAGARVAN

ISLANDS OFCARNMOON

ARTIMACORMICK

TO PORTRUSH& COLERAINE

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Roads

Rivers

Town/Hamlet

Mountain Peaks

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Roads

Rivers

Town/Village

Mountain Peaks

Forests

Lakes/Reservoirs

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Rivers

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Forests

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Roads

Rivers

Forests

Lakes/Reservoirs

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RAMBLERQUESTIONNAIRE

Please help us to improve our services by answering the following questions:

1. Which rambler service have you used most recently? (Please tick ONE) * Mourne * Kilkeel * Sperrin * Causeway * Slieve Gullion Please indicate date and time of travel

2. How would you rate the service? (Please tick ONE)

* Very Good * Good * Average * Poor * Very Poor Please give a reason

3. How often would you use the service? * Everyday * 2-3timesperweek * Once a week

* 2-3timespermonth* Once a month * Once a year

Other please state

4. What was the purpose of your journey? (Please tick all that apply) * 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? * Translink website * Translinkstation/busstop * Tourist Information Centre * Magazine advertisement

* Newspaper * Word of mouth

Other please state

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6. If the rambler service wasn’t available, how would you have travelled?

* Other bus service * Train * Car * Taxi * Travel Elsewhere * Not Travel

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?

Thank you for your participation in this survey. To be entered into our competition, please provide the following personal details and return with your bus ticket receipt:

Age: Sex: Contact Details: * 16 – 24 * Male Name* 25 – 34 * Female * 35 – 44 Address * 45 – 64 * 65+

PostalDistrict/PostCode Telephone/Email

To assist with service development we may use this survey for market research, if you do not wish to be included please tick box. Your privacy is important to us. We will only use the information that we collect about you lawfully, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. *

Return form to: Translink, Rural Transport Unit, 3 Milewater Road, Belfast, BT3 9BG

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