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2 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. Win a 100 Ulsterbus Tours voucher 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 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 is for you. There are a number of useful websites that can offer you inspiration: Remember, Seniors with a valid SmartPass travel completely free anytime, anywhere! 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 Ulsterbus Tours voucher. Closing date: 25 October 2013 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 Winners must be available for any publicity photos. This competition is not applicable to Translink employees and relations. Ballintoy, County Antrim Using your smartphone and a QR Code reader app, scan this image to view further information

3 The Mournes where the mountains sweep down to the sea by Percy French Mourne Mountains, Co. Down 2 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 Naria. The Mourne Mountains and the surrounding areas are the perfect setting for any outdoor adventurers. mourne Key Attractions Newcastle Beach and Promenade Silent Valley Mountain Park - circled by the range and beautiful parkland, lakes and a pond The Mourne Wall Tollymore Forest Park Tollymore National Outdoor Centre, Bryansford Spelga Dam Hare s Gap Royal Co. Down Golf Club, Newcastle Events Mourne Way Marathon, Kilbroney Park Rostrevor, 8 June 2013 ( Celtic Fusion International Music Arts Festival, Castlewellan, June 2013 ( Mourne International Walking Festival, Mourne Mountains, Newcastle, June 2013 ( World Police and Fire games, Kilbroney Park Rostrevor (connect with service 39 from Newcastle) Newcastle 2-4 & 9 August 2013 ( Useful Information Local Hostels/Camping: The Mourne Lodge, Attical ( Cornmill Quay Hostel, Annalong ( ) Glenada Y.M.C.A., Newcastle ( Meelmore Lodge, Bryansford ( The Rock Amenity Area, Bryansford ( ) Tollymore National Outdoor Centre, Bryansford ( Day trips Tory Bush Cottages, Bryansford ( Mourne Cycle Tours ( ) There are a number of useful websites that offer further information on the region: For further details of these timetables call into Newcastle Bus Station Services 17/17a/240 are available from Newcastle to Castlewellan Forest Park, with its Castle and lake. If you enjoy Tollymore Forest Park this is another option for woodland walking in the area. To see what s on offer further afield, Service 26B operates from Newcastle to Lisburn and Sprucefield Shopping Centre, with stops in Seaforde and Ballynahinch. Service 20 is also available for Belfast. Explore other areas of the South East Coast, visit Kilkeel and Cranfield Beach with the 407 Kilkeel Rambler. Service 39 is also available for Rostrevor, Warrenpoint and Newry. Service 17/17a also serves Downpatrick. Visit the St Patrick s Centre, the Down County Museum, the Down Arts Centre and the Downpatrick and Co. Down Railway. 3

4 BRYANSFORD TO CASTLEWELLAN 1 TO BELFAST Route map 2 3 TOLLYMORE NEWCASTLE TRASSEY PARK 4 BRIDGE TIPPERARY THE ROCK SHOP DRUMBONNIFF SLIEVENAMAN LUKE'S TO HILLTOWN 5 SLIEVENABROCK HARE'S GAP DONARD PARK 18 WALK SLIEVENAMADDY 17 DRINNAHILLY SLIEVENAGLOGH KINNAHALLA CRAIGDOO 6 SLIEVE MEELMORE SHAN SLIEVE DONARD SLIEVE CORRAGH THOMAS'S SLIEVE SLIEVE MAGGIES BUTTER SLIEVE BEARNAGH COMMEDAGH LEAP RIVER BANN MEELBEG MILESTONE SPELGA TO ROSTREVOR SLIEVE BEG SLIEVE SLIEVE DONARD LOUGHSHANNAGH SHANNAGHMORE HEN 7 OTT COVE BLOODY BLOODY SLIEVENAMISKAN BRIDGE BRIDGE SPELGA DOAN 16 SLIEVENAGARRAGH WALK COCK DAM 8 BEN CROM SLIEVELAMAGAN CHIMNEY ROCK ROCKY CARN THE LONG LOUGH SHANNAGH ROCKY TORNAMROCK BLUE BLAEBERRY PIGEON ROCK LOUGH WEE SLIEVEMOUNTAN THE BINNIAN LONG SPENCES PIGEON BLACK LOUGH SEEFIN ROCK 9 CASTLES SLIEVEMOUGHANMORE ANNALONG SILENT VALLEY SLIEVE MUCK EAGLE SHANSLIEVE LOUGH SHANNAGH WALK mourne 11 ATTICAL SLIEVENAGLOGH SLIEVENAGORE 10 MOOLIEVE SLIEVE BINNIAN WEE BINNIAN 12 BINNIAN WALK 13 CARRICK LITTLE 14 ROURKE'S PARK TO KILKEEL 15 GLASDRUMMAN ANNALONG 405 Service Route Roads Rivers Town/Hamlet Mountain Peaks Forests Lakes/Reservoirs 16 Service Stops Sea LPS Crown Copyright and database rights, NIMA ES&LA211 u v w x y U V W X at ak al am an ao ap aq ar Mourne Rambler Timetable Service 405 Operates 6 May 1 September 2013 Tuesday - Sunday (does not operate on Mondays) except where noted below) Newcastle, Bus Station Bryansford, Post Office a Tollymore National Outdoor Ctr Trassey Road, for Hare s Gap b The Rock Shop Trassey Road, Moyad Road Junction c Fofanny Dam Ott Mountain, Car Park Spelga Dam (Slievenaman Rd Lay By) Pigeon Rock Slievenagore, for Lough Shannagh Path Attical Village, Shop Silent Valley, Entrance Carrick Little Rourke s Park Quarter Road Filling Station Bloody Bridge, Maggies Leap King Street, Glenada House Newcastle, Donard Park (O Hares Pub) Newcastle, Bus Station Operates May Day 6 May, 27 May, 12 & 13 July Also operating 6 May, 27 May, July (inclusive) Departure times are shown from main Ulsterbus Stations, intermediate timing points show estimated times which are dependent on traffic conditions. For further information on the walks and the area call: Newcastle Tourist Information Centre This timetable is available in a range of alternative formats, for example large print, braille or audio tape please call Translink Contact Centre a (Gravity Action Sports Park is also accessible from this stop- on Tullyree Road) b (Trassey Valley Walking route- approx. 3/4 mile walk from bus stop) c (For Meelmore Mountain Lodge- approx. 1.3 mile walk from bus stop) (Happy Valley Walking route- approx. 1/2 mile walk from bus stop) 4 5

Kilkeel a land rich in unique heritage and history Kilkeel Harbour Kilkeel, the seafood capital of the Mournes Located within the Kingdom of the Mournes is the fishing port town of Kilkeel.

5 Kilkeel a land rich in unique heritage and history Kilkeel Harbour Kilkeel, the seafood capital of the Mournes 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 Blue Flag beach of Cranfield is a popular family seaside location with numerous caravan parks and a spectacular coastline. Key Attractions Beachcomber Café (Cranfield West) runs childrens craft activities during July & August Cranfield Blue Flag Beach & Coastal Walk (Cranfield West) Gamekeepers Lodge Equestrian Centre & Loughshannagh Mountain Walk (near Attical Village) Greencastle Castle Kilkeel Harbour Kilkeel Nautilus Centre Silent Valley Mountain Park - circled by the range and beautiful parkland, lakes and a pond Useful Information Local Hostels/Caravan Parks: The Mourne Lodge, Attical ( Chestnutt Holiday Park, Cranfield West ( Cornmill Quay Hostel, Annalong ( ) Cranfield Caravan Park, Cranfield ( KMB Ballinran Mourne Centre, Kilkeel ( ) Sandilands Holiday Park, Cranfield ( There are a number of useful websites that offer further information on the region: kilkeel Events Fiddler s Green International Festival, Rostrevor, July ( Kingdom of Mourne Festival, Kilkeel 29 Jul 2 Aug ( Fishfest, Kilkeel 26 Aug ( ) Day trips Walk along Cranfield beach to Greencastle Royal Castle at the entrance to Carlingford Lough (approx. 5 miles). Visit Mourne Seafood Cookery School at Kilkeel Harbour and go shopping in Kilkeel Town Centre. Service 39 from Kilkeel to Newry follows the scenic route to Warrenpoint and Rostrevor. Bus connections are also available to Newcastle. Fishing, water sports and golfing activities are widely available throughout the South East coast. For further information, contact Kilkeel Tourist Information Centre. Tel For further details of the above timetables call into Newcastle Bus Station 7

Route map kilkeel SLIEVEBUG PIER Mill Bay SOLDIERS POINT MAGHERY 8 2 GREENCASTLE 7 ATTICAL KNOCKCHREE 9 CRANFIELD 6 LOUGH SHANNAGH WALK 3 4 MOYAD AUGHRIM HILL DRUMINDONEY 5 SANDILANDS 10 SILENT

Peaks Caravan Parks LPS Crown Copyright and database rights, NIMA ES&LA211 u v w x u y U V W X at u Kilkeel Rambler Timetable (inc.

6 Route map kilkeel SLIEVEBUG PIER Mill Bay SOLDIERS POINT MAGHERY 8 2 GREENCASTLE 7 ATTICAL KNOCKCHREE 9 CRANFIELD 6 LOUGH SHANNAGH WALK 3 4 MOYAD AUGHRIM HILL DRUMINDONEY 5 SANDILANDS 10 SILENT VALLEY BUS STATION 1 DERRYOGE DUNAVAL Derryoge Harbour CRAWFORDS POINT NICHOLSONS POINT Harbour KILKEEL IRISH SEA Kilkeel Bay 407 Service Route Roads Rivers 16 Service Stops Town/Hamlet Mountain Peaks Caravan Parks LPS Crown Copyright and database rights, NIMA ES&LA211 u v w x u y U V W X at u Kilkeel Rambler Timetable (inc. Kilkeel Town Service) Service 407 Operates year round Monday - Friday Service Notes Sch NSch NSch Sch Greencastle St, opp Bus Depot Asda Supermarket Kilkeel, Greencastle Street Kitty s Road, Casement Park Scrogg Road Kilkeel, Newry Street Kilkeel, Graham s Garage Asda Supermarket Service 407: A B A B A B B A B Rambler Service 407: Service 407 A B A B A B B A B Notes: NSch Sch Asda Supermarket Greencastle Street Tullyframe Road Attical Village, Shop Bog Road Grahams Garage Newcastle Rd Asda Supermarket Greencastle Street St Columbans School 1515 Sandilands Caravan Park Grange Primary School Cranfield West Benagh Road Corcreaghan Road Dunaval Road Greencastle Road Greencastle Street Asda Supermarket NSch School Holidays only Sch School Terms only No Saturday or Sunday Service No Service 6 May, 12 & 13 July 2013 No Service 6 May, 12 and 15 July For further information on the walks and the area call: Kilkeel Tourist Information Centre This timetable is available in a range of alternative formats, for example large print, braille or audio tape please call Translink Contact Centre

The Sperrins encompasses a landscape of magical contrasts Beaghmore Stones Undisturbed by time the Sperrins are the Largest and Least explored Mountain Range in Northern Ireland.

7 The Sperrins encompasses a landscape of magical contrasts Beaghmore Stones Undisturbed by time the Sperrins are the Largest and Least explored Mountain Range in Northern Ireland. 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 An Creagán Visitor Centre, Creggan a Bellaghy Bawn, Bellaghy b Gortin Glen Forest Park & Lakes Springhill House, Moneymore c Beaghmore Stones, Cookstown c Strule Arts Centre, Omagh Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh d Dún Uladh, Killyclogher e sperrin Events City of Culture Events, Derry/Londonderry d ( Omagh Midsummer Festival & Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Championships, Omagh 22 June ( American Independence Celebrations, Ulster American Folk Park 4-7 July ( The Glenelly Rockin by the River Festival, Glenelly July ( 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) Useful Information Local Hostels/Caravan Parks: Glenelly Cottages, Plumbridge ( Gortin Accommodation Suite & Activity Centre ( Kilcronaghan Activity Centre, Tobermore ( The Shepherd s Rest Campervan & Campsite, Draperstown ( Day trips There are a number of useful websites that offer further information on the region: For those interested in finding out about local history visit the Ulster American Folk Park, just outside Omagh which follows the story of Irish emigration. Also next door is the Mellon Fun Farm. Express Service 273 from Omagh stops on request outside the main gates to the Folk Park. There are a number of walking tours in the Magherafelt District, including the Magherafelt Highway to Health ( Gortin Glen Forest Park provides a gateway to the Sperrin Mountains and Gortin Lakes. Stroll along nature trails and enjoy the views of the superb landscape ( For further details of the above timetables call into Omagh and Magherafelt Bus Stations 10 11

DONEMANA H HILL ART e River MERICAN PARK PLUMBRIDGE BALLYNATUBRUT Drumragh River gh CURRAGHCHOSALLY OMAGH Quiggery Route map Moor Lough SESKINORE Lough Ash MULLAGHCLOGHA MULLAGHCLOGHER GORTIN

Owenkillew River CROCKNAMOGHILL Owenreagh River Cloghfin River GREENCASTLE Camowen River CASHEL AN CREAGAN VISITOR CENTRE CREGGAN ALTMORE River BANAGHER GOLES DAVAGH OUGHTMORE MT Ballinderry River

8 DONEMANA H HILL ART e River MERICAN PARK PLUMBRIDGE BALLYNATUBRUT Drumragh River gh CURRAGHCHOSALLY OMAGH Quiggery Route map Moor Lough SESKINORE Lough Ash MULLAGHCLOGHA MULLAGHCLOGHER GORTIN MULLAGHCARN GORTIN GLEN sperrin DRUMNAKILLY CARRICKMORE BERAGH CRANAGH SIXMILECROSS MULLAGHESH MULLAGHANEANY SAWEL MULLAGHASTURRAKEEN CARNANELLY Glenelly River MULLAGHTURK CRAIGNAMADDY SPALTINDOAGH Owenkillew River CROCKNAMOGHILL Owenreagh River Cloghfin River GREENCASTLE Camowen River CASHEL AN CREAGAN VISITOR CENTRE CREGGAN ALTMORE River BANAGHER GOLES DAVAGH OUGHTMORE MT Ballinderry River KILDRESS Lough Bracken POMEROY POMEROY MOYDAMLAGHT MULLAGHMORE DERRYNOID DRAPERSTOWN lough Fea FIR DRUM MANOR PARK Rock River GLENSHANE SLIEVE GALLION INISCARN TOBERMORE COOKSTOWN DESERTMARTIN CARNDAISY GLENARUDDA MONEYMORE SPRINGHILL HOUSE Lissan Water Ballymully River Claggan River TULLAGHOGUE Killymoon River STEWARTSTOWN MAGHERA PORTG CLADY Clady River MAGHERAFELT COAGH BELLAGHY Moyola River CASTLEDAWSON BALLYRONAN MARINA KINTURK PORTGLENON BELLAGHY BAWN ARDBOE 403 Service Route DRUMCAIRNE Forests Roads Lakes/Reservoirs Rivers MOUNTJOY 16 Service Stops Town/Village Sea Mountain Peaks COALISLAND LPS Crown Copyright and database rights, NIMA ES&LA211 lough Beg u v w x y U V W X Sperrin Rambler Timetable Service 403 Operates year round Monday to Saturday Service 112 Magherafelt, Buscentre Desertmartin, Post Office Tobermore, Main Street Draperstown, High Street Legcloghfin, Cranagh Plumbridge, Post Office Gortin, Bank Corner Lay-by at former Ulster History Park Omagh, Bus Station Notes Sch NSch X Omagh, Bus Station W Lay-by at former Ulster History Pk V Gortin, Bank Corner U Plumbridge, Post Office y Legcloghfin, Cranagh x Draperstown, High Street w Tobermore, Main Street v Desertmartin, Post Office Convent School, Magherafelt 1533 u Magherafelt, Buscentre NSch School Holidays only Sch School Terms Saturday 1440 service (Legcloghfin Bus Stop to Magherafelt Buscentre) does not call at Convent School No Sunday service No Service 6 May, 12 and 13 July For further information on the walks and the area contact: Magherafelt Tourist Information Centre, Omagh Tourist Information Centre, Strabane Tourist Information Centre, This timetable is available in a range of alternative formats, for example large print, braille or audio tape please call Translink Contact Centre

The Causeway Coast One of Europes most scenic and breathtaking locations Dunluce Castle, Causeway Coast The Causeway Coast offers majestic landscapes steeped in Myths and Legends One of Europe s most

Majestic cliffs overlook the golden sands that merge into fishing villages and silent glens creating a rich natural tapestry which man has interwoven with history, heritage, culture and Myth.

9 The Causeway Coast One of Europes most scenic and breathtaking locations Dunluce Castle, Causeway Coast The Causeway Coast offers majestic landscapes steeped 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. Majestic cliffs overlook the golden sands that merge into fishing villages and silent glens 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. causeway Key Attractions Giant s Causeway this World Heritage Site is Northern Ireland s most famous visitor attraction. The extraordinary geometric columns were formed from crystallised lava that erupted 60 million years ago Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge take the exhilarating challenge to Carrick-a-Rede island (a Site of Special Scientific Interest) and enjoy a cliff top experience. Open all year (weather permitting) Giant s Causeway and Bushmills Heritage Railway The Old Bushmills Distillery - reputed to be the worlds oldest licensed distillery Dunluce Castle Dunserverick Castle Portbradden White Park Bay White Rocks Coleraine - offers superb shopping and recreational opportunities Portrush - Northern Ireland s premier seaside resort, offering a number of family attractions Events Portrush Raft Race Weekend, Portrush May 2013 ( Coleraine 400, Coleraine June 2013 ( NI Milk Cup, Coleraine 29 Jul - 2 August 2013 ( Ulster Military Vehicle Show, Portush 3-4 August 2013 ( World Police and Fire Games, Portrush 6-10 August 2013 (

Causeway Rambler Timetable Service 402 Operating 6 May 29 September 2013 Monday - Sunday Useful Information Local Hostels/Caravan Parks: Ballyness Caravan Park, Bushmills (www.ballynesscaravanpark.

com) Whitepark Bay Hostel, Whitepark Bay (www.hini.org.uk) Portrush Holiday Hostel (www.portrushholidayhostel.co.uk) There are a number of useful websites that offer further information on the region: www.

org Coleraine, Buscentre 1010 1110 1210 1310 1510 1610 1710 Medical Centre, Dunluce Avenue 1 1025 1125 1225 1325 1525 1625 1725 u Dunluce Castle 1033 1133 1233 1333 1533 1633 1733 v Bushmills,

10 Causeway Rambler Timetable Service 402 Operating 6 May 29 September 2013 Monday - Sunday Useful Information Local Hostels/Caravan Parks: Ballyness Caravan Park, Bushmills ( Bush Caravan Park, Bushmills ( Mill Rest Youth Hostel, Bushmills ( Sheep Island View Hostel, Ballintoy ( Whitepark Bay Hostel, Whitepark Bay ( Portrush Holiday Hostel ( There are a number of useful websites that offer further information on the region: Coleraine, Buscentre Medical Centre, Dunluce Avenue u Dunluce Castle v Bushmills, Distillery w Bushmills, Ballyness Caravan Park x Bushmills, War Memorial y Giant s Causeway, Bus Stop Main Rd U Dunseverick Castle, Main Road V White Park Bay, Main Road W 3 Ballintoy, Main Street X Carrick a rede, Rope Bridge X Carrick a rede, Rope Bridge W Ballintoy, Main Street V White Park Bay, Main Road U Dunseverick Castle, Main Road y Giant s Causeway, Bus Stop Main Rd x Bushmills, War Memorial w Bushmills, Ballyness Caravan Park v Bushmills, Distillery u Dunluce Castle Medical Centre, Dunluce Avenue Coleraine, Buscentre Also operates 6 May, 27 May, 12 and 13 July Day trips The North Coast Open Topper Service 177 is a novel way to connect from the Giant s Causeway. Weather permitting this open top Double-Decker bus operates to Portrush and Coleraine from 1 July 1 September The Antrim Coaster Service 252 is a great way to continue along the scenic coastline to Ballycastle, Cushendun, Cushendall, Waterfoot, Glenarm, Larne, Carrickfergus and Belfast. This service operates until 29 September For further details of the above timetables call into Coleraine Buscentre Bus 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. For further information on the walks and the area call: Causeway Tourist Information Centre Coleraine Tourist Information Centre This timetable is available in a range of alternative formats, for example large print, braille or audio tape please call Translink Contact Centre causeway 17

11 Route map DUNLUCE CASTLE 1 TO PORTRUSH & COLERAINE (& WHITE ROCKS) 402 Service Route Roads Rivers causeway PORTBALLINTRAE BENBANE HEAD Port na BENGORE HEAD Spaniagh CONTHAM HEAD Port GIANT S CAUSEWAY Moon GEERAGH POINT DUNSEVERICK GID POINT Portnaboe CAUSEWAY CASTLE CENTRE 6 White Park Leckilroy PORTBRADDEN Bay Cove CARROWREAGH BUSHMILLS 5 HERITAGE ARTIMACORMICK 7 RAILWAY BUSHFOOT STRAND BUSHFOOT KILCOOBIN 4 BUSHMILLS Forests Lakes/Reservoirs 16 Service Stops Sea 2 3 BALLYNESS CARNANREAGH LISNAGONOGUE LISNAGONOGUE ISLANDCORR ISLANDS OF CARNMOON CARNMOON S LEMNAGH MORE BALLYNASTRAID CROAGHMORE CRAIGNAMADDY SHEEP ISLAND ISLANDOO ISLANDLEAN Boheeshane Bay CARRICKAREDE Larry Bane ISLAND Bay LEMNAGH BEG 8 9 BALLINTOY MAGHERABOY CRAIGNAGOLMAN LANNIMORE HILL KNOCKNAGARVAN BALLINEA UPPER BROUGHGAMMON MOYARGET LPS Crown Copyright and database rights, NIMA ES&LA211 CLARE P RAMBLER QUESTIONNAIRE 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 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 * 2-3 times per week * Once a week * 2-3 times per month * 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 * Getting to and from school/college * Social/Leisure Other please state 5. How did you find out about the service? * Translink website * Translink station/bus stop * Tourist Information Centre * Magazine advertisement * Newspaper * Word of mouth Other please state 18

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