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Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Bringing people closer together 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. 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 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 is for you. There are a number of useful websites that can offer you 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! 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: 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 2014. 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

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 (www.discovernorthernireland.com) Celtic Fusion International Music Arts Festival, Castlewellan, 28-30 June 2013 (www.celticfusion.co.uk) Mourne International Walking Festival, Mourne Mountains, Newcastle, 28-30 June 2013 (www.mournewalking.co.uk) World Police and Fire games, Kilbroney Park Rostrevor (connect with service 39 from Newcastle) Newcastle 2-4 & 9 August 2013 (www.2013wpfg.com) Useful Information Local Hostels/Camping: The Mourne Lodge, Attical (www.mournelodge.com) Cornmill Quay Hostel, Annalong (028 4377 0714) Glenada Y.M.C.A., Newcastle (www.glenada.co.uk) Meelmore Lodge, Bryansford (www.meelmorelodge.co.uk) The Rock Amenity Area, Bryansford (028 4377 8932) Tollymore National Outdoor Centre, Bryansford (www.tollymore.com) Day trips Tory Bush Cottages, Bryansford (www.torybush.com) Mourne Cycle Tours (028 4372 4348) 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 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

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 0930 1100 1400 1530 1700 Bryansford, Post Office a 0940 1110 1410 1540 1710 Tollymore National Outdoor Ctr. 0942 1112 1412 1542 1712 Trassey Road, for Hare s Gap b 0944 1114 1414 1544 1714 The Rock Shop 0947 1117 1417 1547 1717 Trassey Road, Moyad Road Junction c 0952 1122 1422 1552 1722 Fofanny Dam 0954 1124 1424 1554 1724 Ott Mountain, Car Park 0956 1126 1426 1556 1726 Spelga Dam (Slievenaman Rd Lay By) 0958 1128 1428 1558 1728 Pigeon Rock 1001 1131 1431 1601 1731 Slievenagore, for Lough Shannagh Path 1005 1135 1435 1605 1735 Attical Village, Shop 1008 1138 1438 1608 1738 Silent Valley, Entrance 1013 1143 1443 1613 1743 Carrick Little 1018 1148 1448 1618 1748 Rourke s Park 1022 1152 1452 1622 1752 Quarter Road Filling Station 1025 1155 1455 1625 1755 Bloody Bridge, Maggies Leap 1030 1200 1500 1630 1800 King Street, Glenada House 1032 1202 1502 1632 1802 Newcastle, Donard Park (O Hares Pub) 1035 1205 1505 1635 1805 Newcastle, Bus Station 1045 1215 1515 1645 1815 Operates May Day 6 May, 27 May, 12 & 13 July Also operating 6 May, 27 May, 12-15 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 028 4372 2222 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 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. 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 (www.mournelodge.com) Chestnutt Holiday Park, Cranfield West (www.chestnuttholidayparks.com) Cornmill Quay Hostel, Annalong (028 4377 0714) Cranfield Caravan Park, Cranfield (www.cranfieldcaravanpark.co.uk) KMB Ballinran Mourne Centre, Kilkeel (028 4176 5727) Sandilands Holiday Park, 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.kilkeel.info 6 kilkeel Events Fiddler s Green International Festival, Rostrevor, 21 28 July (www.fiddlersgreenfestival.co.uk) Kingdom of Mourne Festival, Kilkeel 29 Jul 2 Aug (www.carlingfordandmourne.com) Fishfest, Kilkeel 26 Aug (028 4176 2525) 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 028 4176 2525 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 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 337 337 337 337 337 337 Notes Sch NSch NSch Sch Greencastle St, opp Bus Depot 0900 1605 Asda Supermarket 1055 1355 1555 Kilkeel, Greencastle Street 0900 1100 1400 1600 Kitty s Road, Casement Park 0903 0903 1103 1403 1603 1608 Scrogg Road 0906 0906 1106 1406 1606 1611 Kilkeel, Newry Street 0909 0909 1109 1409 1609 1614 Kilkeel, Graham s Garage 0915 1630 Asda Supermarket 0915 0915 1115 1415 1615 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 0915 1115 1415 1615 Greencastle Street 0920 1120 1420 1620 Tullyframe Road 0928 1128 1428 1628 Attical Village, Shop 0945 1145 1445 1645 Bog Road 0946 1146 1446 1646 Grahams Garage Newcastle Rd 0951 1151 1451 1651 Asda Supermarket 0955 1155 1455 1655 Greencastle Street 1000 1000 1200 1200 1500 1500 1510 1700 1700 St Columbans School 1515 Sandilands Caravan Park 1004 1204 1504 1524 1704 Grange Primary School 1008 1208 1508 1528 1708 Cranfield West 1015 1215 1515 1535 1715 Benagh Road 1020 1220 1520 1540 1720 Corcreaghan Road 1025 1225 1525 1545 1725 Dunaval Road 1030 1230 1530 1550 1730 Greencastle Road 1035 1235 1535 1555 1735 Greencastle Street 1040 1240 1540 1600 1740 Asda Supermarket 1045 1245 1545 1605 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 028 4176 2525 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 8 9

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 (www.cityofculture2013.com) Omagh Midsummer Festival & Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Championships, Omagh 22 June (www.omagh.gov.uk) American Independence Celebrations, Ulster American Folk Park 4-7 July (www.nmni.com) The Glenelly Rockin by the River Festival, Glenelly 13-21 July (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) Useful Information Local Hostels/Caravan Parks: Glenelly Cottages, Plumbridge (www.glenellycottages.co.uk) Gortin Accommodation Suite & Activity Centre (www.gortin.net) Kilcronaghan Activity Centre, Tobermore (www.kilcronaghan.co.uk) The Shepherd s Rest Campervan & Campsite, Draperstown (www.shepherdsrestpub.com) Day trips 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 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 (www.magherafelt.gov.uk). 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 (www.nidirect.gov.uk/forests) 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 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 1010 1350 1735 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 Lay-by at former Ulster History Park 1139 1520 Omagh, Bus Station 1154 1535 Notes Sch NSch X Omagh, Bus Station 1005 1345 W Lay-by at former Ulster History Pk. 1021 1400 V Gortin, Bank Corner 1031 1410 U Plumbridge, Post Office 1038 1417 y Legcloghfin, Cranagh 1100 1100 1439 1440 1440 x Draperstown, High Street 1133 1510 1510 w Tobermore, Main Street 1143 1515 1515 v Desertmartin, Post Office 1152 1524 1524 Convent School, Magherafelt 1533 u Magherafelt, Buscentre 1200 1533 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, 028 7963 1510 Omagh Tourist Information Centre, 028 8224 7831 Strabane Tourist Information Centre, 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 9066 6630 12 13

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 25-26 May 2013 (www.northcoastni.com) Coleraine 400, Coleraine 28-29 June 2013 (www.northcoastni.com) NI Milk Cup, Coleraine 29 Jul - 2 August 2013 (www.discoverireland.com) Ulster Military Vehicle Show, Portush 3-4 August 2013 (www.northcoastni.com) World Police and Fire Games, Portrush 6-10 August 2013 (www.2013wpfg.com) 14 15

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) Bush Caravan Park, Bushmills (www.bushcaravanpark.com) Mill Rest Youth Hostel, Bushmills (www.hini.org.uk) Sheep Island View Hostel, Ballintoy (www.sheepislandview.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.northcoastni.com www.agiantcause.com www.nationaltrust.org.uk www.causewaycoastandglens.com www.northantrim.com www.ccght.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, Distillery 1040 1140 1240 1340 1540 1640 1740 w Bushmills, Ballyness Caravan Park 1042 1142 1242 1342 1542 1642 1742 x Bushmills, War Memorial 2 1044 1144 1244 1344 1544 1644 1744 y Giant s Causeway, Bus Stop Main Rd 1053 1153 1253 1353 1553 1653 1753 U Dunseverick Castle, Main Road 1058 1158 1258 1358 1558 1658 1758 V White Park Bay, Main Road 1103 1203 1303 1403 1603 1703 1803 W 3 Ballintoy, Main Street 1107 1207 1307 1407 1607 1707 1807 X Carrick a rede, Rope Bridge 1109 1209 1309 1409 1609 1709 1809 X Carrick a rede, Rope Bridge 1110 1210 1310 1410 1610 1710 1810 W Ballintoy, Main Street 3 1112 1212 1312 1412 1612 1712 1812 V White Park Bay, Main Road 1115 1215 1315 1415 1615 1715 1815 U Dunseverick Castle, Main Road 1120 1220 1320 1420 1620 1720 1820 y Giant s Causeway, Bus Stop Main Rd 1126 1226 1326 1426 1626 1726 1826 x Bushmills, War Memorial 2 1135 1235 1335 1435 1635 1735 1835 w Bushmills, Ballyness Caravan Park 1137 1237 1337 1437 1637 1737 1837 v Bushmills, Distillery 1139 1239 1339 1439 1639 1739 1839 u Dunluce Castle 1146 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 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 2013. 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 2012. For further details of the above timetables call into Coleraine Buscentre. 16 1 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 028 2073 1855 Coleraine Tourist Information Centre 028 7034 4723 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 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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