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Strategic Aim:

To deliver on the ground a suite of countryside recreation facilities, geographically spread across Northern Ireland, resourced and supported in a strategic way.

Long Distance Walking Routes

- Complete phase 2 of the Waymarked Ways to include 3 walking routes developed to phase 1 standards, this will result in II Waymarked Ways.
- Agree with Environment and Heritage Service the re-launch of the Ulster Way walking route including website, signage, and promotional material.
-All approved long distance routes to be insured by CAAN
- Work with Newry and Mourne and Down District Councils to complete the Mourne Way. This will be the twelth Waymarked Way.

Other Walking Initiatives

- To have accurate, up to date walking directory available in several formats
- To have appropriate GIS system in place which can be used for product assessment and product monitoring programme

Off Road Cycling

- Complete family cycling trails at Castle Archdale, Gosford & Castlewellan.
- To have agreed a distribution strategy for the trail cards and have distributed literature.
- Secure funding for Castleward off road cycling trail, complete and agree macro and micro design and initiate trail construction.
- Gain agreement with landowners for the future development of an additional 2 off-road cycling sites and take these projects to a stage where they are ready for implementation
- Development of a permanant downhill mountain biking venue at Magheramorne Quarry

Canoeing

- The development of a 20km canoe trail on the River Blackwater, developed to CANI approved standards with associated facilities.
- Funding to be secured for Stranford Lough, legal agreements to be put in place and architect to be appointed
- Lower Bann Canoe Trail, secure necessary funding
- Lough Neagh Canoe Trail, secure necessary funding
- River Barrow Canoe Trail, gain commitment from Waterways Ireland, Heritage Council and the Irish Canoe Union to the creation of Ireland's first Canoe Trail

Off Road Horse Riding

- Secure funding and have arrangements in place for the development of 60 km cross border off-road horse riding trail
- Development of an additional 2 off road horse riding sites and take these projects to a stage where they are ready for implementation

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