Projects
Accessibility Audit of Quality Walks in NI
The aim of this project is to obtain relevant and up to date information on the 'Accessibility' of Quality Walks (as listed on www.walkni.com). The plan for this project is to develop a grading system for walks, to develop criteria for assessing the walks and then train volunteers to complete the audits. The findings ... Read more >
Newcastle Way
This project involves the rebranding of the 'Newcastle Challenge Trail' to become a Waymarked Way to be known as the Newcastle Way . Elements of the project include installation of road signs, waymarkers and the creation of a Walk Guide for the route. This circular walk leads from Newcastle, through Tollymore & ... Read more >
Regional Walking Guides
The design, print and distribution of waterproof Regional Walking Guides. This project originally involved the reprinting of Waymarked Way Guides only - this has been expanded to include selected quality short, meduim and long distance walks in each region. Read more >
Canoe Access Signage
This project involves the installation of directional road signage for the Lower Bann and Blackwater Canoe Trails and key canoe access points within the Greater Belfast area. Read more >
East Coast Canoe Trail
To develop a canoe trail from Cushendall to Portaferry, crossing Belfast Lough between Carrickfergus and Greys Point. To include production of a waterproof canoe trail guide and an online interactive version on canoeni.com Read more >
Foyle Canoe Trail
The aim of this project is to produce a waterproof and online canoe trail guide for for the river and Lough Foyle, providing information on official access and egress sites, facilities for canoeists, local water conditions and tourist info. Read more >
Lower Bann Campsite
The aim of this project is to develop a campsite for canoeists on the Lower Bann Canoe Trail. The planned campsite to be developed on private land, accessible only from the river. The project includes development of a new launch facility, creating a grass area/ picnic area, installing a composting toilet and ... Read more >
North Coast Canoe Trail
To develop a canoe trail from Moville to Cushendall, including a waterproof trail guide, online interactive guide, launch event, and refurbishment of Salmon Cottage at Portmoon, by Dunseverick, for use as a bothy Read more >
Port Moon Bothy
Refurbishment of derelict fisherman's cottage at Port Moon, near Dunseverick Castle - for use as a bothy, providing basic overnight shelter for canoeists and walkers. Leased by the Causeway Coast Kayak Association (CCKA). Planning permission has been granted for this project. Read more >
Slalom and Polo Facilities at Shaw's Bridge River Lagan
This project will replace the old Canoe Slalom and Polo facilities with a new fully adjustable system. Read more >
South East Coast Canoe Trail
To develop a canoe trail from Strangford to Newry. To include production of a waterproof canoe trail guide and an online interactive version on canoeni.com Read more >
Trannish Island Bothy
Refurbishment of derelict cottage on Trannish Island, owned by the Share Centre. For use by canoeists as overnight shelter, to include 2 sleeping areas, living area with fire, external eco-toilet and shower block Read more >
Barnett Demesne/ Mary Peters - mountain bike trail development
This capital project is a collaboration between Countryside Recreation Northern Ireland (CRNI) and Belfast City Council. The overall aim of the project is to develop up to 10kms of singletrack mountain bike trails and associated jump/ skills area, in and around Barnett Demesne/ Mary Peters, on land belonging to Belfast ... Read more >
Magheramorne Quarry, Larne
This project involves the rejuvenation of the Quarry and Works Site into a major outdoor adventure centre including a world class BIke Park. Key to this project is the completion of a Feasibility Study to identify and cost elements of the project and identify the most appropriate management options for the site in the ... Read more >
Mountain Bike (MTB) Mournes
This project involves the development of the Mournes as a short break mountain bike destination through the development of up to 40kms of x-country and downhill trails (plus associated facilities) within Castlewellan & Rostrevor Forest Parks. Forest Service will remain the 'Trail Owner' and each of the respective Councils ... Read more >
Beech Hill Country House Hotel
CAAN is working in partnership with the owners of Beech Hill Country House Hotel, Derry, to consider the development of trails for walkers, cyclists and horse riders within the grounds of the hotel. For more information on the hotel visit - http://www.beech-hill.com/ Read more >
Blessingbourne Estate, Fivemiletown
This project involves the development of up to 12.5kms of off road walking & cycling trails within the Estate. The trail system will use existing farm tracks linked with sections of new build singletrack and sections of boardwalk. Once complete the trails will be leased by Dungannon & Sth Tyrone Council who will be ... Read more >
Castle Ward Demesne
This project involves the development of up to 40kms of off-road multi purpose trails for walking, cycling and horse riding. The project also includes the development of a new car parking area, refurbishment of the Strangford Lough Wildlife Centre building - to act as a Trail information point, installation of signage and ... Read more >
Cuilcagh Geopark
The aim of this project is to develop a recreation strategy for the Geopark. Read more >
Divis and Black Mountains
In partnership with The National Trust, CAAN is in the early stages of developing a Recreational Masterplan for Divis and Black Mountains. To date a site assessment has been completed, which outlines the following aims: To provide an accessible and sustainable recreation resource, To improve the value of the site as a ... Read more >
Drenagh Estate
CAAN is in the early stages of working with Drenagh Estate to develop a Recreational Masterplan for the property. Initial ideas include walking, cycling and equestrian trails, which would be part of a wider project that has the potential to include retail units for design and craft, a walled garden, tea rooms, play area, ... Read more >
Narrow Water Castle - Site Assessment of recreation potential
CAAN is working in partnership with Narrow Water Castle and Newry & Mourne Council to complete a Site Assessment of the recreation potential for this extensive site on the shores of Carlingford Lough. The site is currently well used for recreation, with an equestrian centre on site and mountain bikers and walkers ... Read more >
Affinity Canoeing Campaign
As part of our work programme for 2010 / 2011, CAAN under the brand of CanoeNI.com will be delivering a campaign targeting canoeists particularly in the Republic of Ireland. The purpose of the campaign is to increase the perception of Northern Ireland as a high quality canoeing destination and in particular the Canoe ... Read more >
Affinity Walking Campaign
Throughout 2010 and 2011, CAAN Marketing Team will be rolling out a campaign targeting walkers, walking clubs and associations in the Republic of Ireland. The objective is to encourage walkers to plan short walking breaks and holidays to the 5 walking areas in Northern Ireland. Key activites to achieve the objectives ... Read more >
Discovernorthernireland.com
During 2010/2011 CAAN will be working closely with the Northern Ireland Tourist Board’s (NITB) internet team with the objective of improving the content relevant to activity tourism on www.discovernorthernireland.com CAAN will provide relevant text and photographs and also feed key information from our consumer ... Read more >
National Trails Day
National Trails Day is a celebration of Ireland’s wonderful variety of trails and a chance for everyone to enjoy some of our most beautiful countryside, forests, mountains, rivers and lakes. It is an all Ireland event which seeks to encourage Ireland's population to get out and enjoy the huge range of trails available ... Read more >
Social Marketing
One of the major projects the marketing team at CAAN will be embracing within the next couple of months is the concept of ‘Social Marketing’ or ‘Social Network Marketing’ i.e. the use of Online social networks to enable people to create profiles, describe their interests, share their thoughts in blogs or postings, and ... Read more >
Walkers Welcome Scheme
As part of the ongoing enhancement of the walking product offering in Northern Ireland, CAAN in liaison with NITB will develop a Walkers Welcome Scheme. Accommodation who qualify for the Walkers Welcome Scheme will be rated on a range of walking-friendly criteria such as providing drying facilities and information about ... Read more >
Walking and Cycling Audit
CAAN's marketing team seek to improve the route information on WalkNI.com and CycleNI.com by: - Assessing the existing route information on both websites and identifying the gaps. - Encouraging the land manadgers responsible for each route to update the information on both websites to fill in these gaps using the new ... Read more >
GIS Mapping Excercise
Fiona Barbour is currently working for CAAN on a GIS mapping exercise. The aim of this is to standardise all the maps available for download from CAAN websites. Read more >
Venture Outdoors - Creating Healthy Communities
CAAN recently secured funding from the Big Lottery Fund (£469,999) and Ulster Garden Villages (£30,000) to deliver a 3 year programme that will address the barriers currently discouraging those from the disabled, ethnic minority and high social need communities in taking part in outdoor recreation. CAAN wants to ensure ... Read more >
Public Land Research
The aim of this project is to identify and record using Geographical Information Systems (GIS), all public land accessible for outdoor recreation in Northern Ireland. The project will identify all sites owned by DARD, Forest Service, NI Water, Waterways Ireland, DCAL and DOE. Information regarding outdoor recreation ... Read more >
Trends in Participation
This research looks at trends in walking, cycling and horse riding over the past 10 years Read more >
Volunteer Ranger Programme
This programme involves volunteer rangers carrying out annual audits on CAAN's key products to ensure the products are fit for purpose. This includes eleven Way Marked Ways, audits of quality sections of the Ulster Way that are not currently part of a Way Marked Way, the short, medium and long distance Quality Walks as ... Read more >
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