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CAAN is working with various local authorities to produce 2nd edition guides for the Waymarked Ways. The guides are being produced as and when funding is made available, at a cost of approx. £3,500 per guide (2,000 copies). Stock levels of the old guides have fallen substantially, and in some cases are totally out. ... Read more >
In partnership with Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council, CAAN is developing a canoe campsite on the Blackwater Canoe Trail. The campsite will be accessible from the river only, and will comprise of a canoe step, eco-toilet, and enclosed grassy area for pitching tents. The land is being leased from a private ... Read more >
Lough Erne Canoe Trail - Guide ReprintThe Lough Erne Canoe Trail Guide will be reprinted with updates and new design. Read more >
Lough Erne Canoe Trail - Road SignageTo provide road signage to main access points on Lough Erne Canoe Trail Read more >
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 >
Plan to refurbish this derelict fisherman's cottage at Port Moon, near Dunseverick Castle - for use as a bothy, providing basic overnight accomodation for canoeists. Leased by the Causeway Coast Kayak Association (CCKA). Planning permission has been granted for this project. Hamilton Architects and JS Dunlop Ltd ... Read more >
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 TrailsThis capital project is a collaboration between Countryside Recreation Northern Ireland (CRNI) and Belfast City Council. The overall aim of the project is to develop a mountain bike trail system in and around Barnett Demesne/ Mary Peters, on land belonging to Belfast City Council. There is a huge demand/ need for this ... Read more >
Blessingbourne - Phase IIBuilding on the success of Blessingbourne Mountain Bike Trail Centre, launched June 2011, CAAN is seeking funding to develop Blessingbourne Phase II. The aim is to add to the existing product, widening the appeal and providing more for visitors to Blessingbourne. The project elements include - 1/ The design and ... Read more >
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) MournesThis 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 HotelCAAN is working in partnership with the owners of Beech Hill Country House Hotel, Derry, to develop up to 3.5 km of recreational 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/ In January 2012 Dafydd Davis was ... Read more >
Brantry ForestBrantry Forest, Co.Tyrone is located north of the B128 between Aughnacloy and Benburb. This project involves the - 1/ The development of a series of off road family cycling & walking trails within Brantry Forest 2/ The refurbishment of the Hunting Lodge into a functional Visitor Services Building. The development ... Read more >
CAAN is working in partnership with Cookstown District Council, to deliver approximately 11.5kms of multi purpose trails within Davagh Forest. The trails will be suitable for walking and mountain biking. A concept plan was completed by Dafydd Davis in 2009 and this will form the basis of the new trail system. Architrail ... Read more >
Divis and Black Mountain Multi Purpose TrailsCAAN is working with Belfast Hills Partnership and the National Trust to secure funding to develop a new trail system within Divis/ Black Mountain. The new trails will start and finish at the Long Barn at Divis Lodge, where new car parking is proposed. The trail system includes the development of - 1/ The All ... Read more >
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 >
Recreational Scoping Study for the Maze/Long KeshTo create a sustainable off-road non bitmac multi use trail system within the Maze/Long Kesh site in order to reinstate and encourage public access to and use of the site Read more >
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 >
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 >
During 2011/2012 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 >
To drive cycling tourism in Northern Ireland, CAAN has identified that participation in road cycling sportives (i.e. mass participation event, similar to a runners’ marathon) is the key mechanism to achieve this. Consequently, CAAN has decided to organise a sportive specifically created to attract cyclists from Great ... Read more >
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 >
Northern Ireland Adventureland Weekend 2012Northern Ireland Adventureland Weekend 2012 will be held on 24th & 25th March 2012 It will build on the success of last year’s inaugural event which saw over 1400 people take part in outdoor activities throughout Northern Ireland. As with last year, the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) will commit budget and ... Read more >
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 >
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 managers responsible for each route to update the information on both websites to fill in these gaps using the new ... Read more >
Funding has been secured from Sport NI through the Sport Matters Capital & Equipment Programme to purchase a range of accessibility equipment to be used at Castle Ward Demesne. This includes Child Trailers, Mobility Scooters, Wheelchairs, Trikes, Tandems and a Wheelchair Tandem. This equipment will compliment the ... Read more >
To design a website to promote and provide a mechanism to manage sustainable outdoor recreational events in designated areas within Northern Ireland. To website will promote good practice to those outdoor activity providers, charities and other event organisers planning events in designated areas i.e. Ramsar, SAC and ... Read more >
Trail Development - Principles & Standards for Northern IrelandThere are an increasing number of trails being developed throughout Northern Ireland in a range of habitats for a range of users. The aim of this work is to produce a set of Principles and Standards for Northern Ireland that site managers and others can follow to ensure the development of sustainable trails. CAAN ... Read more >
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 >
Blessingbourne Mountain Bike Trail RangersCAAN has recently recruited 10 ‘Volunteer Trail Rangers’ for Blessingbourne Mountain Bike Trails & Pump Track. The trails and pump track, completed in June 2011, is managed by Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council through a lease arrangement with the Lowry’s who own Blessingbourne Estate. Over time and on an ... Read more >
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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