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 development of a World Cycling Centre within this disused quarry and on the peninsula. Phase I of 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 future. 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. Read more >
Assessing the recreation and tourism potential of Glenariff Forest Park
This project involves assessing the Recreation and Tourism potential of Glenariff Forest Park. The project will consider the existing tourism value of the Park and how this could be significantly increased through the re-development of exisitng facilities and the introduction of new facilities, services and products. Read more >
Assessing the recreation and tourism potential of Tollymore Forest Park
This project involves assessing the tourism and recreation potential of Tollymore Forest Park. The project will consider the existing tourism value of the Forest Park and how this could be significantly increased through the re-development of the existing facilities and the introduction of new innovative facilities, ... 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
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. The Estate already offers self catering accommodation and conference facilities. This project will help to ... 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 trail system designed by Dafydd Davis includes an All Ability Trail and a series of short, medium and long distance trails. Read more >
Cuilcagh Geopark
The aim of this project is to develop a recreation strategy for the Geopark. 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 >
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 >
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 >
National Trails Day
The co-ordination of a minimum of 40 free outdoor recreation trail events across Northern Ireland in October 2010. Activities offered will include walking, canoeing, cycling, ecotrails and leave no trace. All activities will be led by a guide. 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 by June 2010. The project will identify all publicly owned sites, record outdoor recreation taking place and facilities and services at these sites. 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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