Organisations

Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs (UFRC)
Governing body for Rambling and Hill-Walking Clubs in the North of Ireland.
Web: https://www.ulsterrambling.com/
Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace is a Outdoor Ethics Programme designed to promote and inspire responsible outdoor recreation through education, research, and partnerships
Web: www.leavenotraceireland.org/
Mourne Heritage Trust
The Mourne Heritage Trust has a special interest in the management of the Mourne and Slieve Croob Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Web: www.mournelive.com
Outscape
Outscape is a not-for-profit organisation working across the island of Ireland. We make it easier for people to responsibly enjoy the outdoors by;
Web: https://www.out-scape.com/
BMC
British Mountaineering Council: the representative body that exists to protect the freedoms and promote the interests of climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers, including ski-mountaineers. Insurance might be of interest to Mourne Ramblers.
Web: www.thebmc.co.uk
MCI
Mountaineering Council of Ireland: links to walking, climbing and rambling clubs: reports on issues currently being addressed. Also provides details on their interesting lecture series, some of which are given in Belfast.
Web: www.mountaineering.ie/
Climbing
Guide to Mountaineering and Mountain Climbing Resources
Web: www.mountaineering.ie/
MCS
Mountaineering Council of Scotland: the representative body for climbers, walkers, mountaineers and cross-country skiers who enjoy the Scottish mountains.
Web: www.mcofs.org.uk
Scottish Access Code
Includes a list of contacts, many of them ranger services, all over the country.
Ramblers UK
Britain’s walking charity. Whether you’re a wild-weather wanderer, a solitary stroller, a hardcore hiker or a weekend walk-and-talker, there’s no one way to ramble.