Walk Northern Ireland - Mountaineering Ireland
Walk Northern Ireland - Mountaineering Ireland
Walk Northern Ireland - Mountaineering Ireland
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Below: Enjoy a night out after a days walking!<br />
Francis McPeake International Summer School,<br />
The John Hewitt, Belfast<br />
Public Transport<br />
Practical Information<br />
Translink Bus and Train Services<br />
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9066 6630, www.translink.co.uk<br />
Look out for good value Day Returns, Freedom of <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> ticket (unlimited bus and rail travel in NI)<br />
and Emerald Card (covers both <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> and the Republic). Within Belfast the Metro bus service offers unlimited travel<br />
for £2.50/£3.50 per day. Dublin to Belfast by car takes around 2 hours, or use Goldline 200 express coach (2hrs 30mins). £5.50<br />
single, £11.70 return. Train (2hrs 05 mins) £24 single £35 return.<br />
Driving and Car Rentals<br />
Roads are well kept and the volume of traffic is lower than in Britain. Bring your licence and tell your insurance company in<br />
advance if you plan to drive here. www.highwaycode.gov.uk for the Highway Code online. Prices for car rentals vary, shop around<br />
for deals and make sure you ask if there are other associated charges. www.alamo.co.uk » www.europcar.ie » www.avis.co.uk »<br />
www.hertz.com » wwww.belfastselfdrive.co.uk » www.holidayautos.co.uk www.budgetbelfast.co.uk » www.nationalcar.co.uk »<br />
www.easycar.com. You must be aged 23–70 and have held a valid driving licence for more than one year.<br />
Speed Limits and Car Parking<br />
Towns and cities 30mph. Regional/country roads 60 mph. Motorway 70 mph.<br />
Car parking is permitted where there is a blue P sign which indicates a car park in towns or a lay-by at the roadside outside towns.<br />
Drivers can park elsewhere on the street except when there are double yellow lines which prohibits all parking. Pay heed to<br />
restriction notices drawing attention to morning and evening rush hour clearways and bus lanes when in operation.<br />
Bringing a pet?<br />
UK Pet Travel Scheme helpline: Tel: +44 (0) 28 9052 4622, www.defra.gov.uk<br />
Telephone<br />
To call <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> from abroad, dial 00 44 + area code (without 0) + local number. To call <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> from the<br />
Republic of <strong>Ireland</strong>, dial 048 + area code (without 0) + local number. To call <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> from elsewhere in UK or to<br />
make an internal call, dial area code (with 0) + local number. To call the Republic from <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong>, dial 00 353 + the area<br />
code (without 0) + local number. made.<br />
Pubs & Entertainment<br />
Opening hours are 1100-2300 (Mon-Sat), and 1230-2200 (Sun): www.ulsterpubs.com. No alcohol to be served to under 18’s.<br />
Club opening times vary depending on which club.<br />
All <strong>Ireland</strong> Information:<br />
For details on the rest of <strong>Ireland</strong> visit: www.tourismireland.com<br />
discovernorthernireland.com<br />
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