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Davagh trails – The Sperrins

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Benbane Head, the Causeway

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Slieve Bernagh – The Mournes

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The Ridge Trail – Divis Mountain

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The Outdoor Recreation Action Plan

“Developing, managing and promoting a dynamic culture of sustainable outdoor

recreation in Northern Ireland.”

1. Sport Northern Ireland (lead)

2. Northern Ireland Environment Agency

3. Department of Culture Arts and Leisure – Inland Waterways

4. Tourism Northern Ireland

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www.nature-sports.eu

Annecy, France 2011

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Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia - 2013

ENOS was formally established in 2013 and SNI was a founding member

www.nature-sports.eu“Together we can increase the visibility of outdoor sports in Europe”

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Erasmus+

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A network of European expertise to:

•Share ideas to develop outdoor sports

•Promote organisations across Europe through website, events and publications

•Support the protection and the free use of mountains, forests and water.

•Build connections to support opportunities for pan European funding and research.

www.nature-sports.eu

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1. Outdoor sports for all 2. Physical activity and mental health. 3. Access to areas and sites. 4. Education and socialization. 5. Environmental awareness and conservation. 6. Safety of participants. 7. Local economy. 8. Tourism and culture. 9. Professional mobility in the European Union 10. Innovation and social inclusion

The ENOS Charter for Outdoor Sportshttp://www.nature-sports.eu/page.cfm?docid=enos-charter

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30th Sept – 2nd October

http://www.visitmournemountains.co.uk/Euro-meet

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1. Increasing sustainable participation

2. Generating better economic benefits

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2 key themes:

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Speakershttp://www.visitmournemountains.co.uk/Euro-meet

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Dr Carol Ritchie

Director of Europarc FederationProfessor Simon Shibli

Sheffield Hallam University

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Jonny Young

Leon McCarron

Kelly Gallagher

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10 local site visits

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Side events

(TBC)

(TBC)'European Mountain Bike Guide-Instructor Project'

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