Countryside Access and Activities Network

The Countryside Access and Activities Network (CAAN) was established in 1999 as an umbrella organisation to bring together all groups and bodies which have an interest in, or involvement with, countryside recreation.

The Network's three main objectives are to:

Ensure that recreational use of the Northern Ireland countryside is managed in a way which provides a high quality and consistent experience for all recreational users.
Ensure that new and developing facilities for countryside recreation within Northern Ireland are resourced, supported, provided and managed in a strategic way.
Raise the public's awareness of countryside recreation opportunities within Northern Ireland and encourage participation in countryside recreation by well-informed users.

The CAAN Operational Plan 2006-2009

Further details of any of the work of CAAN, can be obtained through the Network Officer at:

CAAN,
The Stableyard,
Barnett's Demesne,
Malone Road,
Belfast,
BT9 5PB,

Tel: 028 9030 3930 Fax: 028 9062 6248

E-mail: info@countrysiderecreation.com

or visit their web site at www.countrysiderecreation.com

CAAN have developed a series of new web sites:

www.ecotrailsni.com - evnironmental trails linked to the activity of orienteering
www.walkni.com which gives a definitive guide to walking in Northern Ireland.
www.cycleni.com giving practical advise and all the information you need on cycling.
www.nihorseriding.com - horse riding and trail information covering Northern Ireland
www.outdoorni.com - a definitive guide to outdoor activities in Northern Ireland
www.nicanoeing.com - canoeing and trail information across Northern Ireland