Blessingbourne Mountain Bike Trails & Pump Track

Grid Reference: H448488

The trails & pump track cater for all abilities, with snaking single-track and lots of trail features including jumps, table-tops, berms, rock-gardens and drops, each with easier options for the kids and the faint-hearted, of course!

Castle Archdale Family Cycling Trail

Grid Reference: H173588

Situated 15km north west of Enniskillen, this 6 mile cycle route weaves its way through 230 acres of mature forest situated on the shores of Lower Lough Erne, enabling the cyclist to explore over 1000 years of history.

You have two starting options, either from the Marina in Castle Archdale Country Park or from Old Castle Archdale. Both locations have interpretation panels mapping out the cycle route. Posted directional arrows clearly signal the route.

Toilets, car and coach parking, tea rooms (seasonal opening), "Castle Archdale at War" Exhibition, and displays of farm machinery, local wildlife and geographical/historical aspects of the park. Seasonal pony trekking, cycle hire and boat trips are also available.

Castle Ward Demesne

Grid Reference: J570490

Up to 21 miles of new trails within Castle Ward Demesne are now open so get yourself, your friends and your family ready to check them out! The trails are designed for walkers, off road cyclists and horse riders and meander through the picturesque parkland, forest and farmland on the shores of Strangford Lough.

There has also been an all-ability path constructed along the shores of Strangford Lough, suitable for buggies and prams as well as wheelchair users and those with limited mobility.

Castlewellan Forest Park Family Cycling Trail

Grid Reference: J335364

Castlewellan Forest Park is set among the magnificent Mourne Mountains, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and has lots to offer. From the cycle route there are splendid views of Castlewellan Castle, built in 1856, very much a focal point within the estate. Along the route you can pull in and investigate the Ice House, an early form of refrigeration, and the delightful Autumn Wood just below the Castle on the return leg. When finished, the wonderful Peace Maze above the main car park, should keep everyone baffled and entertained for another hour.

Corralea’s Purpose Built Pump Track

Grid Reference: H084386

This recently opened pump track is located at a family run holiday activity centre in the heart of the Fermanagh Lakelands on the shores of Lough MacNean. The pump track is a series of rollers (rolling bumps) and berms (banked corners) built in a loop that can be ridden continually without the need for pedaling.

Pump tracks were originally developed by professional racers to improve their biking skills and techniques such as balance, cornering, speed maintenance and stamina but now it has turned into a fun activity for anyone to enjoy.

Craigavon Lakes Mountain Bike Trail

Grid Reference: J048568

This 10km trail meanders through broadleaf woodlands, wildflower meadows and along the lake shoreline. The trail utilises the landscape contours and the natural habitat around the park to create a challenging and also scenic riding experience. The trail is suitable for all cyclists with basic off-road riding skills. The majority of the trail is purpose built singletrack linked with some wider tarmac sections. Some sections are more challenging than others and may include obstacles such as roots and rocks with some sharp turns.

Gortin Glen Forest Park

Grid Reference: H485822

There are three cross country mountain bike trails situated in the northern section above the Glenpark Road. The trails are waymarked and graded from Basic, Moderate to Expert. They travel through a variey of forest roads, tracks and woodland sections with varying gradients. The Basic trail is mostly along forest roads with a short section through woodland. It is most suited for family and less experienced mountain bikers. The Expert Trail travels mostly on off-road sections through woodland with some steep gradients and is suitable only for experienced riders. Cyclists are requested to adhere to the Personal Safety requirements posted at the commencement of these trails situated off the Lisnaharney Road. Parking is provided in the Main Car Park of the Forest Park.

These cycle routes are situated in a working forest environment and may be subject to diversion and closure from time to time. www.forestserviceni.gov.uk

Gosford Forest Park

Grid Reference: H964405

Not only a fantastic cycle trail but a wonderful forest filled with incredible flora and fauna. The trail combines forest roads with two short sections of single track. The trial is suitable for cyclists with basic off-road cycling skills and should take an average of 1 hour to complete.

Tollymore Mountain Bike Skills Course

Grid Reference: J348331

Tollymore National Outdoor Centre now has a purpose designed skills course, which has been designed to allow bikers to develop their biking skills on a wide range of features. The course was designed by well known trail designer, Dafydd Davies and was opened recently.

This skills course has approximately 1.5 km of singletrack trail, with a wide range of features, including rollers, berms, drop offs, table tops, rock sections, northshore and log rolls. The variety and size of the features ensures that there are plenty of opportunities for all bikers to develop their riding and concentrate on specific skills in a progressive manner.

The skills course is open 7 days a week, year round, from 9.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. From May – September, it is also open on Tuesday – Friday evenings until 9.00p.m. – entry is £3 for adults and £2 for minorsand is available for use by groups and individuals.