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Northern Ireland

The best cycling routes in Northern Ireland

1,723rides

4.6

(333)

14,016 people rode here

With a wide array of different landscapes as well as charming towns and traffic-free trails, cycling in Northern Ireland is the perfect way to explore. From its craggy coastline and vast lakes to the stunning Mourne Mountains, your two-wheeling adventures feature something new in every mile. Families can ride beautiful cycle trails, exploring places like Neagh Lough and Castlerock, with little in the way of hills. For long-distance riders, the cycle routes in Northern Ireland are your playground, offering fantastic views, challenges and peaceful places.


The country’s landscape is littered with fascinating remnants of history, ideal for adding into cycle adventures. In the north, Dunluce Castle, the Giant’s Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede; in the east, Chaine Tower, Carrickfergus Castle and Strangford Lough; in the west, Lower Lough Erne, Sloughan Glen Springs and Enniskillen; and in the south, Balleykeel Dolmen, the Mourne Mountains and Dundrum Castle are just a fraction of the historic places you can pedal to.

Cranfield to Crocknafeola Wood loop — Mourne AONB
Expert
03:41
54.2 km
Expert
06:18
106 km
Intermediate
02:14
35.6 km
Intermediate
03:19
43.4 km
Intermediate
01:38
26.5 km
Intermediate
02:24
38.6 km
Expert
08:08
139 km
Expert
04:09
65.2 km
Intermediate
02:30
43.1 km
Intermediate
02:33
35.2 km

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    03:41
    54.2 km
    14.7 km/h
    760 m
    760 m
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    31

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  2. 2
    06:18
    106 km
    16.9 km/h
    470 m
    470 m
    Expert

    29

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  4. 3
    02:14
    35.6 km
    16.0 km/h
    300 m
    300 m
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    23

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  5. 4
    03:19
    43.4 km
    13.1 km/h
    320 m
    320 m
    Intermediate

    13

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  6. 5
    01:38
    26.5 km
    16.2 km/h
    260 m
    260 m
    Intermediate

    17

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  7. 6
    02:24
    38.6 km
    16.0 km/h
    350 m
    360 m
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    11

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  8. 7
    08:08
    139 km
    17.1 km/h
    560 m
    560 m
    Expert

    14

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  9. 8
    04:09
    65.2 km
    15.7 km/h
    770 m
    770 m
    Expert

    14

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  10. 9
    02:30
    43.1 km
    17.3 km/h
    150 m
    150 m
    Intermediate

    13

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  11. 10
    02:33
    35.2 km
    13.8 km/h
    250 m
    250 m
    Intermediate

    8

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Last updated:
June 14, 2024

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