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Co. Antrim
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Antrim Hills Way
Park in the car park above Cairncastle village, south-east of Glenarm. Brilliant figure of 8 loop taking in much of the Antrim Hills Way, including the excellent ridge above Sallagh Braes. Open mountain, with links on minor roads.
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Antrim Town
Mix'n'match your own route from the Castle Grounds, Rea's Wood, and the Sixmile river path. Park at Antrim Castle Grounds.
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Ballyboley Forest
West of Larne on Ballymena Rd. Park in car park on south side of forest. A good amount of forest track, and options also outside the forest itself. Bits and pieces of single track. Worth a blast if in the area, but don't travel from afar.
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Ballycastle Fairhead Epic
Park in Ballycastle village. A four to five hour loop epic taking in the fantastic views at Fair Head.
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Ballycastle Forest
Immediately South of Ballycastle. Forest tracks with some fantastically fast descents. Adjacent to Coolaveely wood, which has a DH track.
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Ballypatrick Forest
On A2, 5 miles south-east of Ballycastle, signposted.
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Belfast Hills Epic
Hills accessible from Poleglass/Suffolk, off the M1 - a number of options for start point. Good mid-size epic overlooking Belfast City, but return journey on road, unless you re-trace your route. Superb views over the city.
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Belvoir Forest Park
Accessible from Shaw's Bridge, Outer Ring, top of Malone Road, Belfast. Network of forest tracks provide some good riding, about 4km of built (and lots of natural) singletrack. Loads of options along towpath to Mary Peters track, where further single track and jumps can be enjoyed.
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Causeway Coast Way
Portrush to Ballycastle along the waymarked way - part of the new Ulster Way. Lots of twisting singletrack, and more climbing than you would imagine! Superb scenery.
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Cave Hill
North-West Belfast, just off the Antrim Road (between Glengormley and Belfast) at Belfast Castle. Lots of twisting single track descents through the trees. Great descents off the summit to both north and south, including the fantastic "quarry trail".
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Cloonavalley
Park in Ballycastle. Just outside Ballycastle on the Sheskburn Road there is a steep climb up and then loads of downhill singletrack on the way back down suitable only for experienced riders.
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Divis Mountain
Overlooking Belfast. As well as Divis and Black Mountain, there is is a trail that leads off around the back of Divis mountain. Can link up to make a Belfast Hills Epic.
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Glenariff Forest Park
NorthEast Antrim. On the A43 from Ballymena.Some very steep climbs on forest paths, and a superb ridge to ride, but riding downhill here is FAR TOO DANGEROUS for you and the families using the forest.
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Glenarm Forest
Park in Glenarm village. Some good walking paths, but access to whole forest may be restricted as it is within Glenarm Estate. Be careful as the area is a popular place for families / walkers, so safety and courtesy are of the utmost importance. Contact the landowner.
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N. Antrim Hills Epic
Starting and finishing at Cushendall, NE Antrim coast. A long ride combining minor roads with forest tracks and some good climbs and descents.
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PtStwt C'rick-A-Rede
A neat coastal route, taking in minor roads and lots of off road twisting path. More climbing than you would imagine. Part of the Ulster Way.
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Shaw's Bridge
Park at the Ramada Hotel, Belfast. Loads of nice little trails, jumps and bumps. Great craic and very convenient location if you live in Belfast.
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Slievanorra Forest
Accessible off the A43 North of Ballymena, North of Newton Crommelin (B64) - Remote in the Heart of the Antrim Plateau. Extensive forest with many kms of forest track including a good tight climb to the radio masts on the summit.
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Summit Knocklayde
Get your bike up the mighty Knocklayde, towering over Ballycastle, County Antrim. As pioneered by JJ and Graeme.
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Tardree Forest
North of Parkgate 6 miles, on the Connor Road. Parkgate is accessible off the M2 Templepatrick roundabout. Lots of mature singletrack through the trees, and plenty of fire-road options. Great when dry. Very enjoyable for a few hours, with flowing loops possible.
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Woodburn Forest
Accessible from B58 between Carrickfergus and Ballyclare (Ballynure), or from B90 Carrick to Mossley Road. Extensive network of forest tracks, with a range of single track built by some local riders, and options to link to some other singletrack loops. Best in dry weather.
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