Gosford Forest

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Immediately N of Markethill, SE of Armagh on A28 Armagh/Newry Rd.
This 6.6 km family cycling trail is a circular route through Gosford Forest park. The trail combines forest roads with 2 short sections of singletrack. A great spot for the family.

Gosford Forest Park Multimap Link

Gosford Trail Map (pdf, 320k)

Park in the main car park near the entrance through from the South of the forest.

This 6.6 km family cycling trail is a circular route through the trees and parkland of Gosford Forest park. The trail combines forest roads with 2 short sections of singletrack. The trail is suitable for cyclists with basic off-road cycling skills and should take on average 1 hour to complete. The trail starts and finishes in the main forest car park where there is a map and interpretation panel that includes information on the trail. A free trail card is available from Gosford Forest Park - Tel 028 3755 2154 or from CAAN - Tel 028 9030 3932.

Has great facilities for the family including ample car parking, toilets, rare breeds, wildfowl collection, arboretum and a caravan and camp site. The seasonal cafe is now open on Wed, Thurs & Fri 10am - 4pm & on Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays.

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Reviewed By:Rick B
Great family trail. You dont need a mountain bike to complete the 4 mile loop. Any city or hybrid bike with tyres more than about 1" wide, even if they're slick tyres, will get round without any fuss. My 5 year old boy completed it on a 16" wheeled Raleigh bike so no excuses for any parent not to give it a go!

No big hills and no nasty surprises or tight turns. Just go at whatever pace suits you and enjoy the surroundings. The very odd bit of mud but all trails are very well made. Not a challenge for the experienced biker needless to say!
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Reviewed By:Aaron
Really nice trails put together by the FS with family cycling encouraged - well done FS. Staying in the camsite with the family is a great idea. Nice flat course that can be taken as fast or slow as you like. Highly recommended for getting kids into it.
 
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NOTE: The trails on this site have been ridden before, but you should not interpret their inclusion as an indication that mountain-biking is officially sanctioned on them. Seeking permission from landowners is your own responsibility, as is conducting yourself in a manner that is courteous, respectful to the environment, and conscious of the safety of others.