Cairn Wood

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3 miles East of Holywood. Easily accessible from Helen's Tower.
Plenty of height to play with, with some great singletrack and forest paths in this semi-natural deciduous forest.

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There is an excellent singletrack trail in the western half of the forest, as well as a selection of forest paths, and a path to/from the top of Carngaver Hill at the mast.

Circa 1 km of flowing downhill, which, from the car park, takes you right down to the other gate at the road then about ½ km of fairly flat pedalling which takes you right back to the main entrance. From the car park:

  • Follow the path up the hill
  • Take the first proper path on the right
  • Cross over the logs on your right beside the path
  • Cross over the ridge on the left
  • Follow the trail down to the road
  • Either exit here or turn right and take the track back to the main entrance

There are also a few trails around the bottom of the forest in the west half. The best way to get to these is to go just past the end of the car park then climb over the fence. This cuts out some nettles and brambles.

You can ride from Helens Tower along the Ulster Way and come out on the Ballybarnes Road. Go down to the Ballysallagh Road and then it’s about 1Km along the road to the car park.

Rumours of a track leading from the south-eastern corner of the forest straight down to the Ballybarnes Road - let us know if you find it.

(Information courtesy of Andy Jacko)

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Reviewed By:j
There is no official mountain biking allowed in Cairn Wood - beware of the ranger!
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Reviewed By:g man
super trails, what more can i say
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Reviewed By:Andy jacko
Some good bits of single track once if you can find them. PLenty of height if you can be bothered to pedal to the top first
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Reviewed By:AndyL
The horse trail (might be the one you mention in the directions above) is also worth a look if the trees have been cleared off it, I haven't been up in a while. Drains well so isn't too muddy. Can be linked to helens tower/leadmines/lord wardens/ulster way for a real epic if you want.
 
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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.