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  • Co. Londonderry

    • Ballcarton Forest

      - badgers

    • Ballykelly Forest

      3.4 badgers

      On the A2, 7 miles West of Limavady. Small forest, with network of Forest tracks, and some singletrack loops inside and round the perimeter.

    • Banagher Forest

      2.6 badgers

      South of the A6 Glenshane Pass, on the B40 between Draperstown and Feeny. An extensive, remote forest containing quite a few miles of forest track and the picturesque Altnaheglish Reservoir.

    • Binevenagh

      3.9 badgers

      Off the A2, 5 miles N of Limavady. Turn left onto Bishops Road B201 and follow the signs. A good sized forest providing plenty of forest track, some challenging climbs and sections of single track. A breath-taking ride along a grassy path on the cliff edge leads to nice but steep singletrack off the ridge into the forest. Has hosted Downhill races in the past, and is currently enjoying lots of work that will meet the approval of the braver amngst you!

    • C'Rock/Dungiven Epic

      3.0 badgers

      Starting in Castlerock. Get there along the A2, 8 miles northwest of Coleraine. Mostly forest tracks combined with occasional sections on minor roads. Possible to extend into Banagher Forest and over Mullaghmore into Glenshane Forest. A tough day’s ride.

    • Cam Forest

      3.0 badgers

      NW of Garvagh on the B66, South of the A37 Coleraine/Limavady road. Large number of tracks, numerous loop options. Some great climbs including one to the windmills on the top of Rigged Hill, with great views. Also possible to ride a steep technical descent from the top to the west. Single track unknown.

    • Downhill Forest

      3.0 badgers

      Very easy with a few steep sections (not counting the steps!) Great for families or beginners.

    • Garvagh Forest

      - badgers

      Follow signs for Garvagh town. Park in Garvagh village or in the Forest Car Park, which on the western side of the main A29 road, between Garvagh High School and the Ballinameen Bridge over the Agivey River. 11km of forest paths, and some short sections of singletrack.

    • Iniscarn Forest

      3.9 badgers

      7 miles west of Magherafelt, on the slopes of Slieve Gallion, 7 miles North of Moneymore.Superb descent off the top of Slieve Gallion, trail zigzags down the hill before entering the forest, with twisting singletrack and jumps by the river. A very enjoyable 8-9km loop with about 400m of climbing/descending and some amazing views. Well worth a visit, it is superb stuff.

    • Loughermore Forest

      2.5 badgers

      Just off the B69 Claudy/Limavady Road (links the A6 Dungiven/Derry with the A2 Limavady/Derry). An expansive forest with a number of route options on the forest tracks and lots of altitude gain possible and accompanying high speed descents! Location of a former XC race, but exact location and condition of former trails unknown.

    • Mountsandel Forest

      - badgers

      Located at the riverside near the Strand Road roundabout. Single track, with bumps twists and bends trough trees. Some short challenging climbs but full of fun. It's a complete circuit streching round 3km so you can easily race round numerous times.

    • Slieve Gallion

      4.8 badgers

      5 miles NW of Moneymore (which is signposted from Magherafelt). If you have not biked on Slieve Gallion, go there! A road to the top (if you need it), lots of height, firetrack, singletrack, gravel, mud, water, open mountain, jumps, forest (Iniscarn), it's got the LOT! Superb!

    • Sperrins Epic

      4.0 badgers

      Starting at Ponderosa Pub (supposedly Ireland's highest), Glenshane Pass, the A6 Derry Road. This epic type trail is best done on a good sunny day, after a long dry period or good hard frost, as it entails crossing open mountain and some boggy sections.

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.