County (London)Derry
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On the A2, 7 miles West of Limavady.
Small forest, with network of Forest tracks, and some singletrack loops inside and round the perimeter.
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.
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 occasional 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
