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Northern Ireland

The best running trails in Northern Ireland

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Running in Northern Ireland is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Northern Ireland—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 1, 2025

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1. Victoria Park running loop from Sydenham station

4.08km

00:26

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Donard Park to Slieve Donard — Mourne

9.75km

02:02

810m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Belfast to Giant's Ring run — Lagan Valley

18.4km

01:59

90m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Bangor to Grey Point Fort run via North Ulster Coastal Path

13.3km

01:23

100m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Gosford Forest Park running loop

10.2km

01:10

110m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Barnett Demesne loop from Lambeg via Lagan Towpath — Lagan Valley

18.3km

01:59

120m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Comber Greenway run from C.S Lewis Square

21.4km

02:13

90m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Belfast waterfront to Botanic Gardens loop via Lagan Meadows — Lagan Valley

14.0km

01:27

60m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Coastal run from Portballintrae — Causeway Coast

25.6km

03:06

370m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Portrush & East Strand Beach running loop

10.3km

01:08

70m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Northern Ireland

1. Victoria Park running loop from Sydenham station

2. Donard Park to Slieve Donard — Mourne

3. Belfast to Giant's Ring run — Lagan Valley

4. Bangor to Grey Point Fort run via North Ulster Coastal Path

5. Gosford Forest Park running loop

6. Barnett Demesne loop from Lambeg via Lagan Towpath — Lagan Valley

7. Comber Greenway run from C.S Lewis Square

8. Belfast waterfront to Botanic Gardens loop via Lagan Meadows — Lagan Valley

9. Coastal run from Portballintrae — Causeway Coast

10. Portrush & East Strand Beach running loop

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