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The best running trails in Carrickfergus

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Running in Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus—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 10, 2025

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1. Woodburn Forest loop from Greenisland

7.24km

00:52

80m

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

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2. Loughshore Path loop from Carrickfergus

26.3km

02:45

130m

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

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3. Carrickfergus Castle loop from Carrickfergus

7.57km

00:47

60m

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

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4. Running loop from Trooperslane

13.5km

01:24

110m

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

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5. Carrickfergus Castle loop from Downshire

5.29km

00:33

30m

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

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6. Running loop from Greenisland

7.81km

00:49

70m

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

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7. Mill Ponds loop from Carrickfergus

8.52km

00:54

90m

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

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8. Woodburn River loop from Clipperstown

12.5km

01:18

90m

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

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9. Running loop from Clipperstown

6.24km

00:39

70m

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

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10. Bleach Green Viaducts – Portrait Bench of Local Heroes loop from Carrickfergus

22.5km

02:21

150m

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

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The best running trails in Carrickfergus

1. Woodburn Forest loop from Greenisland

2. Loughshore Path loop from Carrickfergus

3. Carrickfergus Castle loop from Carrickfergus

4. Running loop from Trooperslane

5. Carrickfergus Castle loop from Downshire

6. Running loop from Greenisland

7. Mill Ponds loop from Carrickfergus

8. Woodburn River loop from Clipperstown

9. Running loop from Clipperstown

10. Bleach Green Viaducts – Portrait Bench of Local Heroes loop from Carrickfergus

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