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The best MTB trails in Down

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Mountain biking in Down is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Northern Ireland. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: October 10, 2025

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1. Castlewellan MTB trails park loop from Newcastle – Tollymore Forest Park

28.8km

02:08

360m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Nendrum Monastic Site & Belvoir Park loop from Saintfield

63.6km

03:35

410m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Castlewellan Lake loop from Ballynahinch

54.1km

04:02

970m

980m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Castleward trails loop from Strangford

15.6km

01:09

160m

150m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. The Drinns loop from Bryansford

17.5km

01:57

590m

600m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Castlewellan Lake loop from Castlewellan

9.33km

00:45

70m

60m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. The Drinns – Curraghard loop from Newcastle

22.5km

02:27

740m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Castle Ward Forest – Audleystown Wood loop from Churchtown

15.4km

01:14

170m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Castlewellan Lake loop from Leitrim

9.57km

00:51

110m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Castlewellan Lake – Bunkers Hill loop from Castlewellan

15.3km

01:17

200m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in Down

1. Castlewellan MTB trails park loop from Newcastle – Tollymore Forest Park

2. Nendrum Monastic Site & Belvoir Park loop from Saintfield

3. Castlewellan Lake loop from Ballynahinch

4. Castleward trails loop from Strangford

5. The Drinns loop from Bryansford

6. Castlewellan Lake loop from Castlewellan

7. The Drinns – Curraghard loop from Newcastle

8. Castle Ward Forest – Audleystown Wood loop from Churchtown

9. Castlewellan Lake loop from Leitrim

10. Castlewellan Lake – Bunkers Hill loop from Castlewellan

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