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Last updated: September 27, 2025

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1. Donard Park to Slieve Donard — Mourne

9.75km

02:02

810m

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

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2. Castle Ward Hoof Trail run from Strangford — Strangford & Lecale

15.7km

01:49

160m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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3. Blue Quarry to Slieve Doan run — Mourne

6.87km

00:56

230m

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

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4. Delamont Country Park running loop — Strangford & Lecale

5.15km

00:33

60m

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

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5. Trassey Track to Hare's Gap run — Mourne

7.02km

01:00

270m

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

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6. Tollymore Forest Park from Newcastle

11.8km

01:27

290m

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

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7. Quoile River run

4.83km

00:32

30m

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

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8. Newcastle Beach running loop — Mourne

7.30km

00:48

20m

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

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9. Castlewellan Lake loop from Leitrim

5.38km

00:34

60m

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

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10. Castlewellan Lake – Ice House loop from Leitrim

10.4km

01:06

120m

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

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The best running trails in Down

1. Donard Park to Slieve Donard — Mourne

2. Castle Ward Hoof Trail run from Strangford — Strangford & Lecale

3. Blue Quarry to Slieve Doan run — Mourne

4. Delamont Country Park running loop — Strangford & Lecale

5. Trassey Track to Hare's Gap run — Mourne

6. Tollymore Forest Park from Newcastle

7. Quoile River run

8. Newcastle Beach running loop — Mourne

9. Castlewellan Lake loop from Leitrim

10. Castlewellan Lake – Ice House loop from Leitrim

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