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Down

Routes
Running Trails
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland

Down

The best running trails in Down

247runs

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(13)

3,754 people ran here

Running in Down 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 Down—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.

Donard Park to Slieve Donard — Mourne
Expert

02:02

9.75km

Castle Ward Hoof Trail run from Strangford — Strangford & Lecale
Expert

01:49

15.7km

Blue Quarry to Slieve Doan run — Mourne
Intermediate

00:56

6.87km

Delamont Country Park running loop — Strangford & Lecale
Intermediate

00:33

5.15km

Trassey Track to Hare's Gap run — Mourne
Intermediate

01:00

7.02km

Tollymore Forest Park from Newcastle
Intermediate

01:27

11.8km

Quoile River run
Easy

00:32

4.83km

Newcastle Beach running loop — Mourne
Intermediate

00:48

7.30km

Castlewellan Lake loop from Leitrim
Intermediate

00:34

5.38km

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    Donard Park to Slieve Donard — Mourne

    02:02

    9.75km

    12:29/km

    810m

    810m

    Expert

    171

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    2
    2

    Castle Ward Hoof Trail run from Strangford — Strangford & Lecale

    01:49

    15.7km

    6:59/km

    160m

    150m

    Expert

    52

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

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  4. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    3
    3

    Blue Quarry to Slieve Doan run — Mourne

    00:56

    6.87km

    8:13/km

    230m

    230m

    Intermediate

    31

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Delamont Country Park running loop — Strangford & Lecale

    00:33

    5.15km

    6:24/km

    60m

    60m

    Intermediate

    28

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  6. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    5
    5

    Trassey Track to Hare's Gap run — Mourne

    01:00

    7.02km

    8:31/km

    270m

    270m

    Intermediate

    7

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  7. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    6
    6

    Tollymore Forest Park from Newcastle

    01:27

    11.8km

    7:21/km

    290m

    290m

    Intermediate

    4.0

    (1)

    5

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  8. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    7
    7

    Quoile River run

    00:32

    4.83km

    6:40/km

    30m

    30m

    Easy

    3

    Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  9. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    8
    8

    Newcastle Beach running loop — Mourne

    00:48

    7.30km

    6:35/km

    20m

    20m

    Intermediate

    1

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  10. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    9
    9

    Castlewellan Lake loop from Leitrim

    00:34

    5.38km

    6:21/km

    60m

    60m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    224

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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10

Castlewellan Lake – Ice House loop from Leitrim

01:06

10.4km

6:20/km

120m

120m

Intermediate

164

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

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