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Last updated: October 2, 2025

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1. River Quoile – Quoile Bridge loop from Downpatrick

10.6km

01:07

90m

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

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2. Castlewellan Lake – Murlough Nature Reserve loop from Dundrum

30.8km

03:13

180m

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

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3. Running loop from Maghera

5.13km

00:37

20m

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

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4. Castle Park Boating Pond loop from Dundrum

18.6km

01:56

50m

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5. Murlough Nature Reserve loop from Dundrum

7.60km

00:48

40m

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

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The best running trails around Ballyplunt

1. River Quoile – Quoile Bridge loop from Downpatrick

2. Castlewellan Lake – Murlough Nature Reserve loop from Dundrum

3. Running loop from Maghera

4. Castle Park Boating Pond loop from Dundrum

5. Murlough Nature Reserve loop from Dundrum

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