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SaveBelfast trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Hiking, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and rooty. Scenery includes ridgelines, summits and views. Common trail features include berms, jumps and rock gardens. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Belvoir Forest, Cave Hill and Barnett Demesne.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
70 trails
- E-Bike
68 trails
- Gravel Bike
38 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
22 trails
- Hike
38 trails
- Trail Running
45 trails
Region Details
- 24
- 9
- 14
- 15
- 7
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Sep 23, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 74
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 70
- Trails E-Bike
- 68
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 38
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 22
- Trails Hike
- 38
- Trails Trail Running
- 45
- Total Distance
- 35 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,511 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,535 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,541 ft
- Reports
- 670
- Photos
- 210
- Completed Counter
- 4,181
Sub Regions
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Barnett Demesne
- 1
- 5
- 3
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Belvoir Forest
- 2
- 6
- 6
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Cave Hill
- 3
- 6
- 7
- 1
Popular Belfast Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 2.6 • 1,716 ft • 2 ft • 182 •
Serpentine is the longest red option on the trails and snakes its way through the demesne’s woodland on winding singletrack. Technical trail features include rock gardens, berms, drop offs and a short log ride thrown in to keep you on...
• 95 ★ 2.2 • 1,201 ft • 26 ft • 165 •
Lose your Barnett can be directly linked with ‘Serpentine’ and is packed full of tight twists and turns as it winds up towards Malone House. Riders will be able to pick up speed on the berms and rollers on the short descent before...
• 90 ★ 1.8 • 1,073 ft • 3 ft • 140 •
Fanplastic will suit more experienced mountain bikers with a number of sweeping berms, double rollers and sections of elevated plastic boardwalk.
• 95 ★ 2.0 • 2,310 ft • 0 ft • 128 •
Popular blue difficulty machine groomed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features berm and bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 2.0 • 3,714 ft • 59 ft • 128 •
Popular blue difficulty machine groomed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features berm. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 2.0 • 1,365 ft • 17 ft • 121 •
Popular blue difficulty machine groomed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,880 ft • 17 ft • 120 • • hike
Less popular green difficulty family friendly paved path. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 17 ft green climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 2.0 • 1,086 ft • 35 ft • 112 •
Popular blue difficulty machine groomed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Belfast Mountain Bike
Videos of Belfast Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry | Sep 23, 2026 @ 9:21pm (Europe/London) Sep 23, 2026 | Unknown | TheCorminator GRASS | Pretty much impassable with vegetation now |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowsticks | Aug 25, 2026 @ 1:15pm (Europe/London) Aug 25, 2026 | Dry | FelixKiste | ||
| Golduro | Aug 25, 2026 @ 1:06pm (Europe/London) Aug 25, 2026 | Unknown | FelixKiste | ||
| Top Half of Log Run | Aug 25, 2026 @ 12:50pm (Europe/London) Aug 25, 2026 | Unknown | FelixKiste | ||
| The Shire | Jun 23, 2026 @ 8:19pm (Europe/London) Jun 23, 2026 | Dry | Joshua9cMSIw | ||
| Middle | May 26, 2026 @ 3:51pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) May 26, 2026 | Variable | Jxroussel | ||
| Mad Again | May 26, 2026 @ 3:51pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) May 26, 2026 | Dry | Jxroussel | ||
| Forest Path | May 26, 2026 @ 9:18am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) May 26, 2026 | Ideal | Jxroussel | ||
| By the Lagan | May 26, 2026 @ 9:18am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) May 26, 2026 | Ideal | Jxroussel | ||
| BMX Track | Apr 7, 2026 @ 4:59pm (Europe/London) Apr 7, 2026 | Ideal | YanisMTB | ||
| Gaga | Mar 24, 2026 @ 7:50am (Europe/London) Mar 24, 2026 | Unknown | TheCorminator GRASS |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lewishutchy_ | ridden | trail | activity #104710011 and 1 more | Sep 27, 2026 @ 8:13am Sep 27, 2026 |
| TheCorminator | add | report | activity #104442765 | Sep 23, 2026 @ 1:21pm Sep 23, 2026 |
| Mucker69 | wishlist | region | activity #103857985 | Sep 15, 2026 @ 10:41am Sep 15, 2026 |
| Elvin133 | ridden | trail | activity #103270794 | Sep 7, 2026 @ 9:51am Sep 7, 2026 |
| James7AEsgM | ridden | trail | activity #103180427 and 1 more | Sep 6, 2026 @ 7:20am Sep 6, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Blocked by fallen trees 25/07/25 | Jul 25, 2025 @ 11:06am Jul 25, 2025 | ||
| trail | Completely overgrown 25/07/25 | Jul 25, 2025 @ 10:45am Jul 25, 2025 | ||
| trail | True! Updated the report now and cant delete... | Feb 4, 2022 @ 2:29am Feb 4, 2022 | ||
| trail | Reports are better for this kind of info:... | Feb 3, 2022 @ 11:52am Feb 3, 2022 | ||
| trail | Trail currently closed for... | Feb 3, 2022 @ 10:40am Feb 3, 2022 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k7 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge29 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge4 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k7 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge32 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge4 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnett Demesne Jumps Park | skill park | Belfast | |
| Pairc Nua Chollan | skill park | Belfast |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 70 | 31 miles | 5,922 ft | 15 miles | 1,155 ft | #3,713 | #122 | 206 | 670 | 13,501 | ||
| E-Bike | 68 | 31 miles | 6,158 ft | 15 miles | 1,155 ft | #3,024 | #104 | 661 | 308 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 38 | 25 miles | 2,260 ft | 10 miles | 1,257 ft | #1,694 | #73 | 109 | 157 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 2 miles | 240 ft | 4,462 ft | 492 ft | #3,433 | #134 | 8 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 22 | 18 miles | 1,900 ft | 7 miles | 1,155 ft | #1,470 | #61 | 369 | ||||
| Hike | 38 | 28 miles | 4,416 ft | 12 miles | 1,535 ft | #5,161 | #111 | 603 | 332 | |||
| Trail Running | 45 | 29 miles | 4,587 ft | 13 miles | 1,535 ft | #4,600 | #98 | 605 | 815 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Belfast?
Belfast has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Belfast?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Belfast are:
- Swayze Train (4.3/5)
- Mad Again (4.1/5)
- Jensen Express (4/5)
- The Shire (4/5)
- Lagan Towpath (4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Belfast?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Belfast. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Belfast?
The longest trail in Belfast is Lagan Towpath at 3.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Belfast?
The best hiking trails in Belfast are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Belfast?
The best trail running trails in Belfast are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Belfast?
Belfast has a total of 74 trails. Of those, 70 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Belfast to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Belfast?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Belfast is Lagan Towpath with 282 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Belfast?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Belfast is Swayze Train with 528 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Belfast?
Belfast supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Belfast?
The following bike services are available in Belfast:
- Bike Shop (3)
- Club (3)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Belfast?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Belfast is Hungry Heart with an average grade of 13.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Belfast?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Belfast. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Belfast?
The overall region status for Belfast is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 49 trails:
- Clear / Green: 39
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- Closed: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Belfast?
Yes, Belfast supports e-bike riding. There are 69 trails in Belfast that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Belfast?
The most popular Strava segments in Belfast are:
- Bridges - Governor to King (13,026 athletes)
- PEC - Stranmillis Lane Laserway (East) (12,044 athletes)
- Ormeau Bridge to PEC Sprint Westbound (11,418 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Belfast?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Belfast. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 39
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- Closed: 2
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Belfast?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Belfast. View all adaptive trails in Belfast for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Belfast?
There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Belfast directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Belfast?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Belfast are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Belfast?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Belfast are:
- Lagan Towpath (4/5)
- NCN 9 (0/5)
- Stranmills Embankment (0/5)
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