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      Davagh Forest lies in an untouched rural landscape of rolling hills and sweeping forests.

      Located approximately 6 miles north west of Cookstown, Davagh Forest offers gentle mountain biking and walking trails as well as an impressive 16km red trail with some rock slab drops you will never forget

      The Davagh Forest Trails are a Cookstown District Council Facility.
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.

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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Sep 22, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      30
      Trails Mountain Bike
      30
      Trails E-Bike
      30
      Trails Gravel Bike
      15
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      11
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      2
      Trails Hike
      27
      Trails Trail Running
      27
      Total Distance
      20 miles
      Total Descent
      2,609 ft
      Total Vertical
      667 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,254 ft
      Reports
      539
      Photos
      60
      Completed Counter
      3,032

      Popular Davagh Forest Mountain Biking Trails

      • 60 ★ 3.4 • 1,896 ft • 19 ft • 209 •
      Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 75 ★ 1.5 • 2,894 ft • 31 ft • 198 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 2.0 • 2,575 ft • 80 ft • 192 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 85 ★ 3.0 • 2,494 ft • 4 ft • 191 •
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 80 ★ 2.0 • 706 ft • 0 ft • 185 •
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 3.7 • 3,219 ft • 3 ft • 185 •
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 3.0 • 3,409 ft • 0 ft • 182 •
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 4.2 • 2,746 ft • 45 ft • 181 •
      Short section of gravel groomed trail what was once a rider built trail with good jumps.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Photos of Davagh Forest Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Davagh Forest Mountain Bike

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      2:13 | 161 | Jun 9, 2015
      Davagh Forest Trails, Northern Ireland
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      0:28 | 443 | Jan 8, 2015
      Northern Ireland's Component Parts: Rocks
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      0:11 | 165 | Jan 8, 2015
      Stream trail @Davagh (follow cam)
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      2:12 | 370 | Jan 3, 2015
      Stream trail @Davagh (chest cam)
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      0:44 | 214 | Jan 3, 2015
      Stream trail @Davagh (top section)
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      0:18 | 254 | Jan 2, 2015
      Top of Stream trail @Davagh forest
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      0:26 | 251 | Jan 2, 2015
      Stream trail @ Davagh forest
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      0:36 | 210 | Dec 31, 2014

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Recent Comments

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      Seanatkinslfc21reportRun Ragley RunAll dry
      Jun 8, 2018 @ 10:56am
      Jun 8, 2018
      bat-fastardtrailWolf's HillBest bit of the red but lacks any small jumps,...
      Nov 18, 2014 @ 9:17am
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      bat-fastardtrailRun Ragley RunGroomed flat gravel surface with corner into...
      Nov 18, 2014 @ 9:15am
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      bat-fastardtrailGiant's BedGroomed flat gravel surface with corner into...
      Nov 18, 2014 @ 9:14am
      Nov 18, 2014

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Gortin Glen 413.1 km
      Garvagh forest 620.2 km
      Knockmany Forest21.1 km
      Blessingbourne 327.9 km
      Binevenagh 3 8 128.3 km

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike3020 miles2,608 ft8 miles666 ft
      #6,239#191595391,281
      E-Bike3020 miles2,608 ft8 miles666 ft
      #4,232#1621539115
      Gravel Bike1513 miles1,201 ft5 miles610 ft
      #2,550#130101
      Adaptive Bike1112 miles1,198 ft4 miles604 ft
      #2,540#130105
      Winter Fat Bike24,029 ft26 ft768 ft466 ft
      #2,550#1302
      Hike2718 miles2,329 ft8 miles614 ft
      #7,568#1755327
      Trail Running2718 miles2,329 ft8 miles614 ft
      #6,701#153532

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Davagh Forest?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Davagh Forest are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Davagh Forest?
      There are 1 parking locations listed in Davagh Forest. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Davagh Forest?
      The longest trail in Davagh Forest is Blue Trail 2 at 4,865 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ How many trails are in Davagh Forest?
      Davagh Forest has a total of 30 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Davagh Forest to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Davagh Forest?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Davagh Forest is Blue Trail 2 with 155 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Davagh Forest?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Davagh Forest is Giant's Bed with 240 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Davagh Forest?
      Davagh Forest supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Davagh Forest?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Davagh Forest is Blue Trail 1 with an average grade of 1.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Davagh Forest?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Davagh Forest are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Davagh Forest?
      The overall region status for Davagh Forest is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 25 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 19
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      • Closed: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Davagh Forest?
      Yes, Davagh Forest supports e-bike riding. There are 29 trails in Davagh Forest that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Davagh Forest?
      The most popular Strava segments in Davagh Forest are:
      • Boundary Rock Trail (3,774 athletes)
      • stream trail start (3,585 athletes)
      • Stream Trail post to path (3,550 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Davagh Forest.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Davagh Forest?
      There are currently 2 closed trails in Davagh Forest. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 19
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      • Closed: 2
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Davagh Forest?
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