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1.2 miles
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-443 ft
Descent
00:06:52
Avg time
-428 ft
Altitude change
715 ft
Altitude min
1,143 ft
Altitude max
1,143 ft
Altitude start
715 ft
Altitude end
-6.6%
Grade
-34.3%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
482 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
705 ft
Distance flat
00:06:52
Avg time

Kelans Chase Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Gortin Glen
    Omagh
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5896 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36630 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #162 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #2,004 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Fermanagh and Omagh District Council

Kelans Chase is a blue trail which is split into three stages, however only the first and second stage are mapped as they are downhill trails, with the third being an access trail back to the car park. It is advised to turn right after finishing the second stage and climbing up to the gate where the Rollercoaster blue trail begins.

Access Info

the climbing trail is the official means of access to Kelans Chase, but it can also be accessed by climbing the scenic drive or parking at the ladies view viewpoint.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 66 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Kelans Chase Trail Reports

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Feb 17, 2026 @ 1:50pm (Europe/London)
Feb 17, 2026
Running well, a few puddles in places but great condition, particularly after all the recent storms.
Oct 18, 2025 @ 11:34am (Europe/London)
Oct 18, 2025
Lower kelans chase is closed for maintenance. Upper trail running good, can turn left by the closed trail and come out by the river (walking path)
Aug 9, 2025 @ 11:07am
Aug 9, 2025
Muddy in all dips, lowermost part is a bit overgrown
May 19, 2025 @ 4:32pm
May 19, 2025
May 2, 2025 @ 3:27pm
May 2, 2025
Running well.
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on Feb 17, 2026
Icy
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to kelans-chase trailhead (54.673150, -7.242450)

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      Videos

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      Kelans Bottom section
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      0:16 | 248 | Jan 30, 2023 , Omagh
      Gortin Ladies Bottom (Bottom of Kelans Chase)
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      0:15 | 356 | May 13, 2022 , Omagh
      Gortin // Kelans chase
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      4:10 | 383 | May 7, 2022 , Omagh
      Kelans chase part 2
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      0:40 | 164 | Sep 20, 2021 , Omagh

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kelans Chase located?
      Kelans Chase is located in Gortin Glen, Omagh, United Kingdom. It is part of the Gortin Glen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.67315, -7.24245.
      ▼ How hard is Kelans Chase?
      Kelans Chase is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kelans Chase?
      Kelans Chase has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 443 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 715 ft to 1,143 ft.
      ▼ Is Kelans Chase a point to point trail?
      Yes, Kelans Chase is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Kelans Chase?
      Kelans Chase is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kelans Chase?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Kelans Chase. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Kelans Chase? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kelans Chase are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kelans Chase?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Kelans Chase. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Kelans Chase?
      Kelans Chase is a very popular trail. There have been 1,073 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,283 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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