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Ballyboley Forest, Antrim

Badger Rating 3.0/5
A decent amount of forest track, some single-track, and options for exploration outside the forest itself. Subject to recent extensive felling, so lots of the previous trails destroyed.

Getting There

*** FOREST COMPLETELY CLOSED TO EVERYONE DUE TO TREE DISEASE. PLEASE RESPECT THE SIGNS AND STAY OUT OF THE FOREST, AS GOING IN AND THEN RIDING SOMEWHERE ELSE CAN SPREAD THE DISEASE AND REQUIRE MORE FOREST CLEARING ***

From Larne, take the A8 for two and a half miles then turn right onto the A38, Shanes Hill Road and travel for approximately three miles. Turn left onto Upper Ballyboley Road and the forest entrance is signposted.  From Ballymena, take the A36 signposted for Larne (approximately 14 miles). Turn right onto the Upper Ballyboley Road. The forest entrance is signposted.

Trail Description

Worth a blast if you’re in the area with a bike, but don't travel from afar.

Location

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  • i live just beside the forest it used to be pretty good but now loggers have have chopped down all the trees and ruined most of the trails
    Conor: about 14 years ago 
    Rating:2.5 badgers
  • ive only ridden the trail, as the single track is messed up by the motocross boys. at the moment some "forestry work" clearing trees so get out of the way if the lorry is coming your way. have to be careful when its wet it will be a bit sticky muddy and big stones in places but mostly very smooth hard pack gravel & earth with pine needle covering.

    big gates and thin passage at the side of them makes it difficult to keep riding a circuit so have to hop off entering and exiting the forest trail. some nice short hard climbs and one big downhill (if its clear have a blast as its not as slippy i first feared)

    wide berth for walkers with dogs is the norm but doesnt distract from the fun. the end quarter is probably the most fun as you can let rip all the way.
    Rob Dp: about 15 years ago 
    Rating:3.5 badgers

NOTE: The trails on this site have been ridden before, but you should not interpret their inclusion as an indication that mountain-biking is officially sanctioned on them. Seeking permission from landowners is your own responsibility, as is conducting yourself in a manner that is courteous, respectful to the environment, and conscious of the safety of others.