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Glenariff Forest, Antrim
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 ***
Park OUTSIDE the forest in the lay-by beside top park entrance on the A43 from Ballymena.
Trail Description
Tough climbs are balanced by fantastic great views off the top. Some slow tricky technical riding is possible down along the riverside itself, with steps, bridges and slippery boardwalks. Further riding available in Parkmore Forest to the North.
WARNING: Glenariff is very popular with families, and therefore should not be ridden when encountering other forest users is likely, especially on the popular side (the same side as the car park). In the past, some idiots have ridden this far too quickly and dangerously, meaning that biking is seriously frowned upon here more than probably anywhere else in NI, and so you will be chased if seen.
Meeting someone on a trail (e.g. a family of 5 with push-chair) unexpectedly is likely to result in serious injury for you or the folks you meet if you don't keep it slow. Plan to EXIT the forest by 8am, or get the lights out and go riding after dark. Ride well within your limit and don't take corners blind. Go there for the uphill challenge, the fitness and the views, NOT the downhill fun.
Location
Trail Head
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Antrim
- Antrim Hills Way
- Antrim Town
- Ballyboley Forest
- Ballycastle / Coolaveely Forest
- Ballycastle to Fair Head
- Ballypatrick Forest
- Barnett Demesne
- Belfast Hills
- Belfast Loop Epic
- Belvoir Forest
- Causeway Coast Way
- Cave Hill
- Glenariff Forest
- Moyle Way
- Ormeau Park, Belfast
- Randalstown Forest
- Rathlin Island
- Slieveanorra Forest
- Tardree Forest
- Woodburn Forest
- Dublin & Wicklow
- Louth
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Down
- Ballyhornan Coastal Path
- Banns Road, Attical, Mournes
- BigWood, Warrenpoint
- Cairn Wood
- Castle Ward
- Castlewellan Forest
- Donard Wood
- Drumkeeragh / Slieve Croob
- Lead Mines & Helens Tower
- Loughmoss, Carryduff, Belfast
- Moneyscalp Forest
- Mourne 7 Sevens
- Mournes Epics
- Mournes Trassey Track
- North Down Coastal Path
- Rostrevor Forest
- The Mourne Way
- Tievenadarragh Wood
- Tollymore Forest
- Cork
- Kerry
- Tipperary
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.