Freewheeling cycle tours and trails for everyone
The Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion is a great place for all levels of cyclists and mountain bikers. Sometimes it’s lovely just to get out alone and go but if you’re the type who likes to pedal with friends then there are some great tours that will open up a whole new world.
Clearsky Adventures offer self-guided Game of Thrones® cycle tour options at Castle Ward. After meeting Winterfell Castle’s Master-at-Arms and going on a short behind-the-scenes Winterfell Orientation Tour, you will be given your Stark Sack, which includes maps and swords, and a bike for you to explore the filming locations.
Foodies might prefer the Mourne Foods Cycle Trail. This seven-mile trail was created by a group of local producers who wanted to showcase the wonderful artisan food in the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion. You’ll stop off with local producers, hear their stories and get the chance to buy directly from them. The specially provided bike panniers mean you can be as greedy as you like.
Cycle trails with a taste of something different
The team at Life Adventure are always happy to take their groups on the Trails and Ales Experience by electric bike across at Castlewellan Forest Park and there is nothing better than sitting at the top of Slievenaslat and enjoying that rewarding wee tipple from Whitewater Brewery.
If you’d like an itinerary that suits your group, Open Road Skies Cycling Tours provide guided tours all over the Mourne area and beyond. Their bespoke offering can cater to your needs and tastes, so get in touch and find out all about their great offerings.
Direct access to the Ring of Gullion is available from Newry via National Cycle Network Route 9. There are signposts all the way to Slieve Gullion so you’ll have no trouble finding your way into the heart of this beautiful part of the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion.
Speaking of going it alone, Iron Donkey Bicycle Tours allows you to set up your own itinerary. This great resource offers lots of information of guided and self-guided tours around the UK & Ireland and of course many of the itineraries take in the finest of the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion.
All you need to do now is get your bike, saddle up and spin along to Mourne Gullion Strangford.
With so much space and relatively little road traffic, the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion is the perfect place for all levels of cyclists and mountain bikers. Even if you don’t feel like bringing your own bike, there are plenty of places you can hire them out and set off exploring.
