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Mountain biking routes

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded funding of almost £167,000 to develop off-road mountain bike trails in Belfast.

Funding has already been secured through the Rural Development Programme in partnership with Countryside Access and Activities Network (CAAN). The aim of the project is to create an outstanding recreational facility for local and national mountain bikers.

The project will see the development of 10km of trails and associated jump and skills area in the land between Barnett Demesne and the Mary Peters Track. An experienced Trail Designer has been appointed and preliminary work on the trail has already begun.

Additional funding is being sought by Sport Northern Ireland.

Public consultation

You are invited to attend our public design consultation for the off-road mountain bike trial at Barnett Demesne on Thursday 17 May at 7pm in Malone House.

We greatly value the views of our park users, the local community and mountain bike enthusiasts, so please come along to learn more about the project and to have your say.

For more information, call our Countryside Officer on 028 9032 0202 (extension 6653) or email access@belfastcity.gov.uk