Cycling is part of our vision for creating a better city – it’s cheaper, greener and gets you more active.
We have facilities for BMX bikes at Ormeau Park, Victoria Park, Waterworks and Bridges Urban Sports Park. You might also be interested in:
Barnett Demesne in south Belfast is home to the city's first mountain bike trails and the only official dirt jump park in Ireland. These facilities, worth £446,000, were installed as part of our physical investment programme.
Belfast is becoming increasingly cycle-friendly. Whether you want to cycle for fun or commute to and from work or school, there are plenty of cycle lanes, off-road paths and riverside terraces to try.
Comber Greenway
The Comber Greenway is a seven mile traffic-free section of the National Cycle Network. It runs along the disused Belfast to Comber railway line and provides a tranquil green corridor from Comber to east Belfast with views of Stormont, Scrabo Tower and the Belfast Hills.
The route starts at:
- Dee Street
- CS Lewis Statue at Holywood Arches
- Bloomfield Walkway
- Tullycarnet
- Dundonald
It finishes at the Belfast Road in Comber. There are several access points along the route.
More information about the Comber Greenway is available from www.discovernorthernireland.com
Connswater Community Greenway
The Connswater Community Greenway is a 9km linear park through East Belfast following the course of the Connswater, Knock and Loop Rivers, connecting open and green spaces along a wildlife corridor. The Greenway runs from Victoria Park to Cregagh Glen and Marsh-wiggle Way/Braniel and there are different access points along the route.
Bikes can be hired at the Just Eat Belfast Bikes docking station in C.S. Lewis Square.
For more information visit www.connswatergreenway.co.uk
Lagan and Lough Cycle Way
The Lagan and Lough Cycle Way is a 21 mile traffic-free cycle ride or walk connecting Lisburn, the Lagan Valley, Belfast (with links to the city centre) and Jordanstown. It is mostly level and is suitable for novice and family cyclists of all ages and abilities.
Call 028 9066 2259 to request a leaflet or visit the Sustrans website to find out more.
Belfast by Bike
This guide provides useful information for safe and enjoyable urban cycling. It includes advice on safe cycling and the Highway Code and includes a map showing cycling routes in Belfast.
Download Belfast by Bike guide (PDF - 1.6MB)