/ Pedal Power and Walking in the Wild
Brackagh Bog Craigavon Lakes
Brackagh Moss Road, Portadown, Co. Armagh 1 Lake Road, Craigavon Watersports Centre,
T: 028 3831 1683 Craigavon, Co. Armagh
E: tara.love@craigavon.gov.uk T: 028 3831 1683
Walking Trails on ramparts through an extensive low E: tara.love@craigavon.gov.uk
lying peatland region, 3 miles south of Portadown An extensive network of walking and cycling paths are
which gives full expression to 200 years of peat set within 250 acres of parkland around the Craigavon
extraction, resulting in an intricate pattern of pools, Lakes and are suitable for disabled users and families.
banks and ramparts. The range of habitats provided National Cycle Network Route 9 and 94 and the
by cutting to the old fen layer and the acid peats Craigavon Cycle Trail access the park. The parkland
of later deposition, provides contrasts in habitats also incorporates the Craigavon Lakes Mountain Bike
not repeated elsewhere. Such diversity led to the Trail. This 10km trail meanders through the woods
establishment of a National Nature Reserve. There are and meadows on a singletrack path and is suitable for
numerous species of birds, dragonfly and butterfly to all cyclists with basic off-road riding skills.
be seen in the Reserve, as well as beetles and moths.
Craigavon Lakes Mountain
Craigavon Cycle Trail
Bike Trail
Oxford Island National Nature Reserve, Lurgan,
1 Lake Road, Craigavon Watersports Centre, 1 Lake
Craigavon, Co. Armagh
Road, Craigavon, Co. Armagh
T: 028 3831 1683
T: 028 3831 1683
E: tara.love@craigavon.gov.uk
E: tara.love@craigavon.gov.uk
The trail is thirty-five mile cycle ride through the
The first purpose built mountain bike trail in Northern
Borough of Craigavon linking inland waterways, the
Ireland is situated within the 250 acres of the City
shores of Lough Neagh and picturesque villages.
Park around the Craigavon Lakes. This 10km trail
The level, traffic-free sections through City Park and
with an average ride time of 1-1.5 hrs meanders
the Newry Canal are suitable for family or novice
through broadleaf woodlands, wildflower meadows
cyclists whilst the undulating countryside of County
and along the lake shoreline. The trail utilises the
Armagh offers magnificent vistas of Slieve Croob and
landscape contours and the natural habitat around
the distant Mourne Mountains for those wishing
the park to create a challenging and also scenic riding
to explore the area. The Craigavon Cycle Trail is a
experience. Craigavon Watersports Centre provides
section of the National Cycle Network.
the natural base for cyclists using the Craigavon Lakes
Mountain Bike Trail. Mountain bikes are available
for hire and groups can also book for a guided tour of
the trail. Tannaghmore Animal Farm and Gardens are
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