And, if you’re a fitness enthusiast why not explore the beautiful countryside throughout Northern Ireland by bike.
With stunning scenery, beautiful landscape and a sprawling coastline there’s a perfect terrain for all abilities.
Match your cycle route with quirky or unusual B&Bs and places to stay and you’ll have a unique experience to remember for many years to come.
With more 140 km of purpose-built trails across Northern Ireland, here are our favourite cycle routes to try out.
For more information on where you can go to cycle go to www.discovernorthernireland.com and www.outmoreni.com
9. Strule Valley Cycle Route, Co Tyrone
Strule Valley Cycle Route is a 37-mile cycle route which meanders through two of West Tyrone’s most scenic valleys. It passes Gortin Lakes and includes an optional off-road section through Gortin Forest on the western gateway to the Sperrin Mountains. Photo: Brian Morrison
10. Davagh Forest, Co Tyrone
Located well off the beaten track in the heart of the Sperrin Mountains, this pocket rocket of a trail will win your heart – and give it a few jolts. This high-octane singletrack trail also throws in some hair-raising rock features, like the iconic Eagle Rock and Boundary Rock for proficient bikers looking for a red trail rush. Younger or less experienced riders can spin their wheels on Davagh’s green and blue trails. Photo: Green Miles
11. Mourne Foods & Films Cycle Tour, Co Down
This unique self-guided tour by bike exploring a range of locally produced foods and famous filming locations in the beautiful Shimna Valley. The tour has been devised by the Enniskeen Country House hotel in Newcastle Co Down, in association with local food producers and other tourism partners, to showcase the wonderful artisan food in the region and also the many breath-taking locations in the locality which have been used in global filming productions such as Philomena, Game of Thrones, The Fall and Dracula Untold. Photo: Tony Pelvin
12. Barnett Demesne Mountain Bike Trails & Jumps Park, Belfast
Make Barnett Demesne Mountain Bike Trails & Jumps Park the perfect addition to your Belfast city break. You’ll find it in South Belfast and boasts Northern Ireland's only jumps park. This is more suited if you’re a rider aspiring to elite level technical ability...definitely not for the faint-hearted. If you’re not quite yet at that level, take on the family-friendly green and blue trails, or red trail for an adrenalin rush. Photo: Brian Morrison