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
13. Blessingbourne Trails, Co Tyrone
The unique Blessingbourne Trails can be found in the grounds of the vast 550-acre country estate in the Clogher Valley. With wide-flowing blue trails and more technical red trails, there are routes for everyone to enjoy. The snaking singletrack trail features lots of different aspects, including jumps, table-tops, berms, rock-gardens and drops, as well as chicken-runs for the kids to enjoy. Photo: www.blessingbourne.com
14. Foyle Valley Cycle Route, Co Derry
Connecting the Walled City of Derry / Londonderry to the towns of Lifford and Strabane, the award winning cycling route offers cyclist the chance to experience a mix of traffic-free paths and quiet country roads. Starting at the city walls, the route runs parallel for some time along the River Foyle on the resurfaced track bed of the Great Northern Railway. Photo: WavebreakMediaMicro - stock.adob