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Long Distance Rides
Loughshore Trail - 113 miles / 182km
The Loughshore Trail is a bi-directional cycle route that encircles Lough Neagh, the largest fresh water lake on the UK and Ireland, and is known as Route 94 of the National Cycle Network. As a relatively flat route it is ideal for a short cycling break ideal for enthusiasts and families alike. The Loughshore Trail can be easily accessed from Belfast International Airport, which makes it easy for you to start cycling the minute you arrive. To make the most of this fantastic route and experience the charm of the Irish why not stay overnight with some of our welcoming accommodation providers. There are also over 25 major sites of interest along the route including marinas, parks, nature reserves and numerous sites of archaeological interest. For a 4 day / 3 nights break or just an overnight stay click on the links below :
View our suggested itineraries & find accommodation information by clicking on the link(s) below:
There are train stations at Antrim, Portadown and Lurgan. Ulsterbus express services run from Belfast to Antrim, Toome, Magherafelt and Cookstown and to Lurgan, Portadown and Dungannon. From Belfast International there is a direct link onto the route.
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Northern Ireland is a joint marketing initiative between Sustrans and The
Countryside Access & Activities Network. The project is kindly supported
by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, Environment & Heritage Service,
Health Promotion Agency, and DRD Roads Service.