Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails

Overview

On the shores of Carlingford Lough, the Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails powered by Chain Reaction Cycles offer some challenging mountain biking where efforts are rewarded with incredible coastal views and exhilarating singletrack descents.

With a mouth watering 27km red trail and a hair raising 19km black trail Rostrevor is believed by many to be the top spot for mountain biking in Ireland. These trails are also open 24 hours a day and totally free to ride.

When you add not just one but two purpose-built downhill trails to the mix, there’s no denying it… Rostrevor is a mountain bikers’ haven!

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Trailhead Facilities

Uplift Service

The uplift services operate at weekends and bank holidays (Northern & Southern) by Bike Mourne. Visit https://www.bikemourne.com/ for current prices and to book online.

Bike Hire

Uplifts for mountain bikers remain available with Bike Mourne for Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails. Bike Mourne are currently offering bike hire and uplifts throughout the winter, every weekend until the end of March.

There are options for both groups and individuals and booking for each date must be done at least 24 hours in advance.

For more information, click the link below.Uplifts for mountain bikers remain available with Bike Mourne for Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails. Bike Mourne are currently offering bike hire and uplifts throughout the winter, every weekend until the end of March.

There are options for both groups and individuals and booking for each date must be done at least 24 hours in advance.

For more information, visit https://www.bikemourne.com/

Cafe

Open 10am - 4pm during October to March, 8am - 6pm April to September

Showers

Located at the reception building

Car Parking

Mountain Bikers are encouraged to park in the Mountain Bike Car Park - No charges apply

Toilets

Located at Reception / Cafe Building

Bike Wash

Bike Wash (£1) tokens are available from the Forest Park Reception.

Trail Centre Conditions

Trail Ranger Update: 13/10/23

Trails Riding Well

Red Trail

27km Red Trail - 3 hours

Black Trail

19km Black Trail - 2 hours

Mega Mission

1.8km Downhill

On the Pulse

1.3km Downhill

This red trail will start off with a lung-busting ascent to the heights of Slievemartin, where you can rest assured if the climb hasn’t taken your breath away, the fabulous views over Carlingford Lough will take care of this for you.

You will then be able to enjoy a number of exciting descents and section of northshore over to Yellow Water where the trail turns back and follows the Kilbroney Valley back to the trailhead.

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Conditions

Open

This black trail follows the same route as the red trail to the summit of Slievemartin and around Slievebane before splitting off at Rostrevor Forest.

This trail then navigates a heart-racing section of technical singletrack to meet the return route along Kilbroney Valley back to the trailhead. This is a challenging route only suitable for experienced mountain bikers.

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Conditions

Open

This trail has been designed to put the fun factor right off the richter scale! Starting on the southern slopes of Slievebane, this lightning quick Downhill route will push your bike handling skills right to the limit.

Big jumps, big berms with secret booters wait around every corner.

Enjoy some serious airtime with epic views of Carlingford Lough if you can catch your breath!

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