Mountain Bike Event Applications

If you wish to host an event at any of the trail centres listed on MountainBikeNI please follow the relevant application process as outlined below.  Please do not promote your event until permission has been issued by appropriate trail manager.

Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails

The application process for events on the Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails is managed by the Mourne Heritage Trust with event licences issued by Newry, Mourne & Down District Council. Please contact Barbara Fleming – Ovens from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council on Barbara.Fleming@nmandd.org or 028 4175 2256. 

Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails

The application process for events on the Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails is managed by the Mourne Heritage Trust with event licences issued by Newry, Mourne & Down District Council. Please contact Barbara Fleming – Ovens from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council on Barbara.Fleming@nmandd.org or 028 4175 2256. 

Davagh Forest Trails

To enquire about hosting an event at Davagh Forest Trails please contact John Howard from Mid-Ulster District Council at john.howard@midulstercouncil.org for more information.

Barnett Demesne - Belfast

The application process and licence issue for events at Barnett Demesne Trails is managed by Outdoor Recreation Northern Ireland. For information please download the following forms

• Event Application Overview
• Expression of Interest Form
• Event Management Plan
• Sample Licence

All applications must be submitted at least 8 weeks in advance. Please email info@mountainbikeni.com or call 028 9030 3930 for more information. 

Blessingbourne Trails

To enquire about hosting an event at Blessingbourne Trails please contact Blessingbourne Estate by emailing info@blessingbourne.com for more information.

Tollymore Skills Course

To enquire about hosting an event at Tollymore Skills Course please contact Trevor Fisher from Tollymore National Outdoor Centre at trevor.fisher@tollymore.com for more information.