Cycling

Quiet country roads, cycle paths and woodland all provide excellent opportunities for cycling in the Dungannon District. There are also a number of cycle routes to follow (see below). Bicycle hire is available at the Ulysess Grant Homestead for Ł1 per hour. Please refer to our Sports Pages for details of local cycle clubs. For further information on mountain biking throughout northern ireland visit www.nimountainbiking.com. www.discovernorthernireland.com contains futher information on cycle routes and cycing events throughout Northerrn Ireland. Please remember The N.I. Countryside Code

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National Cycle Route 94
"The Lough Shore Trail"

Killymaddy Tourist Information Centre
Dungannon
County Tyrone
Telephone: 028 8776 7259
Email: killymaddy@freeuk.com
Web: www.loughshoretrail.com
www.sustrans.org.uk/default.asp?sID=1099925386921

National Route 94 of the National Cycle Network is a circuit of Lough Neagh and is known as the Loughshore Trail. It is open, signed and covered by a detailed printed map. Some 128 miles long, the Loughshore Trail is an ideal distance for a short cycling break.

Visitors can enjoy the tranquillity and peacefulness of the shoreline, explore the outstanding early Christian architecture, visit the ruins of strategic castles, or stop off to visit some of the bird hides that surround the Lough.

The official route map is available to buy in Tourist Information Centres, and some outlets of Easons and WH Smiths. The map is also available for purchasing online at www.nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk

National Cycle Route 95 Killymaddy Tourist Information Centre Dungannon County Tyrone Telephone: 028 8776 7259 Email: killymaddy@freeuk.com Web: www.sustrans.org.uk
National Route 95 of the National Cycle Network goes north from Tynan in Northern Ireland to the shore of Lough Neagh and then across to Pettigoe via Newtonstewart. The route is open and signed. The official route map is available to buy in Tourist Information Centres, and some outlets of Easons and WH Smiths. The map is also available for purchasing online at www.nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk

The Carleton Trail
Killymaddy Tourist Information Centre
Dungannon
County Tyrone
Telephone: 028 8776 7259
Email: killymaddy@freeuk.com
Web: www.waymarkedways.com/carleton.cfm

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There are 3 waymarked trails in The Clogher Valley known as the The Carleton Trail. The main trail is The Red route known as the Carleton Trail. It is a circular route from the village of Clogher. It follows leafy lane ways and forest tracks passing St. Patrick's Chair and Well, chambered graves, Carleton traditional Irish cottage, Knockmany Hill, Lumford's Glen, Lough More and the beautiful surrounding countryside before returning to Clogher. The trail is associated with William Carleton a 19th Century poet and author from the area.

The Green Route passes through heather-clad blanket bog. Gentle, quiet lanes and country roads. The Black Route is the shortest and takes in Carleton's birthplace.


	CYCLING LINKS
	Cycling Clubs A list of Cycling Clubs in the district The N.I. Countryside Code Advice for the Public when walking or cycling in the countryside. www.nicycling.com The Northern Ireland Cycling Federation is a governing body for Cycling in Northern Ireland, and draws its members from clubs around the province. The NICF has been in existence since 1949 and caters for every cyclists needs whether it be Racing,Time Trialling, Touring, Mountain Biking or simply leisure cycling. www.cyclingulster.com Cycling Ulster (formerly Ulster Cycling Federation) is the provincial governing body of "Cycling Ireland" for the nine counties of Ulster. Cycling Ireland is the only internationally recognised governing body for cycling in Ireland. Cycling Ulster is affiliated to the Union Europeene de Cyclisme and the Union Cycliste Internationale through Cycling Ireland. www.discovernorthernireland.com/cycling.apsx For futher information on cycle routes and cycing events throughout Northern Ireland. www.osni.gov.uk Visit the web site of the Ordnance Survey Northern Ireland, includes online map sales for the region. TEL: (+44) 028 9025 5722