Ballykeel is a region in Northern Ireland offering diverse landscapes suitable for outdoor pursuits. The area is characterized by a mix of rolling hills, forests, and proximity to significant natural features like the Ring of Gullion and the Mourne Mountains. These varied environments provide opportunities for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, and hiking.
Ballykeel provides a range of outdoor activities for enthusiasts. More than 10 routes are available across several sports like…
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Routes
4.9
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Average rating
405
People visited

43
riders
73.2km
03:28
690m
690m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

37
riders
116km
05:11
1,000m
1,000m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

15
riders
84.3km
04:06
760m
760m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

8
riders
28.5km
01:13
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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10
riders
65.2km
04:09
770m
770m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
81.6km
05:10
880m
870m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

51.1km
03:36
780m
780m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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119
runners
9.06km
01:01
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
17.9km
01:51
60m
60m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
8.32km
00:52
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
5.65km
00:35
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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30
hikers
6.62km
01:42
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
hikers
4.73km
01:12
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
4.88km
01:17
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
hikers
9.05km
02:21
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ballykeel offers diverse outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, and Hiking. The region features 11 routes, with an average rating of 4.56 stars from over 100 ratings.
Yes, Ballykeel provides options for touring cyclists. A dedicated guide, Cycling around Ballykeel, offers detailed information on routes suitable for touring bicycles.
Road cyclists can find several routes in the Ballykeel area. The guide Road Cycling Routes around Ballykeel details options for road biking enthusiasts.
Hiking trails in Ballykeel are available, with options ranging from easy walks to more challenging paths. The Hiking around Ballykeel guide provides comprehensive information, and an additional guide for Easy hikes around Ballykeel is also available. The region is near the Ring of Gullion and Mourne Mountains AONB.
Yes, Ballykeel offers several routes suitable for jogging. The guide Running Trails around Ballykeel highlights paths for runners. Ballyboley Forest is also a picturesque setting for jogging.
Ballykeel features easy hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. The guide Easy hikes around Ballykeel provides specific routes. These trails often pass through forests and scenic areas.
Ballykeel is situated near several natural attractions. These include the Ring of Gullion, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the Mourne Mountains AONB. The Silent Valley and Ben Crom reservoirs also offer scenic walks.
The outdoor routes in Ballykeel are popular among komoot users, with more than 1,000 visitors having explored the area. The 11 available routes have received an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars from over 100 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Ballykeel, including Cycling around Ballykeel, Road Cycling Routes around Ballykeel, Running Trails around Ballykeel, Hiking around Ballykeel, and Easy hikes around Ballykeel.
There is no single official website or phone number specifically for Ballykeel outdoor activities as a unified tourism body. However, Ballykeel Primary School, located in the area, has a website at ballykeelps.co.uk and can be reached at +44 28 2565 3902.
Ballykeel's diverse landscapes offer routes suitable for various cycling abilities, including options for beginners. The Cycling around Ballykeel guide can help identify less challenging paths. The region's varied terrain allows for accessible cycling experiences.

