Ballaghbeg is a locality situated near Newcastle in County Down, Northern Ireland. It serves as a base for outdoor activities, benefiting from its proximity to the Mourne Mountains, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The region features a diverse landscape, including granite peaks, coastal areas, forests, and moorland. This varied terrain supports several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
Ballaghbeg offers a range of outdoor activities with more than 100 routes…
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4.7
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Average rating
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4.8
(134)
1,262
hikers
9.88km
04:43
810m
810m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
(27)
172
hikers
10.5km
04:19
740m
740m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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26
hikers
21.2km
05:22
40m
40m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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156
hikers
20.0km
06:16
680m
680m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5.0
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165
runners
9.75km
02:02
810m
810m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5
runners
11.8km
01:27
290m
290m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
runners
7.30km
00:48
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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94
runners
8.76km
00:55
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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96
riders
48.0km
02:28
710m
710m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

11
riders
98.4km
05:05
770m
770m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

54
riders
81.6km
03:48
1,010m
1,010m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

39
riders
130km
05:34
710m
710m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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3.0
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8
riders
28.8km
02:08
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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34
riders
16.4km
01:21
190m
190m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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31
riders
32.7km
02:44
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
riders
12.7km
01:09
300m
300m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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4
riders
55.3km
03:43
710m
710m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
62.2km
03:51
360m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
32.5km
02:03
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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61
riders
20.1km
02:13
610m
610m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ballaghbeg offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. The region provides diverse terrain from mountain peaks to coastal paths and forests. There are 159 routes available for exploration.
Ballaghbeg features 44 hiking routes. These trails range from challenging mountain ascents in the Mourne Mountains to more accessible woodland and coastal paths. For detailed options, refer to the Hiking around Ballaghbeg guide.
Yes, Ballaghbeg offers easy hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. These routes often traverse forests or coastal areas, providing less strenuous options. The Easy hikes around Ballaghbeg guide provides specific recommendations.
Ballaghbeg is a destination for both Road cycling and Touring cycling, with 49 road cycling routes and 12 touring cycling routes. The area features challenging mountain climbs and flatter routes along country lanes. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around Ballaghbeg and Cycling around Ballaghbeg offer detailed information.
Yes, Ballaghbeg has mountain biking trails, with 3 routes specifically for MTB. These trails utilize the varied terrain of the region. Information on these routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Ballaghbeg guide.
Ballaghbeg is located near the Mourne Mountains, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Prominent features include granite peaks like Slieve Donard, the historic Mourne Wall, and diverse landscapes encompassing forests, moorland, and coastal scenery. Rivers and lakes also dot the region.
Ballaghbeg is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 11,000 visitors having explored its routes. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars, based on 983 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Ballaghbeg to help plan activities. These include guides for Hiking around Ballaghbeg, Running Trails around Ballaghbeg, Road Cycling Routes around Ballaghbeg, Cycling around Ballaghbeg, MTB Trails around Ballaghbeg, and Easy hikes around Ballaghbeg.
Ballaghbeg is a locality situated near Newcastle in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is positioned close to the Mourne Mountains, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This location provides convenient access to diverse outdoor landscapes.
Ballaghbeg offers 50 jogging routes, catering to runners of various abilities. These routes utilize the region's varied terrain, from coastal paths to forest trails. The Running Trails around Ballaghbeg guide provides specific options.
The Ballaghbeg region features a diverse range of landscapes. These include granite mountains, extensive forests like Donard Forest and Tollymore Forest Park, coastal areas with beaches, and open moorland and bogland. Rivers and serene lakes also contribute to the varied terrain.
The highest peak near Ballaghbeg is Slieve Donard, located in the Mourne Mountains. It stands at 850 meters (2,789 feet) and is Northern Ireland's highest mountain. Trails like the Glen River Path lead to its summit.

