Ballynavally is a townland situated in South Belfast, on the County Down side of the River Lagan, providing immediate access to the Lagan Valley Regional Park. This area features diverse landscapes, including green spaces, riverside trails, mixed woodlands, and river valleys, making it suitable for various outdoor pursuits. Its terrain offers a blend of accessible paths and more challenging routes for several sports like jogging, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and more. The region's natural features provide a varied environment…
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78
hikers
3.99km
01:02
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.41km
00:54
30m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.41km
01:56
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.07km
01:51
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50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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59
runners
3.99km
00:27
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Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.41km
00:48
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50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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182
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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34.4km
03:11
650m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27.0km
02:41
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590m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.5km
01:45
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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59.7km
03:18
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32.4km
02:09
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

20.8km
01:22
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210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25
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87.2km
05:12
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26
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15.3km
00:57
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.5
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108
riders
32.4km
01:26
90m
90m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

101
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152km
06:42
1,180m
1,180m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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84
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55.7km
02:21
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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52
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74.4km
03:10
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Ballynavally offers a range of outdoor activities, including jogging, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and touring cycling. The area features diverse landscapes suitable for various skill levels. There are 11 routes available for exploration.
Ballynavally is a townland situated in South Belfast, on the County Down side of the River Lagan. It is located at the southern edge of Belfast, providing immediate access to the Lagan Valley Regional Park.
Yes, Ballynavally offers several jogging routes, including options around Lisnasallagh with mixed woodland and river valleys. Routes range from urban green spaces to secluded wooded paths. More details can be found in the Running Trails around Ballynavally guide.
The region around Ballynavally provides various hiking experiences, from riverside trails within the Lagan Valley Regional Park to more challenging terrain. Nearby Divis and the Black Mountain offer hikes with significant elevation changes. Explore options in the Hiking around Ballynavally guide.
Yes, Ballynavally and its surrounding areas offer easy hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. Forest trails with accessible paths are available in places like Garvagh Forest. The Easy hikes around Ballynavally guide provides specific recommendations.
While Ballynavally itself is not a primary mountain biking destination, the broader Northern Ireland region offers renowned mountain biking trails. These include destinations like Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails, which feature challenging red and black trails. For local options, consult the MTB Trails around Ballynavally guide.
Ballynavally provides access to Northern Ireland's cycling network, with routes offering diverse scenery and elevation changes. Examples include the Banbridge to Windy Gap loop for challenging rides. More information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Ballynavally guide.
Key natural features include the Lagan Valley Regional Park, which offers green spaces and riverside trails. Nearby landmarks include Divis and the Black Mountain, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, and the ancient Giant's Ring Dolmen. These areas provide varied landscapes for outdoor activities.
Outdoor activities in Ballynavally are well-regarded on komoot, with more than 30,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The 11 available routes have received over 700 ratings, resulting in an average rating of 4.33 out of 5 stars.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Ballynavally to help plan outdoor adventures. These include guides for Running Trails, Hiking, Easy Hikes, MTB Trails, Road Cycling Routes, and Cycling.
The trails in Ballynavally and its vicinity feature diverse terrain. This includes riverside paths, mixed woodlands, river valleys, and gravel paths. Some areas, like Divis and the Black Mountain, also offer grasslands and heathland bog with significant elevation.

