Description
Blessingbourne Estate is a 550-acre private country estate near Fivemiletown in County Tyrone, home to one of Northern Ireland's most scenic trail centres. The network includes a 4km blue loop, an 8km red loop and a pump track, all set within mature woodland beside private lakes. On-site accommodation, bike hire and a seasonal cafe make it a practical choice for a full day or overnight stay.
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The Trails
- Blue Trail (approx. 4km): Flowing singletrack through estate woodland with swoopy sections, berms and rhythm features. Suited to intermediate riders and mixed-ability groups.
- Red Trail (approx. 8km): Technical loop with log rides, rock drops, tabletops, berms and optional black features. Aimed at experienced riders.
- Pump Track: A criss-crossing tarmac-style loop of rollers and berms at the trailhead. Good for warm-up and skills practice. All ages.
- Skills Area: Short purpose-built feature zone adjacent to the trailhead for handling drills and younger riders.
Guides, Shuttles and Hire
Blessingbourne runs its own on-site hire fleet. The estate lists hire under its residents' information, so if you're not staying on the estate, email ahead to check you can book.
- Blessingbourne Estate: on-site mountain bike hire, Tuesday to Sunday morning and afternoon sessions, adult bikes from £25 and children's bikes from £15 for a half day, booked in advance by email.
Prices are correct as of September 2026 but subject to change, so check current rates with the operator.
Getting There from Great Britain
Blessingbourne is reached the same way as the rest of this corner of County Tyrone: ferries from Cairnryan or Liverpool into Belfast, or flights into Belfast International, George Best Belfast City or City of Derry airports. From Belfast it is around an hour and a half by road, and from Belfast International around an hour and a quarter.
Getting Here
- Primary car park: Blessingbourne Estate, Murley Road, Fivemiletown, BT75 0QS. From Fivemiletown, take the B122 towards Fintona. After the Church of Ireland, turn right onto Aghingowly Road, do not use the main estate entrance. Continue 0.3 miles and take the first right up a concrete laneway. The car park is approximately 50 metres on the right.
- Blessingbourne is just off the A4 Belfast to Enniskillen road, less than a mile from Fivemiletown.
- Trails are open all day. A parking charge applies via barrier entry.
- Blessingbourne is about an hour from Davagh Forest Trails and around 40 minutes from Gortin Glen Forest Park, the other two Sperrins-area trail centres in this part of County Tyrone.
Facilities
- Car park (barrier entry, charge applies), bike wash, freshwater tap, toilets, picnic areas. Bike hire Tuesday to Sunday (email ahead if you're not staying on the estate); check the Blessingbourne website for current availability and prices. Seasonal cafe on site. Self-catering apartments and accommodation on the estate.
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