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Rostrevor Mountain Bike Centre

Rostrevor Mountain Bike Centre
Avg 4.29
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  • Information:
  • Type: Purpose Built Centre
  • Grades: Red,Black,Orange
  • Riding: Cross Country,Downhill
  • Facilities: Car Park,Toilets,Cafe,Bike Wash,Bike Hire,Showers,Uplift,Campsite,Accommodation
  • Distance(s): Under 5km, 11-20km, 21-30km
  • Number: +44 (0)28 4377 0714
  • Country: Northern-ireland
  • County: Down
  • Website: Rostrevor
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Description

Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails, County Down – A landmark trail centre set within Kilbroney Park and Rostrevor Forest above Carlingford Lough. The network includes Red and Black cross-country loops plus two dedicated downhill trails, all linked to a full trailhead hub with bike hire, café and uplift service. Managed by Bike Mourne in partnership with Forest Service NI.

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Red Trail

A 27 km red-grade loop that climbs from Kilbroney Park onto Slievemartin, rewarding riders with wide-angle views across Carlingford Lough before dropping back through fast singletrack and forest descents. The route combines sustained climbs, natural rock sections and flowy berms with some optional technical features.

  • Distance: approx. 27 km
  • Grade: Red / Difficult
  • Features: Long climbs, flowing singletrack, elevated viewpoints
  • Official Red Trail Listing

Black Trail

This 19 km black-grade route follows part of the red ascent but splits onto steeper terrain with rocky technical sections and exposed features. It offers a serious endurance test and is best suited to experienced riders.

  • Distance: approx. 19 km
  • Grade: Black / Severe
  • Features: Technical singletrack, sharp gradients, expert-level features
  • Official Black Trail Listing

Downhill Trails

Rostrevor’s two purpose-built downhill lines start high above Kilbroney and run to the trailhead. Both are serviced by Bike Mourne uplift vans and feature built trail surfaces with berms, drops and jumps.

Mega Mission

Fast, flowing 1.7 km descent with big berms, tabletops and jump sections. Ideal for experienced riders seeking speed and progression.

On the Pulse

Shorter and steeper at 1.3 km with technical rock gardens, drops and line choice. Very challenging and rated for advanced riders only.

Facilities

The trailhead is within Kilbroney Park and includes a large car park, café, toilets, showers, picnic area and bike wash. Bike Mourne operates on-site hire, uplift, guiding and e-bike services. Nearby Rostrevor village provides accommodation, food and mechanical support.

Directions

From Belfast, follow the A2 south towards Warrenpoint and Rostrevor (approx. 1 hour). Enter Rostrevor village and turn onto Shore Road towards Kilbroney Park. From Newry, follow the A2 west for about 15 minutes. The trailhead car park is signposted inside Kilbroney Park, postcode BT34 3AA.

Events and Community

Rostrevor regularly hosts enduro and downhill races, charity rides and community dig days. Riders are advised to check trail conditions and uplift availability via Bike Mourne or MountainBikeNI before visiting.

Address

Kilbroney Park / Rostrevor Forest
Shore Road
Rostrevor
County Down
BT34 3AA
Northern Ireland

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Chloe Cumming:
Avg 5.00
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What do you like?

Excellent uplifts. Variety of trails for all levels Downhill/xc trails all of a high standard Great facilities

Would you recommend?

Yes

Date written:

08/10/2014 - over 11 years ago

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Ben clerkin :
Avg 4.83
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Amazing

What do you like?

One of a kind world class facilities

What could be improved?

The winter season is coming and it will rain

Would you recommend?

Yes

Date written:

08/10/2014 - over 11 years ago

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jack devlin:
Avg 5.00
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best place in the world

What do you like?

amazing place for just riding your bike no mater what for xc you have red loop for, enduro you have the black and many other natural unofficial trails like dh3 etc. For dh you have many many trails you have mega mission for some jumping and getting sideways, you have pulse for railing some corners you then have the unofficial ones like bins 1 bins 2, jim will fix it these are steep and loose they great for improving your skills you then have trails on past mega mission and pulse we start with dh3 a good track for the wee bike and big bike then you have the chute or nps which ever you prefer to call it it is absolutely flat-out and rough with a big road gap at the bottom and finally you have the champs track which has been there for years and would be the longest and possibly the hardest with big drops cool switchbacks and a few jumps an amazing all round track and will defiantly test your skills. best of all you have a great uplift service and facility everyone around there is extremely nice and will do everything they can to cater your needs. this is why is my fav place in the world to ride.

What could be improved?

theres not enough time in the day

Would you recommend?

Yes

Date written:

08/10/2014 - over 11 years ago

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Wayne davison:
Avg 4.88
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Rostrevor rocks

Great spot

What do you like?

Great uplift service provider on site and bike hire .

What could be improved?

Far level of fitness needs

Would you recommend?

Yes

Date written:

08/10/2014 - over 11 years ago

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Emma McC:
Avg 4.54
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Oitstanding Hidden Gem

What do you like?

The views cannot be described! They have to be seen to be believed with the stunning "Kodak Corner" making a name for itself. Services provided at this trail centre are fantastic, from the welcoming nature of the staff at East Adventure MTB Centre and their uplift service to the staff in the cafe always welcoming hungry bikers. The trail quality is awesome…yes they may lack variety but that can only grow with time. The more footfall that can be attracted to these stunning trails the more chance of more variety being added. With the trails attracting racing events; Redbull Foxhunt, World Police and Fire Games, IDMS rounds and Duathlons with 26Extreme there really is no real reason why everyone shouldn't be trying these trails.

What could be improved?

Parking has always been an issue even with the purpose built car park for us bikers but with time that too will change.

Would you recommend?

Yes

Date written:

08/10/2014 - over 11 years ago

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