The cycle route is 60km in length and follows forest roads through Ballintempo, Carrigan, Big Dog, Conagher and Lough Navar Forests. The trail is a coarse gravel trail and is not deemed suitable for family friendly cycling or road cyclists.

The route is part of Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark and meanders though some of the best natural heritage that the Geopark has to offer including Megalithic tombs, upland loughs, and towering inland cliffs.

The route can be completed in one linear route or, smaller looped sections are available at Ballintempo Forest and Lough Navar Forest.

There are rest stops and bike locks along the route, but you are advised to have enough food, water, and puncture repair supplies in your kit before embarking on this trail.

Start: Belcoo
End: Lough Navar Forest
Distance: 60km
Grade: Difficult, not suitable for families/road cyclists
Route: Signed to be cycled in one direction from Belcoo to Lough Navar Forest, loops at Ballintempo Forest and Lough Navar Forest
Terrain: Coarse gravel, forest roads

An arduous, long-distance route not suitable for those who have not tried gravel cycling before.

Scarplands Cycle Trail

Aghanaglack Loop

The Aghanaglack Loop is 21km in length and follows forest roads through Ballintempo Forest. The trail is a coarse gravel trail and is not deemed suitable for family friendly cycling or road cyclists.

A key highlight of this route is a Dual Court Tomb, where you can experience the timeless quality of this beautiful ancient landscape. The Neolithic tomb which is thought to have been constructed around 4000 to 6000 years ago and is described as a dual court tomb, due to the presence of two ‘courtyards’ at its entrance. In its original state the tomb was roofed with large stone slabs and covered with stones and possibly earth, to make an impressive mound.

There are rest stops and bike locks along the route, but you are advised to have enough food, water, and puncture repair supplies in your kit before embarking on this trail.

Start and End: Ballintempo Forest
Distance: 21km
Grade: Difficult, not suitable for families/road cyclist
Route: Signed to be cycled in anticlockwise direction only
Terrain: Coarse gravel, forest roads

Gravel loop using forest roads, looping around Ballintempo Forest. Neolithic Aghanaglack Tomb can be viewed along the route.

Scarplands Cycle Trail   Aghanaglack Loop

Lough Navar Loop

Lough Navar Loop is 18km in length and follows forest roads and the scenic drive through Lough Navar Forest. The trail is a coarse gravel trail and is not deemed suitable for family friendly cycling or road cyclists.

Lough Navar Forest is undoubtedly one of the jewels in Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark. The viewpoint at the top of Magho Cliffs offers spectacular views and is arguably one of the most dramatic on the island of Ireland. At a height of 300 metres, the viewpoint offers a bird’s eye view across the lake far into counties Fermanagh, Sligo, Tyrone and Donegal. You can also enjoy the resting areas at Blackslee Waterfall and Meenameen Lough.

You are advised to have enough food, water, and puncture repair supplies in your kit before embarking on this trail.

Start and End: Lough Navar Forest Drive
Distance: 18km
Grade: Difficult, not suitable for families/road cyclists
Route: Signed to be cycled in anticlockwise direction only
Terrain: Coarse gravel, forest roads, short sections on tarmac

Loop using existing forest roads and the scenic drive. Panoramic views afforded at the Magho Cliff viewpoint.

Scarplands Cycle Trail   Lough Navar Loop
Cycling in the Geopark 2
Cycling in the Geopark
Magho Cliffs
Blackslee Waterfall in Lough Navar Forest

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