Iniscarn is a region primarily known for Iniscarn Forest, situated at the edge of the Sperrins Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This area features varied terrain, including forest roads, natural surfaces, and heather-clad moorlands, shaped by ancient ice ages. The landscape offers diverse environments suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, and touring cycling. Its higher elevations provide expansive views across the surrounding countryside.
The Iniscarn region offers a selection of routes for…
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44
hikers
9.27km
02:53
370m
370m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
4.12km
01:03
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
16.5km
04:52
490m
480m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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hikers
12.8km
03:46
380m
380m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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23
riders
52.0km
02:07
270m
270m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
72.3km
03:09
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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103km
04:31
1,020m
1,020m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

10
riders
27.8km
01:12
160m
160m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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15
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
49.1km
02:56
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
40.0km
02:22
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
13.2km
01:22
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
10.5km
01:05
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.75km
00:36
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
4.96km
00:31
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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The Iniscarn region offers opportunities for Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Touring cycling. It is primarily known for Iniscarn Forest, which features varied terrain for outdoor pursuits.
Iniscarn Forest features strenuous walking trails with varied terrain, including forest roads, natural surfaces like grass and exposed rock, and trodden earth. These trails often include steep climbs and descents, requiring sturdy footwear. More details can be found in the Hiking around Iniscarn guide.
Yes, Iniscarn Forest offers physically demanding hiking experiences. Trails feature narrow paths, steep ascents, and uneven surfaces with natural obstacles like exposed roots and large boulders. Hikers can experience a mix of woodland and moorland environments.
The broader Iniscarn region, as part of the Sperrins Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is well-regarded for road cycling. It offers undulating hills, quiet valleys, and heather-clad moorlands. Explore routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Iniscarn guide.
Yes, suitable routes for jogging can be found on quieter roads and less strenuous forest paths in the wider Iniscarn area. The Running Trails around Iniscarn guide provides more information.
From higher points within Iniscarn Forest and during the ascent towards Slieve Gallion, panoramic views are available. These views can extend across counties Antrim, Londonderry, and Down.
The Iniscarn region has more than 500 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The available routes have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for the Iniscarn region, including Hiking around Iniscarn, Road Cycling Routes around Iniscarn, Running Trails around Iniscarn, and Cycling around Iniscarn.
Hiking routes in Iniscarn Forest vary in length. The strenuous way-marked trail is approximately 6 miles (9.7 kilometers) long, involving significant elevation changes. Other nearby trails in the wider Mid Ulster area offer different distances.
There are 6 total routes available for the Iniscarn region on komoot. These routes cater to various sports, including hiking, road cycling, jogging, and touring cycling.
For general tourism inquiries related to the Mid Ulster district, which includes Iniscarn, the Visit Mid Ulster website is a relevant resource. Their contact information can be found on their official website.
The broader Iniscarn area, as part of the Sperrins AONB, provides excellent opportunities for touring cycling on regional roads. The Cycling around Iniscarn guide can assist in planning touring routes.

