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Northern Ireland

Craigavon Balancing Lakes – Shortcut loop from Lurgan

Mountain biking trails

Northern Ireland

Craigavon Balancing Lakes – Shortcut loop from Lurgan

Easy

7

riders

Craigavon Balancing Lakes – Shortcut loop from Lurgan

01:26

23.7km

90m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.32 km for 159 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

4.03 km

Oxford Island National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

2

5.47 km

The Starting Battery

Highlight • Structure

If you wish to take the detour, a short causeway will lead you to The Starting Battery, used by the Lough Neagh Sailing Club as the starting mark for their boat races.

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3

11.3 km

Craigavon Balancing Lakes

Highlight • Structure

Craigavon Balancing Lakes, referred locally as 'The Lakes' are a set of man-made lakes built in the 1970s to control flooding. The route around the lakes is entirely flat and …

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4

12.8 km

Craigavon Lakes Waterwheel

Highlight • Monument

The waterwheel at Craigavon Lakes is a historical landmark. It was purchased by the council in the 70s from the south of the Province and refurbished to provide energy to …

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5

20.3 km

Shortcut

Highlight • Trail

B

23.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

4.48 km

2.66 km

2.63 km

2.52 km

1.28 km

165 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

7.06 km

4.11 km

1.38 km

627 m

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Weather

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Tuesday 6 October

13°C

4°C

32 %

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