Things to Do around Lurgan

Lurgan offers a variety of outdoor activities including road cycling, hiking, jogging, and touring cycling. The region features dedicated paths in urban green spaces like Lurgan Park and around natural features such as Lough Neagh and Craigavon Lakes. More than 10 routes are available for exploration.

Outdoor routes in Lurgan have been explored by more than 6,000 visitors on komoot. These routes have an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 stars. There are 10 routes available across various sports.

Road cycling in Lurgan benefits from dedicated cycle paths connecting to the National Cycle Network, Lough Neagh, and Craigavon Lakes. Routes offer a mix of flat and moderately varied terrain. A guide to specific options is available at Road Cycling Routes around Lurgan.

Hiking trails in Lurgan can be found in areas like Lurgan Park and around Lough Neagh. Lurgan Park offers 5 km (3 miles) of pathways through woodland and grassland. Guides for hiking options include Hiking around Lurgan and Easy hikes around Lurgan.

Yes, Craigavon Lakes, located near Lurgan, provide family-friendly, traffic-free cycling paths. These paths offer views of the water and feature both asphalt and gravel sections. Lurgan Park also offers relatively flat pathways suitable for leisurely cycling.

Lurgan Park offers extensive pathways suitable for jogging and running, with 5 km (3 miles) of routes through mature woodland and open grassland. The traffic-free paths around Craigavon Lakes also provide suitable surfaces for running. A guide to running options is available at Running Trails around Lurgan.

Lurgan Park is Northern Ireland's largest urban park, featuring 5 km (3 miles) of pathways winding through mature woodland and open grassland. It encircles a sizable artificial lake and provides a setting for jogging, walking, and leisurely cycling. The park is also a habitat for diverse birdlife.

Yes, mountain biking trails are available in the Lurgan area. A guide specifically for these routes can be found at MTB Trails around Lurgan. These trails cater to mountain biking enthusiasts.

The general geography of Lurgan is relatively flat, situated by Lough Neagh on a 'long low ridge.' This contributes to its suitability for cycling activities. Routes around Lough Neagh offer varied shoreline landscapes and gravel paths, while Lurgan Park and Craigavon Lakes provide flatter, dedicated surfaces.

For touring cycling options in Lurgan, a dedicated guide is available. This guide provides information on routes suitable for touring bicycles. It can be accessed at Cycling around Lurgan.

Lurgan falls under the jurisdiction of the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. The central telephone number for the council is +443000300900. Their official website is armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk.