Top six walking trails for keeping fit

Get fit on one of our challanging walking trails — Walk, jog or run your way to fitness

Have you set yourself the challenge of getting fit this year? There are lots of ways to improve your fitness level in the outdoors rather than the gym.

Walking, jogging, running, cycling and hiking can all be enjoyed in the countryside, coast and woodlands that we look after. Breathe in the clean air and put your fitness levels to the test with one of these more challenging walking trails. Just don’t forget to pause to take in the stunning view!

Chimney stacks at the Giant's Causeway, Co Antrim

Giant's Causeway County Antrim

Giant’s Causeway Yellow Trail

The Yellow Trail starts at Runkerry Head and ends at Hamilton's Seat, marking the perimeter of the World Heritage Site, and becomes the Green Trail and Red Trail in part.

Walk in the footsteps of giants...

The Giant's Ring path, Minnowburn — Stroll through fields and woodland to discover the impressive earth henge

Minnowburn County Down

Giant's Ring trail at Minnowburn

Discover the ancient and modern influences that make up the landscape of the Lagan Valley around Minnowburn.

Walk through meadows and rolling woodlands

Castle Ward County Down

Castle Ward boundary trail

An eight-mile trail that takes in some stunning sights around Castle Ward.

Discover our three-hour walk or cycle along the trail

The Divis ridge trail view across Belfast — Your run will be rewarded with spectacular views across Belfast

Divis and the Black Mountain County Antrim

Divis and the Black Mountain Ranger Run, Belfast

See the rich landscape and enjoy 180-degree views across the city and further afield.

Walk onto the summit of Black Mountain

Enjoy views across Fermanagh from the Red Trail viewpoint

Florence Court County Fermanagh

Florence Court Red Trail

A trail through the forest park at Florence Court which rewards walkers with views across Fermanagh and beyond at its peak.

Walk the Red Trail

Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House County Londonderry

Downhill Demesne walk

Come and enjoy a leisurely stroll around the stunning Downhill Demesne with its beautiful sheltered gardens and cliff walks.

Red Trail

Mount Stewart is typical early Irish demesne, with a wide range of open vista farmland, woodland, orchards, follies, alongside the house, and exotic garden. Since 1744, explore the demesne woodlands and farmland which have remained much within their original plantations and field systems.

Take a walk along the red trail