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Craigavon Balancing Lakes – Shortcut loop from Lurgan

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Craigavon Balancing Lakes – Shortcut loop from Lurgan

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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: February 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.32 km for 159 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.03 km

Oxford Island National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

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.

Tip by

11.3 km

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 follows a mixture of paved and gravel paths close to the shoreline, which creates some wonderful water views as you jog along.

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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 the local people. The wheel never got into full swing because of the lack of waterflow, however, in recent years the wheel has been seen turning for the first time!

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20.3 km

Shortcut

Highlight • Trail

23.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

4.48 km

2.67 km

2.62 km

2.54 km

1.28 km

140 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

7.06 km

4.11 km

1.38 km

594 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

9°C

94 %

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The Starting Battery