Mountain Biking
see things from a new angle with bac
Find your Giant Adventure in the heart of Belfast and beyond.
Where we Go Mountain Biking
Our centre in Barnett’s Demesne is surrounded by excellent mountain bike trails. You can have lots of fun honing your skills with our expert instructors. From beginner through to intermediate level we can help you progress through the green, blue and red trails including the new eTrails!
We can also take groups further afield into the forests of Tollymore Forest Park and lakeside trails of Castlewellan Forest Park.
Why Book MOuntain Biking?
Mountain Biking is a fantastic activity to test your boundaries and enjoy that natural sense of adrenaline that comes with stepping outside of your comfort zone.
Personal Development
Throughout each mountain biking session, BAC ensures that everyone has an opportunity to develop and strengthen their communication and interpersonal skills with the rest of their group. -Whilst mountain biking can challenge comfort levels, it allows for a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when you learn new techniques and increase your skills.
FAQS
Accessibility
BAC does not have any adapted bikes, however each of the local council sports development teams do and will be able to let you know about opportunities to get involved in inclusive cycling.
Safety
Our team are qualified Mountain Biking instructors with extensive experience in delivering safe and dynamic sessions to groups.
Age
The minimum age is 14 years old and there is no maximum age.
Photos
It is no problem to take photos at BAC, so long as everyone in your group is happy to be in a photo. We would ask that if you are posting to social media that you tag us. If you don’t have a camera, you can request that a member of our team take a photo and send it to you following the session. This will be at the instructor’s discretion.
You may also be interested in:
Team Games
Team games help groups to develop confidence and strengthen their communication and interpersonal skills.
Orienteering
A chance for all aspiring detectives to put their skills to use, get out in the fresh air and explore Barnett’s Demesne whilst racing against the clock to follow the clues.
Mountain Biking
From beginner through to intermediate level we can help you progress through the green, blue and red trails including the new eTrails!
Hiking
Explore Northern Ireland’s beautiful hills, mountains, forests and trails with an experienced BAC instructor.
Climbing
Climbing allows you to flex your analytical and physical skills, learning new techniques and navigating routes of varying difficulty.
Caving
Our artificial cave, the largest in Ireland is completely unique to BAC. You won’t find another one identical anywhere in the world.
Canoeing/Kayaking
The perfect opportunity to explore the River Lagan and Northern Ireland’s wider beautiful waters.
Bushcraft
An activity to learn new skills for survival in the outdoors from building shelters, starting a campfire with natural materials to cooking your own meal outdoors.
Archery
Archery is a great activity for people of all ages and ability levels to build up skills and technique.
Abseiling
Abseiling is a fantastic activity to test your boundaries and enjoy that natural sense of adrenaline that comes with stepping outside of your comfort zone.