Taste of Ulster (WPFG Edition) - Discover Northern Ireland

Whether you’re an athlete or a visitor, youwon’t want to miss the world-famousMountains of Mourne where they sweepdown to the sea. They’re just 40 minutes’drive from Belfast, but then you can get onyour bikes and work up a real appetite forsome scrummy local food.The “Mourne Foods Cycle Trail” has beendevised by Enniskeen Country House hotel.They’ve teamed up with local food producersto showcase the wonderful artisan food in thearea. This active food trail combines gentlecycling, breathtaking scenery and simplydelicious food!Stop off with local producers, hear theirstories, get the chance to buy directly fromthe farmer, and then store your provisions inthe specially provided bike panniers all addsto this unique memorable experience.This trail is self-guided. You don’t have to besuper-fit. It’s all gently cycling either downhillor on flat ground. Electric bikes are availabletoo, so there are definitely no excuses!What are you waiting for? Get on your bike!A free shuttle bus takes you to the start pointat Spelga Dam in the heart of the Mournesand from there it is all downhill through thebeautiful Shimna valley and back down to theIrish Sea in Newcastle.PRICE £30 per person including bike hire,pannier, food tasting, trail pack and freeshuttle busCall: +44 (0)28 4372 3933www.nigoodfood.com | Guide 2013 167