Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails

Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails
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Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails are the largest trail network of its kind in Ireland. 98km of trails including forest road climbs, tight twisty singletrack with loads of ups and downs, board walk, tight turns and technical rocky sections are guaranteed to leave you smiling.

There are two blue grade routes (moderate), the 7km Greenwood loop and the longer 17km Mountrussell loop. For those seeking more challenging red grade routes, there three options, the 28km Tech Loop, the 35km Garrane loop and the 51km Castlepook loop. The trails take the riders through beautiful forest and open land with fantastic views over Limerick to the north and Cork to the south.

The route uses multiple sections of forest roads and crosses many walking trails. You should expect to encounter vehicles and other forest users at any time. In general, the trail is exposed on the upper slopes and can be very windy in poor weather.

Please make sure your mountain bike is in good working order and that you have an appropriate level of fitness and skill level to undertake these trails. All riders should be appropriately dressed and wear a helmet at all times. Please ride with consideration for other forest users and control your speed.

Facilities at the trailhead include map boards, car parking, toilets, showers and bike wash facilities. On arrival, there is a secure car park with monitored CCTV cameras. There are also snacks and tea and coffee available for a reasonable price.

For bike hire & sales contact Ballyhoura Trailriders.

Note: There is a pay barrier at this Forest Park. Parking Fee: €5.00 Per Car. A contactless payment system is in operation. Annual Access Card €40.00 which can be purchased via Coillte website.

Park opening / closing hours:
08.00 – 22.00 sharp (Jan-Dec)

Download Mountain Bike Trails Map Download Walking Trail Map

Suitable for:

Families Adventure Seekers Groups
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Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails are the largest trail network of its kind in Ireland. 98km of trails including forest road climbs, tight twisty singletrack with loads of ups and downs, board walk, tight turns and technical rocky sections are guaranteed to leave you smiling.

There are two blue grade routes (moderate), the 7km Greenwood loop and the longer 17km Mountrussell loop. For those seeking more challenging red grade routes, there three options, the 28km Tech Loop, the 35km Garrane loop and the 51km Castlepook loop. The trails take the riders through beautiful forest and open land with fantastic views over Limerick to the north and Cork to the south.

The route uses multiple sections of forest roads and crosses many walking trails. You should expect to encounter vehicles and other forest users at any time. In general, the trail is exposed on the upper slopes and can be very windy in poor weather.

Please make sure your mountain bike is in good working order and that you have an appropriate level of fitness and skill level to undertake these trails. All riders should be appropriately dressed and wear a helmet at all times. Please ride with consideration for other forest users and control your speed.

Facilities at the trailhead include map boards, car parking, toilets, showers and bike wash facilities. On arrival, there is a secure car park with monitored CCTV cameras. There are also snacks and tea and coffee available for a reasonable price.

For bike hire & sales contact Ballyhoura Trailriders.

Note: There is a pay barrier at this Forest Park. Parking Fee: €5.00 Per Car. A contactless payment system is in operation. Annual Access Card €40.00 which can be purchased via Coillte website.

Park opening / closing hours:
08.00 – 22.00 sharp (Jan-Dec)

Download Mountain Bike Trails Map Download Walking Trail Map

Suitable for:

Families Adventure Seekers Groups