Castlepook 51km Red Mountain Bike Loop

This is the ultimate loop of the Ballyhoura trails, being the longest and most demanding. It goes right to the southern fringes of the forest and presents you with the biggest climbs and most rewarding descents. Be prepared!

This red grade route is difficult throughout with numerous severe sections along the route. The trails vary from fast and flowing to tight and technical. Frequently steep and narrow, with variable surfaces including rock, roots, mud, loose stones and gravel that may become slippery when wet. This trail is not for novice mountain bike riders.

This Loop accesses some very high ground and is exposed to bad weather so make sure that both you and your bike are well prepared.

Trail Start & Finish Point: Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails Car Park

Trails: All Garrane red route trails plus – Streamhill, Switchbacker, Flying Sauser, Superman, Slip n’ Slide, River Run, Full Circle.

Length: 51km

Time: 150 to 250 minutes

Degree of Difficulty: Difficult to Severe

Metres Climb: 410m

Trail Waymarking Colour: Red Circle

For bike hire contact Ballyhoura TrailRiders.

• Contact: Trailriders
• Ballyhoura Trails, Glenosheen, County Limerick, Ireland
• +353 87 2717330
• [email protected]
• Web: http://www.trailriders.ie/