Welcome to Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail, one of Ireland's five national mountain bike trail centres.

Spanning in Counties Limerick and Cork, Ballyhoura has more than 45km of singletrack which includes 9 blue, 20 red and 6 black trails.

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Facilities

The Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails, managed and maintained by Coillte, offer various facilities to enhance visitors’ experience. These include:

  • Parking: Ample parking spaces are available near the trailhead for visitors’ convenience.
  • Information Boards: Information boards or signage offering details about
    the trails, safety guidelines, and points of interest.
  • Restrooms: There are public toilets on site.
  • Showers: There are showers on site.
  • Picnic Areas: Designated picnic area with benches.
  • Trail Maps: Maps displaying the trail network, trail difficulty levels, and recommended routes to help visitors navigate the area.
  • Bike Rental: We are not located on site but please contact us for group bookings.

While these facilities contribute to a more enjoyable and comfortable experience for individuals and families exploring the Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail area, please note that Coillte do have plans to develop a more suitable trail head building in the very near future.

Age and Ability

The minimum age we recommend is 11 years old and the minimum height for bike rental is 5’2”.

You simply follow the trail signs, blue, red or black. If you are unsure, perhaps check out our experiences page for a guided tour.

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Biker Friendly Accommodation

If you’re looking to make a trip to Ballyhoura we'd recommend the following biker friendly hosts.

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Ticknock Mountain Bike Trails

Ticknock Mountain Bike Trails

Located in the Dublin Mountains, Ticknock has more than 30km of singletrack which includes 5 blue, 5 red and 6 black mountain bike trails. The routes are all way marked and easy to follow.

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Trails
  • Blue 5
  • Red 5
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Ballinastoe Mountain Bike Trails

Ballinastoe Mountain Bike Trails

Located in County Wicklow, Ballinastoe has more than 25km of singletrack which includes 5 blue, 10 red and 5 black mountain bike trails.

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  • Blue 5
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  • Black 5
Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trails

Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trails

The Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trails span counties Offaly and Laois. The Offaly trail head is Kinnitty Village and the Laois trail head is in Baunreagh.

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Trails
  • Blue 12
  • Red 25
  • Black 5
Coolaney Mountain Bike Trails

Coolaney Mountain Bike Trails

Located in County Sligo, Coolaney boasts spectacular views over the Atlantic Ocean and has more than 40km of singletrack which includes 5 blue, 11 red and 4 black trails.

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Trails
  • Blue 5
  • Red 11
  • Black 4

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