Trails
Welcome to our guide to the top biking destinations in Ireland! Whether you’re a beginner looking for scenic leisure rides or a seasoned cyclist seeking thrilling challenges, Ireland offers a wealth of diverse landscapes and trails to explore on two wheels. From rugged coastlines to rolling hills and ancient forests, each destination promises unforgettable cycling experiences.
Hover over a location on the map to find out more about the five national mountain bike trail centres in Ireland or scroll down to the carousel below.
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.
Trails
- Blue 5
- Red 5
- Black 6
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.
Trails
- Blue 5
- Red 10
- Black 5
Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails
Spanning in Counties Limerick and Cork, Ballyhoura has more than 45km of singletrack which includes 9 blue, 20 red and 6 black trails.
Trails
- Blue 9
- Red 20
- Black 6
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.
Trails
- Blue 12
- Red 25
- Black 5
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.
Trails
- Blue 5
- Red 11
- Black 4
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
Trails
- Blue 5
- Red 5
- Black 6
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.
Trails
- Blue 5
- Red 10
- Black 5
Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails
Spanning in Counties Limerick and Cork, Ballyhoura has more than 45km of singletrack which includes 9 blue, 20 red and 6 black trails.
Trails
- Blue 9
- Red 20
- Black 6
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 Baunrea
Trails
- Blue 12
- Red 25
- Black 5
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
Trails
- Blue 5
- Red 11
- Black 4