Ballyhoura Trails
Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails are the largest trail network of it's kind in Ireland.
98 km of trails including forest road climbs, tight twisty singletrack with loads of ups and downs, board walk, tight turns and technical rocky bits are gauranteed to leave you smiling. The trails range from the moderate 6 km Greenwood loop to the demanding Castlepook loop, over 50 km in length!
Each of the loops are waymarked in one direction and are laid out as 'stacked loops' with each each loop leading onto the next and rejoining it on the way back.
Read the detailed trail information signs at the trail head to pick the trail suitable for you. The grading system used indicates the minimum level of fitness and competence required for each loop.
| Trail Stats | |
|---|---|
| Trail Type: | XC Trails |
| Nearest Town: | Ardpatrick |
| Time: | 1hr-8hrs |
| Distance: | 98km |
| Level: | All Abilities |
| Rating: | Not rated yet |
| Website: | www.ballyhouramtb.com |
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Trail Summary
Trail/Track Location
The car park and trailhead for these trails is located 2 kms south of Ardpatrick village in Co. Limerick off the R512 road. From Limerick, take the N20 south through Charleville and continue 2kms further on to Ballyhea. Turn left just after Ballyhea church and drive for 10kms to reach Ardpatrick village. Turn right and continue for 2.5 kms. Take a turn to the right signposted Castle Oliver view and the car park is 1km up this road. From Cork, take the N20 north to Ballyhea, turn right at the church and follow above instructions. From Dublin, take M7 south to Limerick and join N20. From Shannon, take N18 south to Limerick and join N20.
Other local trails worth checking out
- Mountrussell Trail - Ballyhoura (0.8miles)
Please note: Distance is calculated as air distance or "as the crow flies" the most direct route between two points, so the distance by road maybe slightly longer.