Ballinastoe

Mountain Biking
Start Point: the Nountain Bike Trail is a loop trail: (16.kms, 2.5hrs, Difficult)
If you like funky fun single track trails, you are the right place. Forest road climbs lead you into tight twisty single track with loads of ups and downs, tight turns and technical rocky bits. This is a network of purpose-built single track trails and forest roads that are designated for use by mountain bikes on a way-marked circular route of 16km in length.
The way-marked loop includes long climbs and descents over a wide variety of sometimes difficult terrain on trails that are only suitable for mountain bikes i.e. bikes with 26inch wheels, knobbly tyres and flat handlebars.
Roughly 9km of the way-marked loop is single track and these sections are narrow, sometimes steep trails of not more than 1m in width. On these sections, you will also experience variable surfaces including rocks, mud, roots, loose stones and gravel and they may become slippery in wet weather.
The way-marked loop accesses high and sometimes exposed ground in remote situations and both bike and rider should be prepared for any eventuality. Please ensure that your bike is in good working order and that you have an appropriate fitness and skill level to undertake these trails.