The Best Mountain Bike Trails in Ireland

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Photo of Killarney, Dunloe Gap and lakes loop

Photo of Doonbeg Kilkee Ireland West Clare Loop on sideroads

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Killarney, Dunloe Gap and lakes loop

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Mountain Bike

near Fossa, Munster (Ireland)

Pete Goodyear

Distance

28.69mi

Elevation +

1739f

TrailRank

55| 4.5

Kate Kearney's Cottage, Head of the Gap, Lord Brandon's Cottage, Torc Waterfall, Muckross House & Abbey.

What a beautiful nature and wonderful photos I was excited to see your pictures Wishing you all the best, dear friend
mehdi.tabibvand

Great route, even though quite a part is not in particular for mtb.
c.koeleman

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Inishmore-Aran Islands

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Mountain Bike

near Kilronan, Connacht (Ireland)

Agata Avalo

Distance

16.91mi

Elevation +

459f

TrailRank

40

The Aran Islands are a group of three islands located off the west coast of Ireland in Galway Bay. The largest island is Inishmore, followed by Inishmaan and Inisheer. The Aran Islands are known for their unique culture ...
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Doonbeg Kilkee Ireland West Clare Loop on sideroads

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Mountain Bike

near Doonbeg, County Clare (Ireland)

tigin

Distance

18.61mi

Elevation +

604f

TrailRank

39| 4.33

Track mostly on quiet paved side roads with spectacular views onto the rugged coastline around Kilkee and the Atlantic Ocean. Track can be started from Doonbeg Church or from Kilkee via the Waypoint "Intersection" (from ...

Nice
almaydie

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10 mile plus cliff walk

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Mountain Bike

near Kilkee, Munster (Ireland)

mtcorbett

Distance

11.17mi

Elevation +

663f

TrailRank

38

This is a great route with fantastic scenery. Long upward section up Dunlickey road until the road diverges. Either direction is possible, but clockwise affords the best views Loop Head / Kerry / Shannon Estuary heading ...
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Knockmealtdown Mountains MTB 1

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Mountain Bike

near Clogheen, Munster (Ireland)

RUMcajs

Distance

21.00mi

Elevation +

3691f

TrailRank

38

Long 5h loop in Knockmealtdown Mountains. Start/End is on parking place near Clogheen. 1) flat dirt road in forest 2) long ascent on tarmac 3) "right turn" into wilderness and most difficult part of loop 4) return...
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The Great Western Greenway (Newport - Achill)

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Mountain Bike

near Newport, Connaught (Ireland)

Ad@m

Distance

20.79mi

Elevation +

509f

TrailRank

37

The Great Western Greenway walking and cycling trail is Irelands fastest growing and most sought-after tourism attraction. Running 44km around the Eastern and Northern stretches of Clew Bay in Co Mayo. It begins in the ...
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Walking/Cycling Loop around Burren National Park Clare Ireland

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Mountain Bike

near Glenroe, County Clare (Ireland)

tigin

Distance

14.94mi

Elevation +

1030f

TrailRank

34

On this loop around Mullaghmore (Burren National Park) you'll encounter nearly everything what the Burren limestone landscape has to offer: megalithic tombs, ring forts, endless stone walls, hidden green valleys, flowers...
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Carlingford, Cooley

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Mountain Bike

near Carlingford, Leinster (Ireland)

thierry.artaud

Distance

29.13mi

Elevation +

2841f

TrailRank

33

A wild mix of trails and small roads except the end were we had to come back by the road (16Km) due to time pressure. Beautiful views and complete wilderness...
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Royal Canal Way: Longford to Mullingar

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Mountain Bike

near Longford, Leinster (Ireland)

Miguel2012

Distance

38.72mi

Elevation +

220f

TrailRank

32

The ride starts at either end Longford town or Mullingar. Both towns are well connected by railway...The ride can be done as a loop by taking bike in the train at either end. The trains are equppped with racks for bikes ...
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Scenic West Clare Ireland

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Mountain Bike

near Lisroe, County Clare (Ireland)

tigin

Distance

20.10mi

Elevation +

1201f

TrailRank

32

Bicycle Loop including some of the most scenic backroads in Mid/West-Clare, Ireland. The beautiful views you'll encounter (weather permitting) reach from the Connemara Hills to the Kerry Mountains, from the Atlantic Coas...
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Cooley thriller 2015

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Mountain Bike

near Carlingford, Leinster (Ireland)

Ciaran Rodgers

Distance

32.00mi

Elevation +

4921f

TrailRank

29

Cooley thriller mountain bike race 2015, this race takes you from the village of Carlingford over the shoulder of Slieve Foye back into Omeath village from there a climb to the RTE Television Mast before descending towar...
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Sligo Way

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Mountain Bike

near Ballygawley, Connaught (Ireland)

RUMcajs

Distance

14.87mi

Elevation +

1453f

TrailRank

29

Sligo Way is suitable for walking, but much better for MTB. Except damp soil on on the start and then some board walk sections. Best place for start is Lumman parking. Begins with ascent, then plateau section, desce...
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BALLINASTOE near GREYSTONES

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Mountain Bike

near Sraghmore, Leinster (Ireland)

VilmaPro

Distance

7.79mi

Elevation +

1004f

TrailRank

29

12kms, MTB 'system', uphills for rewarding downhills with toboganes, ramps, jumps... you name it. Lots of electrics (August 2022... :( ... ) and lots of up/down dynamics... full head helmet type of geared people... well,...
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Ballyhoura White route

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Mountain Bike

near Garrane Cross Roads, Munster (Ireland)

mtcorbett

Distance

11.12mi

Elevation +

1611f

TrailRank

25

Great mountain bike route with stunning views. The Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails is the largest trail network of it’s kind in Ireland and provides 96km of purpose build way marked off road trails in the Ballyhoura Moun...
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Castlemorris Wood Trail .

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Mountain Bike

near Kyle, County Kilkenny (Ireland)

johnd

Distance

4.28mi

Elevation +

453f

TrailRank

23

A Hiking or Mountain Bike trail Up hill to summit at 174m , (570ft) From Kilmoganny Village take the R701 to the Grand Gates or from Knocktopher take the R699 to the grand gates , the track is used mostly for walking bu...
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Summerhill woods - HUUUUUGE!! potential for mountain bike trails

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Mountain Bike

near Summerhill, Leinster (Ireland)

Meath wheel builder

Distance

3.91mi

Elevation +

59f

TrailRank

23

These lines are just a little rough but on site you,ll get the idea of them and these are the lines you can see!1 in very obvious form but the place itself has huuuuge!! potential for mountain bikes and even BMX bikes. ....
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Around Doonbeg Ireland

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Mountain Bike

near Coolnacreehaun Bridge, County Clare (Ireland)

tigin

Distance

15.40mi

Elevation +

374f

TrailRank

22| 2.33

Easy track on mostly quiet country lanes around the coastal village of Doonbeg in the West of County Clare, Ireland. Track passes through boglands and along the Atlantic Coast with beautiful views up to the Cliffs of Moh...

Not good for scenery, just cycling poor roads in the middle of a bog. Ended up cutting it short. Would not recommend
briantrav10

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Westclare Landscapes including Cahermurphy Woods (near Doonbeg, Ireland)

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Mountain Bike

near Creegh, County Clare (Ireland)

tigin

Distance

16.97mi

Elevation +

787f

TrailRank

21

This track adds a mountain bike alternative (6 kms through Cahermurphy Forest) to the "West Clare Landscapes" Track (see description on my other tracks). Best start (with plenty of parking) is in Cooraclare Village.
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Dublin trails I

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Mountain Bike

near Ticknock, Leinster (Ireland)

toniforcano

Distance

6.36mi

Elevation +

1125f

TrailRank

21

Cycling from car park through main hiking road up to the top to catch the first trail. 4 sections of fun Red trails. No lap times chased, just cruising with some stops. Finishing at bike rental, option to wash the bike f...
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BALLINASTOE near GREYSTONES BLUE TRACK

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Mountain Bike

near Sraghmore, Leinster (Ireland)

VilmaPro

Distance

3.73mi

Elevation +

495f

TrailRank

21

Nice and smooth, but with ups and downs, jumps, herraduras.... perfect for initiation and for maintenance! :)
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Djouce loop (IRL)

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Mountain Bike

near Bahana, Leinster (Ireland)

kluster1

Distance

10.96mi

Elevation +

1739f

TrailRank

20

Nice loop around Djouce Woods in Wicklow - Technical in specific points but 100% cyclable. Note that I couldn't edit the track, so don't consider the last part.
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GREYSTONES TO DJOUCE WOODS

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Mountain Bike

near Ballynerrin, Leinster (Ireland)

VilmaPro

Distance

19.33mi

Elevation +

2343f

TrailRank

20

12km climb from Greystones, on roads.... passes by Kindlewoods then heads inland crosses over main road and then haaaard climb on Red Ln to the Great Sugarloaf car park, then bit more and nice heath - paramo - and into t...
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Burren MTB Route

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Mountain Bike

near Fanore, Munster (Ireland)

jay leavy

Distance

14.49mi

Elevation +

1893f

TrailRank

20

Nice MTB route , originally posted via video on www.vimeo.com/12105317 This is a shorter version, much of this follows the Burren Way and is on a Green Road Track and parts without a clear path have directional signpost...
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Ireland 3. Westport - Croagh Patrick from south

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Mountain Bike

near Moyour Bridge (Ireland)

Ivar Helleberg

Distance

16.44mi

Elevation +

2808f

TrailRank

19

Nice tour, mostly on small roads with minor car traffic (30 May 2010). Bicycle tour combined with a walk from the end of road to the top. I recommend following footpath up from the farm near the end of the road instead o...
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Cahir 2

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Mountain Bike

near Caher, Munster (Ireland)

RUMcajs

Distance

10.19mi

Elevation +

1909f

TrailRank

19

Some pictures from the trail on my server: http://rumcajs.ulfree.net/Webgalerie/2010-09-26_Cahir_Trails/
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