Greenwood Blue Loop (7km)
The entry-level loop and the perfect introduction to Ballyhoura. Fast and flowing with some tight, technical sections. Takes 30–90 minutes with 100m of climbing. Waymarked with a blue circle.
Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails
4.9 (280)
See all
See all
About
Ireland's largest mountain bike trail network — 98km of purpose-built singletrack weaving through the Ballyhoura hills with panoramic views over Limerick and Cork.
Things to Do
Mountrussell Blue Loop (17km)
A more demanding blue route that builds on Greenwood, adding rockier, narrower and steeper terrain. Includes trails like Dessert, Easy Peeler, DLR and All Aboard. Allow 1–2 hours.
Garrane Red Loop (35km)
A challenging red route with long, fast singletrack descents and demanding climbs. Features Super D, Cliff Hanger, Forest Gump and Pump & Grind. Takes 1.5–3 hours. Not for novices.
Castlepook Red Route (51km)
The ultimate Ballyhoura challenge — the longest, most demanding loop reaching the southern fringes of the forest. Includes Streamhill, Switchbacker, Superman and River Run. Allow 3–5 hours.
Black Grade Trails (15km)
Five severe, expert-only trails — Scott's Pine, Car Door, Toto, Sledge and Hammer — located close to the trailhead. Steep, narrow, with drop-offs. For highly experienced riders only.
Walking Trails
Three waymarked walking loops start from the same trailhead: the family-friendly Nature Trail (2km, 40 min), the Greenwood Trail (4.8km, 1hr 50min) through forest and streams, and the strenuous Blackrock Loop (11km, 3hr 30min).
Bike Hire & Shop
Trailriders operates on-site with a fleet of hardtails (€40), full-suspension bikes (€75), e-bikes (€95) and gravel bikes (€45). Price includes helmet and toolkit. Open Thu–Fri 9:30am–5pm, Sat–Sun & bank holidays 9am–5pm. Photo ID and credit card required for premium rentals.
Plan Your Visit
- Hours: Car park open daily 08:00–22:00 sharp, year-round.
- Admission: Trail access is free; parking costs €5 per car.
- Parking: Secure car park at the trailhead near Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick. €5 per car, contactless payment only. CCTV-monitored.
- Food: Trailriders' on-site coffee shop serves hot/cold drinks and energy bars. No lunch food on site. Full meals and trail-friendly accommodation available in nearby villages: Ardpatrick, Kilfinane, and Kilmallock.
Getting Around
Watch More
See it on the map
Load the interactive map to explore this place location.
