This trail goes from sea level to the 237m summit of Knockaphuca, with its Holy Year cross on top (lit…
- 10 km
- 3h
- 232 m
Challenging Trails in Ireland
98 trails graded challenging, typically 15 km and up to 241.8 km. Distances, grades and route lines come from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register.
- 98 trails
- 15 km typical
- 3,719 km combined
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Giant’s Grave Loop
Offaly
Belmont Way
Wicklow
Cosan Barr a Chuma
Kerry
Located opposite Ireland’s highest pub this trail follows an old bog road through a working sheep farm and up to…
- 2.3 km
- 2h
- 712 m
Donegal Cycle Route
Donegal
The Donegal Cycle Route is approximately 200km from Newtowncunningham to Donegal Town. The route is a section of the trans-national EuroVelo…
- 221.2 km
- 4 days (at 50km per day)
- 3000 m
This loop follows field paths, woodland tracks, lanes and minor roadways in a cluster of low hills above the village…
- 6.3 km
- 2h
- 250 m
This route offers cyclists amazing coastal vistas as it takes the old railway line, passes through the village of Stradbally…
- 75 km
- 5h
- 839 m
Ballyhoura – Black Rock Loop
Limerick
North Kilkenny Cycle Route
Kilkenny
East Kilkenny Cycle Route
Kilkenny
Inis Eoghain Cycleway
Donegal
Birr Cycle Hub Loop 5
Offaly