This is circular and includes miles of singletrack trails with big climbs and big descents over a wide variety of…
- 14.4 km
- 2.4h
- 350 m
Difficult Trails in Ireland
16 trails graded difficult, typically 20 km and up to 2,300 km. Distances, grades and route lines come from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register.
- 16 trails
- 20 km typical
- 3,498 km combined
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Sean Kelly has made this route rightly famous. It is basically a circuit of the lovely Comeragh Mountains, keeping them…
- 106.9 km
- 6h
- 836 m
This route brings you through some of the most scenic and historic parts of the county. It includes the delightful…
- 107.6 km
- 6h
- 912 m
In the Republic of Ireland the Atlantic Coast Route (EuroVelo 1) – described here from North to South – starts…
- 2300 km
- 21700 m
This cycle trail follows minor country roads, canal side tracks and leafly laneways with rolling hills and mountain climbs as…
- 362.2 km
- 5 days
This route is designed for the experienced touring cyclist with four really tough climbs and some of the most scenic…
- 166.5 km
- 8h
- 1990 m
The North West Trail Cycling
Donegal
The North West Trail is a 78.5-mile cycle route through counties Donegal, Tyrone, Fermanagh, Leitrim, and Sligo in the North…
- 126 km
- 6.5h
- 1357 m
This loop traverses the width of the narrow Sheep’s Head Peninsula on laneways, tracks and mountain paths, passing through the…
- 8.6 km
- 4h
- 315 m
Stunning forest park with multiple trails ranging from easy lakeside walks to challenging mountain hikes. Features a picturesque lake, historic…
- 20 km
- 1000 m
A scenic 7km (return) coastal path between Ballycotton village and Ballyandreen beach. Offers stunning cliff views and is relatively flat.…
- 20 km
- 1000 m
Slievethoul Trail
Dublin
Scenic loop trail good for hiking, walking and running. Approximately 8km distance with easy difficulty level. Suitable for all skill…
- 20 km
- 1000 m