Ballinastoe Mountain Bike Trail

For thrill-seekers, what could be better than outrageous downhill mountain biking tracks, just a five-minute cycle away from Lus Mór.

If you like funky fun single track trails, then you came to 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 14km route.

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 remaining 5km of the way-marked loop are wide travel forest roads and tracks, with variable surfaces including loose gravel and pot holes. You should expect to encounter vehicles at any time on these parts of the loop.

Please ensure that your bike is in good working order and that you have an appropriate fitness and skill level to undertake these trails.