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SaveWelcome to the Coolaney Mountain Bike Trail Network. This is a network of purpose-built singletrack trails and forest roads that are designed for use by mountain bikes on waymarked circular routes of between 3km and 22km in length. This is the first phase of an extensive trail system being built in the Ox Mountains, near Coolaney.
The trails take riders through forest and heathland with incredible views northwards over Ballisodare and Sligo Bays and up to Slieve League in Donegal. Continue on to open up views across Co. Sligo, the Dartry Mountains and ‘Yeats Country’. Forest-road-climbs lead you into tight twisty singletrack with loads of fast descents, ups and downs, tight turns and technical rocky bits, guaranteed to leave you smiling If you are new to MTB-ing, take your time, start with the blue trails but note that they are fast in places; the red trails are more challenging and are not for novices! The trails are waymarked in one direction; please follow the arrows.
The trails are developed in partnership with Sligo County Council and are funded by the Dept of Rural & Community Development and working in association with Coolaney Development Company and North-West MTB Club.
In June 2012 Coillte supported by Failte Ireland launched their Off Road Cycling Strategy. In this document, Coolaney, Co Sligo was identified as a potential National Mountain Biking Center.
As a result a Steering Group was established in Sligo to develop Coolaney National Mountain Bike Park.
The group now has a Feasibility Study and Corridor Evaluation (sponsored by LEADER and local businesses) which advises that there is a fantastic facility in the Northwest suitable for 76kms of 100% pure single track mountain biking trails and 3.5kms fire road. At this scale the park would be a multi-day destination for families and MTB enthusiasts, with massive economic benefits for the region (projected at 2.2m pa). Located 35 minutes from Knock Airport and on the Wild Atlantic Way, it is well regarded as being a perfect fit for the Northwest’s existing recreational attractions – surfing, walking, equestrian etc.
Other comparable sites attract 50,000+ visitors pa (Ballyhoura, Ticknoc, Rostrevor etc) and based on 76kms of single track this would be the largest and most attractive offering in Ireland. Our site will have access to the top of the mountain with sensational views overlooking the Atlantic, Easkey, Ballisodare Bay, Strandhill, Knocknarea and Benbulben. It will have enormous economic and commercial benefits for the region, attracting visitors to the Northwest from the UK and Europe.
The group is now at the funding stage for the overall facility with €5.4m required to turn this into a reality.
Various funding streams e.g. INTERREG and Cross Border are being investigated. Sligo County Council has engaged a funding consultant to navigate the various European funding options. Ultimately, the Steering Group believes it will be primarily funded via capital funding from the Government. The group have a business plan and an economic feasibility study completed and will be presenting same to Minister Paschal Donohoe and Minister Michael Ring in the coming weeks.
Coillte is offering the facility and have been incredibly generous and supportive in helping drive the project forward.
The Coolaney National Mountain Bike Trail Steering Group is asking for your support to help promote the campaign and and turn the project into a reality.
The trails take riders through forest and heathland with incredible views northwards over Ballisodare and Sligo Bays and up to Slieve League in Donegal. Continue on to open up views across Co. Sligo, the Dartry Mountains and ‘Yeats Country’. Forest-road-climbs lead you into tight twisty singletrack with loads of fast descents, ups and downs, tight turns and technical rocky bits, guaranteed to leave you smiling If you are new to MTB-ing, take your time, start with the blue trails but note that they are fast in places; the red trails are more challenging and are not for novices! The trails are waymarked in one direction; please follow the arrows.
The trails are developed in partnership with Sligo County Council and are funded by the Dept of Rural & Community Development and working in association with Coolaney Development Company and North-West MTB Club.
In June 2012 Coillte supported by Failte Ireland launched their Off Road Cycling Strategy. In this document, Coolaney, Co Sligo was identified as a potential National Mountain Biking Center.
As a result a Steering Group was established in Sligo to develop Coolaney National Mountain Bike Park.
The group now has a Feasibility Study and Corridor Evaluation (sponsored by LEADER and local businesses) which advises that there is a fantastic facility in the Northwest suitable for 76kms of 100% pure single track mountain biking trails and 3.5kms fire road. At this scale the park would be a multi-day destination for families and MTB enthusiasts, with massive economic benefits for the region (projected at 2.2m pa). Located 35 minutes from Knock Airport and on the Wild Atlantic Way, it is well regarded as being a perfect fit for the Northwest’s existing recreational attractions – surfing, walking, equestrian etc.
Other comparable sites attract 50,000+ visitors pa (Ballyhoura, Ticknoc, Rostrevor etc) and based on 76kms of single track this would be the largest and most attractive offering in Ireland. Our site will have access to the top of the mountain with sensational views overlooking the Atlantic, Easkey, Ballisodare Bay, Strandhill, Knocknarea and Benbulben. It will have enormous economic and commercial benefits for the region, attracting visitors to the Northwest from the UK and Europe.
The group is now at the funding stage for the overall facility with €5.4m required to turn this into a reality.
Various funding streams e.g. INTERREG and Cross Border are being investigated. Sligo County Council has engaged a funding consultant to navigate the various European funding options. Ultimately, the Steering Group believes it will be primarily funded via capital funding from the Government. The group have a business plan and an economic feasibility study completed and will be presenting same to Minister Paschal Donohoe and Minister Michael Ring in the coming weeks.
Coillte is offering the facility and have been incredibly generous and supportive in helping drive the project forward.
The Coolaney National Mountain Bike Trail Steering Group is asking for your support to help promote the campaign and and turn the project into a reality.
source: http://coolaneymtb.com/
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: City Managed
Land Manager: Sligo CoCo

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- Mountain Bike
17 trails
- E-Bike
9 trails
- Hike
1 trails
Region Details
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- 1
- 7
Region Status
Caution as of Jan 12, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 11
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 17
- Trails E-Bike
- 9
- Trails Hike
- 1
- Trails Trail Running
- 1
- Total Distance
- 12 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 5 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,425 ft
- Total Vertical
- 531 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 873 ft
- Reports
- 63
- Photos
- 44
- Ridden Counter
- 990
Popular Cooloney Mountain Bike Trail Trails
Mountain Bike Routes
title | rating | distance |
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Coolaney trail center upper reds+black | 17.8 km | |
Coolaney trail center lower loops + blue + black | 15.4 km | |
All Coolaney trails | 32.3 km |
Photos of Cooloney Mountain Bike Trail Mountain Bike
trail: High Road - Connect Four
50 |
Aug 10, 2022 @ 8:25am
Aug 10, 2022
trail: Northwest Express
118 |
Jan 5, 2021 @ 5:13am
Jan 5, 2021
trail: Junction to Reds (scenery)
178 |
Jan 4, 2021 @ 1:48pm
Jan 4, 2021
trail: Buzzard Aldrin
96 |
Dec 30, 2020 @ 6:13am
Dec 30, 2020
trail: Buzzard Aldrin
104 |
Dec 30, 2020 @ 6:13am
Dec 30, 2020
trail: Access to mid Buzzard Aldrin
98 |
Dec 30, 2020 @ 6:13am
Dec 30, 2020
trail: High Road - Connect Four
74 |
Dec 30, 2020 @ 6:13am
Dec 30, 2020
trail: High Road - Connect Four
79 |
Dec 30, 2020 @ 6:13am
Dec 30, 2020Videos of Cooloney Mountain Bike Trail Mountain Bike

trail: No Delay
579 |
Jan 4, 2021

trail: No Delay
3:36 |
68 |
Aug 5, 2024 , Sligo

trail: Yabba Dabba Doo
3:38 |
45 |
Aug 5, 2024 , Sligo

trail: No Delay
3:45 |
14 |
Nov 29, 2024 , Sligo

trail: Pump N Pedal
4:07 |
23 |
Nov 29, 2024 , Sligo

trail: Yabba Dabba Doo
3:29 |
10 |
Nov 29, 2024 , Sligo

trail: Northwest Express
2:12 |
10 |
Nov 29, 2024 , Sligo

trail: Buzzard Aldrin
0:43 |
14 |
Nov 29, 2024 , Sligo
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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Access to mid Buzzard Aldrin | Jan 12, 2025 @ 1:20pm Jan 12, 2025 | Ideal | Karlati | ||
Junction to Reds (scenery) | Jun 16, 2024 @ 4:38am Jun 16, 2024 | Variable | Karlati | ||
No Delay | Jan 2, 2024 @ 2:31am Jan 2, 2024 | Dry | Bazzpender | ||
Yabba Dabba Doo | Jul 15, 2023 @ 2:35am Jul 15, 2023 | Wet | Bazzpender | ||
Car park to The Hub | Jul 15, 2023 @ 2:35am Jul 15, 2023 | Variable | Bazzpender | ||
Northwest Express | Jul 15, 2023 @ 2:35am Jul 15, 2023 | Wet | Bazzpender | ||
Pump N Pedal | Apr 15, 2023 @ 10:28pm Apr 15, 2023 | Variable | slundy99 | ||
Ruby Rouge | Mar 6, 2023 @ 12:02am Mar 6, 2023 | Ideal | Murphysfruitnveg | ||
Baywatch | Sep 21, 2021 @ 3:34am Sep 21, 2021 | Ideal | cathalh |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date |
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Karlati | add | report | activity #64490030 | Jan 12, 2025 @ 10:23am Jan 12, 2025 |
DiarmaidY1hiM6 | comment | trail | activity #63968467 | Jan 2, 2025 @ 1:57pm Jan 2, 2025 |
rpalmer7788 | wishlist | region | activity #63797819 | Dec 30, 2024 @ 2:27pm Dec 30, 2024 |
cleggycyclist | add | video | activity #62435458 and 6 more | Nov 29, 2024 @ 1:34am Nov 29, 2024 |
Mike7P6LT9 | wishlist | region | activity #61035967 | Oct 28, 2024 @ 3:07am Oct 28, 2024 |
Recent Comments
username | type | title | comment | date |
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trail | Trees down | Jan 2, 2025 @ 1:57pm Jan 2, 2025 |
Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 17 | 12 miles | 1,424 ft | 5 miles | 531 ft | #2,959 | #10 | 44 | 63 | 3 | 1,093 | |
E-Bike | 9 | 6 miles | 554 ft | 2 miles | 331 ft | #1,948 | #9 | 57 | 3 | 66 | ||
Hike | 1 | 4,537 ft | 7 ft | 279 ft | 197 ft | #39 | 56 | 2 | ||||
Trail Running | 1 | 4,537 ft | 7 ft | 279 ft | 197 ft | 56 | 9 |
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