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SaveCounty Limerick trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Trail Running and Hiking. Trails here are often exposed, loose and tight and twisty. Common trail features include berms, drops and jumps. Popular destinations include Ballyhoura National Mountain Bike Trail Center, Ardpatrick and Limerick.
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- Mountain Bike
76 trails
- E-Bike
74 trails
- Horse
0 trails
- Hike
58 trails
- Trail Running
59 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
- Observed Trials
0 trails
Region Details
- 50
- 3
- 13
- 4
- 6
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 77
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 76
- Trails E-Bike
- 74
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 51
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 58
- Trails Trail Running
- 59
- Total Distance
- 53 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 28 miles
- Total Descent
- 9,351 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,475 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,636 ft
- Reports
- 83
- Photos
- 37
- Completed Counter
- 3,405
Sub Regions
- Ardpatrick (67)
- Limerick (9)
- Cratloe (9)
Popular County Limerick Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 1,111 ft • 259 •
This loop is the perfect introduction to mountain biking with easy climbs and fun singletrack descents and is the shortest of all the loops giving a great flavour of the Ballyhoura Trails. It is essentially one gradual climb followed by...
• 55 ★ 4.7 • 7 miles • 836 ft • 229 •
The loop features some steep climbs on forest roads and singletrack as well as long singletrack descents. All of the singletrack trails have extremely varied and sometimes very uneven surfaces, including rocks, loose gravel, mud, water...
• 65 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 16 ft • 176 •
Fast trail centre like segment. Nice tall burms and a few air times especially if you are coming very fast.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 5,266 ft • 3 ft • 146 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features berm, bridge, jump and rock garden. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 751 ft • 0 ft • 146 •
Popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 4,255 ft • 0 ft • 124 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 876 ft • 11 ft • 118 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 4.0 • 4,262 ft • 218 ft • 95 •
Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating. It features berm, bridge, drop, jump and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
County Limerick Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 29 miles • 3,396 ft • 1 • Loop •
Castlepook Loop - Red Loop This is the ultimate loop of the Ballyhoura trails, being the longest and most...
★ 4.0 • 21 miles • 2,475 ft • 1 • Loop •
The Garrane Loop ventures westwards from Waypoint 3 taking in some long and fast singletrack descents as...
★ 4.5 • 17 miles • 2,293 ft • 2 • Loop •
Purple loop, called "Tech Trails" by locals. 27km of fun that includes the Tech Loop 1 and Tech Loop 2 and...
★ 5.0 • 17 miles • 2,262 ft • 3 • Loop •
Next progression in distance from Mountrussell loop
26 miles • 3,119 ft • 1 • Loop •
Streamhill Loop - Blue Loop The Streamhill Loop provides an initial detour from the Garrane Loop giving a...
11 miles • 1,377 ft • 2 • Loop •
Mountrussell Loop - Brown Loop The Mountrussell Loop is a more technical and physically demanding version...
Photos of County Limerick Mountain Bike
Videos of County Limerick Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChrisBan21 | update | trail | activity #106782084 and 1 more | Oct 28, 2026 @ 6:00pm 1 day |
| ChrisBan21 | update | trail | activity #106743563 and 6 more | Oct 28, 2026 @ 6:45am 2 days |
| ChrisBan21 | update | trail | activity #106727124 and 2 more | Oct 27, 2026 @ 7:49pm 2 days |
| TierneySgR9p4 | wishlist | trail | activity #105281657 and 4 more | Oct 5, 2026 @ 10:00am Oct 5, 2026 |
| TheNicolasH | wishlist | region | activity #103843581 | Sep 15, 2026 @ 7:00am Sep 15, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Good trail. Mostly rock steps and rock trail.... | Sep 12, 2025 @ 4:06am Sep 12, 2025 | ||
| trail | Lovey trail kinda hard to get though very fast... | Aug 13, 2024 @ 10:06am Aug 13, 2024 | ||
| trail | Best trail on the park | Jun 8, 2020 @ 2:22pm Jun 8, 2020 | ||
| trail | Fast flowing tight trail with a tricky left... | Jun 8, 2020 @ 2:21pm Jun 8, 2020 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k8 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge14 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k8 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge15 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge1 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Pumptrack Shannon | skill park |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 76 | 52 miles | 9,249 ft | 28 miles | 1,476 ft | 37 | 83 | 11 | 4,679 | |||
| E-Bike | 74 | 52 miles | 9,088 ft | 28 miles | 1,476 ft | 71 | 8 | 643 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 51 | 32 miles | 4,636 ft | 16 miles | 1,476 ft | 2 | 3 | |||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 4,068 ft | 394 ft | 3,953 ft | 394 ft | |||||||
| Hike | 58 | 46 miles | 6,483 ft | 23 miles | 1,476 ft | 75 | 80 | |||||
| Trail Running | 59 | 46 miles | 6,562 ft | 23 miles | 1,476 ft | 76 | 17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in County Limerick?
County Limerick has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in County Limerick?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in County Limerick are:
- Tech Section 1 (4.3/5)
- Tech Loop 2 (4.2/5)
- Mountrussell Loop (4.2/5)
- Freebird (4.1/5)
- Rusty Gate (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in County Limerick?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in County Limerick are:
- July (49 activities)
- May (48 activities)
- October (48 activities)
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What is the longest trail in County Limerick?
The longest trail in County Limerick is Mountrussell Loop at 7.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in County Limerick?
The best hiking trails in County Limerick are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in County Limerick?
The best trail running trails in County Limerick are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in County Limerick?
County Limerick has a total of 77 trails. Of those, 76 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in County Limerick to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in County Limerick?
The trail with the most elevation gain in County Limerick is Greenwood Loop with 1,111 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in County Limerick?
The trail with the most elevation descent in County Limerick is Greenwood Loop with 1,113 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in County Limerick?
County Limerick supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials.
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What bike services are there in County Limerick?
The following bike services are available in County Limerick:
- Club (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in County Limerick?
The steepest mountain biking trail in County Limerick is Trail with an average grade of 16.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in County Limerick?
The overall region status for County Limerick is Clear / Green. Out of 24 trails:
- Clear / Green: 24
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Can I ride an ebike in County Limerick?
Yes, County Limerick supports e-bike riding. There are 73 trails in County Limerick that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in County Limerick?
The most popular mountain biking routes in County Limerick are: View all mountain biking routes in County Limerick.
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What type of bike is most common in County Limerick?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in County Limerick are:
- AM (4 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in County Limerick?
The most popular Strava segments in County Limerick are:
- green loop .5km dh (6,538 athletes)
- Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive & Dodge. (6,428 athletes)
- Find your perfect Line (5,825 athletes)
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Are there local clubs or events in County Limerick?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the County Limerick directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in County Limerick?
The most popular mountain biking trails in County Limerick are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in County Limerick?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in County Limerick are:
- Greenwood Loop (4/5)
- Kids Loop (0/5)
- Trail (0/5)
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