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SaveTicknock offers up to 30 km of mountain and forest walks with some spectacular views of Dublin City, Dublin Bay, Bray Head and Wicklow Mountains. The forest has an extensive network of forest trails with pleasant moderate walks through the trees, it also has a tarmac road leading all the way to the top and is easily accessible for children and people with lower level of fitness.
Walk: Walking trails in this forest include Fairy Castle Loop, Dublin Mountains Way and Wicklow Way; The Fairy Castle loop (5.5 kms, 1 ½ hrs, moderate) is a lovely looped walk taking in the wonderful views over Dublin from Three Rock Mountain and Fairy Castle, traversing sections of the Dublin Mountains Way and Wicklow Way, before returning via the old rifle range to the car park.
Mountain Biking: Ticknock Mountain Bike Trail is a network of purpose-built singletrack trails and forest roads that are designated for use by mountain bikes on a waymarked circular route of 8km in length. The trails take the rider through beautiful forest and heathland with fantastic views over Dublin City and Bay and the Wicklow Mountains beyond. 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 The trails are waymarked in one direction, please follow the red arrows.
Permanent Orienteering: Tiknock has 2 permanent orienteering courses, Short (1.1 km) and Medium (2.6 km).
There are three large rock formations (Three Rock Mountain) just after the end of the tarmac road great to climb on and sit and enjoy the picturesque views over the Wicklow mountains and the coast. Further up in the area, there is also a Two Rock Mountain (536 meters above the sea level) with romantic ruins of the Fairy Castle.
Walk: Walking trails in this forest include Fairy Castle Loop, Dublin Mountains Way and Wicklow Way; The Fairy Castle loop (5.5 kms, 1 ½ hrs, moderate) is a lovely looped walk taking in the wonderful views over Dublin from Three Rock Mountain and Fairy Castle, traversing sections of the Dublin Mountains Way and Wicklow Way, before returning via the old rifle range to the car park.
Mountain Biking: Ticknock Mountain Bike Trail is a network of purpose-built singletrack trails and forest roads that are designated for use by mountain bikes on a waymarked circular route of 8km in length. The trails take the rider through beautiful forest and heathland with fantastic views over Dublin City and Bay and the Wicklow Mountains beyond. 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 The trails are waymarked in one direction, please follow the red arrows.
Permanent Orienteering: Tiknock has 2 permanent orienteering courses, Short (1.1 km) and Medium (2.6 km).
There are three large rock formations (Three Rock Mountain) just after the end of the tarmac road great to climb on and sit and enjoy the picturesque views over the Wicklow mountains and the coast. Further up in the area, there is also a Two Rock Mountain (536 meters above the sea level) with romantic ruins of the Fairy Castle.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
AKA: Three Rock
Land Status: Community Forest
google parking directions Access Info:
Lower OR Upper Car Park. You can also park next to Blue Light pub on the other side of the mountain.
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- Mountain Bike
96 trails
- E-Bike
96 trails
- Hike
47 trails
- Trail Running
47 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of 3 daysStats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 99
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 96
- Trails E-Bike
- 96
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 27
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 5
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 47
- Trails Trail Running
- 47
- Total Distance
- 35 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 23 miles
- Total Descent
- 13,906 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,205 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,783 ft
- Reports
- 3,828
- Photos
- 137
- Completed Counter
- 30,471
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Video: Behind the Scenes of Building Greg Callaghan's Dream Trail
Mar 19, 2025 from pinkbike.com
Part 1 of a 3-part series documenting the whole process, from designing, building, and testing all the way up to opening the trail.
Popular Ticknock Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 1,119 ft • 0 ft • 917 •
The best well known and flowy trail around. Transformed some couple years ago from a tech trail with the adage of big berms and smooth flowing lines and extended all the way down to the Biking.ie hut. The surface is firm and...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 577 ft • 0 ft • 781 •
Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features rock face. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 243 ft • 772 •
Part of the Ticknock trail center oficial trail is broadly used by most of riders to start their ride in the area. It connects to several natural trails. The descent section is fast and fun with some small rockgardens and features.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1,312 ft • 0 ft • 715 •
last section of Ticknock MTB trail that leaves you right next to the cafe and bike wash area
• 95 ★ 4.4 • 4,948 ft • 201 ft • 674 •
Second section of the official trail center trail. Climb only trail with no major obstacles or difficulties. Is not a shared trail but you may find hikers on it, be respectful even if you have priority.
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 4,452 ft • 45 ft • 661 •
Bike only trail part of the official trail center marked trails in Ticknock. Recently revamped is fun and fast. No big obstacles, good trail for novice-mid level riders. Can be done on gravel bike and if you are a masochist, also on CX
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 1,306 ft • 16 ft • 621 •
Popular red difficulty machine groomed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 16 ft black diamond climb. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 443 ft • 7 ft • 619 •
short fast last section of , be aware when crossing the tarmac road, bikes have preference but better watch out
Ticknock Mountain Bike Routes
10 miles • 2,089 ft • 5 • Loop •
Wednesday Nighttime spin for winter training and a social pint afterwards in Blue Light!
48 miles • 7,315 ft • 6 •
Loop from Mount Venus/Cruagh via Wicklow Way to Ballinastoe
51 miles • 7,431 ft • 0 •
Photos of Ticknock Mountain Bike
Videos of Ticknock Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fireroad | Aug 8, 2026 @ 4:26pm (Europe/Dublin) 3 days | Ideal | Blackwood01 | ||
| Skyline Lower | Aug 8, 2026 @ 4:26pm (Europe/Dublin) 3 days | Very Dry | Blackwood01 | ||
| Skyline | Aug 8, 2026 @ 4:26pm (Europe/Dublin) 3 days | Dry | Blackwood01 | ||
| Skyline | Aug 8, 2026 @ 4:26pm (Europe/Dublin) 3 days | Very Dry | Blackwood01 | ||
| Pumptrack | Aug 8, 2026 @ 4:26pm (Europe/Dublin) 3 days | Ideal | Blackwood01 | ||
| Dogtown to Dreamtrack | Aug 9, 2026 @ 11:18pm (Europe/Dublin) 2 days | Unknown | collinstomy | ||
| Skyline Connector | Jul 24, 2026 @ 4:56pm (Europe/Dublin) Jul 24, 2026 | Very Dry | AdrianPluskota | ||
| Tir na Shouge | Jul 24, 2026 @ 4:56pm (Europe/Dublin) Jul 24, 2026 | Very Dry | AdrianPluskota | ||
| Mast Climb | Jul 24, 2026 @ 4:56pm (Europe/Dublin) Jul 24, 2026 | Very Dry | AdrianPluskota | ||
| Homegrown Lower | Jul 24, 2026 @ 4:56pm (Europe/Dublin) Jul 24, 2026 | Very Dry | AdrianPluskota |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood01 | add | report | activity #101195598 and 4 more | Aug 10, 2026 @ 3:06pm 14 hours |
| collinstomy | add | report | activity #101116899 | Aug 9, 2026 @ 3:18pm 2 days |
| thatavatargirl | add | report | activity #101103043 | Aug 9, 2026 @ 10:17am 2 days |
| AdrianPluskota | add | report | activity #99917833 and 18 more | Jul 24, 2026 @ 2:29pm Jul 24, 2026 |
| hughperman | add | report | activity #99734863 and 3 more | Jul 22, 2026 @ 3:07am Jul 22, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | yup pretty sure they are gone quite a while. | Jun 2, 2026 @ 3:30pm Jun 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | The climb is a piece of work, 10/10 would... | Jan 1, 2026 @ 11:56am Jan 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | Completed on non-suspension Gravel Bike. 38c... | Jul 15, 2024 @ 1:20am Jul 15, 2024 | ||
| trail | Completed on non-suspension gravel bike. 38c... | Jul 15, 2024 @ 1:10am Jul 15, 2024 | ||
| trail | Completed on non-suspension gravel bike. 38c... | Jul 15, 2024 @ 1:07am Jul 15, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepaside village | 1 | 1.2 km | |||
| Tibradden Woods | 4 | 13 | 1.6 km | ||
| The GAP | 4 | 6 | 1.7 km | ||
| Cruagh Woods | 3 | 12 | 7 | 2.5 km | |
| Barnaslingan Wood | 2 | 1 | 3.6 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 96 | 33 miles | 13,901 ft | 22 miles | 1,204 ft | #150 | #1 | 137 | 3,828 | 7 | 25,349 | |
| E-Bike | 96 | 33 miles | 13,625 ft | 22 miles | 1,204 ft | #311 | #5 | 3,507 | 1 | 3,803 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 27 | 12 miles | 1,982 ft | 4 miles | 1,050 ft | #279 | #1 | 193 | 18 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 5 | 2 miles | 243 ft | 2,241 ft | 614 ft | #279 | #1 | 239 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 3,950 ft | 180 ft | 1,594 ft | 935 ft | #279 | #1 | 178 | ||||
| Hike | 47 | 17 miles | 5,541 ft | 9 miles | 1,168 ft | 3,620 | 432 | |||||
| Trail Running | 47 | 17 miles | 5,541 ft | 9 miles | 1,168 ft | #708 | #7 | 3,626 | 501 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Ticknock
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ticknock?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ticknock are:
- Pumptrack (4.5/5)
- After Burner lower (after rebuild) (4.4/5)
- Skyline (4.3/5)
- Blazin' Saddles (4.3/5)
- Boneshaker (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Ticknock?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Ticknock are:
- February (164 activities)
- November (154 activities)
- June (153 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Ticknock?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Ticknock. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Ticknock?
The longest trail in Ticknock is Devils Elbow at 2.3 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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