more stats
3,422 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-305 ft
Descent
00:03:47
Avg time
-303 ft
Altitude change
1,340 ft
Altitude min
1,647 ft
Altitude max
1,644 ft
Altitude start
1,342 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-26.9%
Grade max
2.3%
Grade min
246 ft
Distance climb
2,900 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:03:47
Avg time

Glitch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ballinastoe National Mountain Bike Trail Center
    Roundwood
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #21457 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #44219 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #123 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
    • #132 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Coilte

Big jump line with huge tables and large doubles. Mandatory road gap that you can just drop off.
Big berms and wide landing so it feels safe riding it.
Small Rock face step down. Amazing work done by trail breaker crew.

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 95 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
Status:
on May 11, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Glitch located?
      Glitch is located in Ballinastoe National Mountain Bike Trail Center, Roundwood, Ireland. It is part of the Ballinastoe National Mountain Bike Trail Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.10286, -6.25077.
      ▼ How hard is Glitch?
      Glitch is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 8.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Glitch?
      Glitch has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 305 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,340 ft to 1,647 ft.
      ▼ Is Glitch a point to point trail?
      Yes, Glitch is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Glitch?
      Glitch is 3,422 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Glitch?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Glitch. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Glitch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Glitch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Glitch?
      The estimated time to ride Glitch is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 3,422 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Glitch?
      Glitch is a moderately popular trail. There have been 741 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 864 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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