more stats
3,350 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-196 ft
Descent
00:04:05
Avg time
-164 ft
Altitude change
1,240 ft
Altitude min
1,407 ft
Altitude max
1,404 ft
Altitude start
1,240 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-31.2%
Grade max
28.7%
Grade min
367 ft
Distance climb
1,565 ft
Distance down
1,325 ft
Distance flat
00:04:05
Avg time

House Bound Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ballinastoe National Mountain Bike Trail Center
    Roundwood
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #78847 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39330 in E-Biking
    • #343650 in Trail Running
    • #155446 in Hiking
    • #15668 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #366 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
    • #117 in E-Biking
    • #467 in Trail Running
    • #196 in Hiking
    • #14 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Pump Track, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Coillte

Time to get back to the start. This blue flowy trail will make you want to go up and repeat again. Last update by TrailBreaker trail builders (dec 2021) modified 2nd half to make fun as hell, huge berms that allow you to carry plenty of speed, berm after berm non stop.

Tags
BermsFlowyPump trackRollers

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 351 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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on May 11, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.29 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Feb 13, 2022 @ 4:24pm
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      Ballinastoe Co Wicklow 06/03/16
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      6:41 | 430 | Mar 11, 2016 , Roundwood

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is House Bound located?
      House Bound 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 53.10831, -6.23598.
      ▼ How hard is House Bound?
      House Bound is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for House Bound?
      House Bound has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 196 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,240 ft to 1,407 ft.
      ▼ How long is House Bound?
      House Bound is 3,350 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on House Bound?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on House Bound. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access House Bound? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to House Bound are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride House Bound?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride House Bound. The trail is 3,350 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is House Bound?
      House Bound is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,211 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,419 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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