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3,652 ft
Distance
-328 ft
Descent
810 ft
High Point
-329 ft
Altitude change
480 ft
Altitude min
809 ft
Altitude start
479 ft
Altitude end
-9%
Grade
-21.8%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
3,202 ft
Distance down
361 ft
Distance flat

R&D Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Coolaney National Mountain Bike Trail Centre
    Coolaney
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #305228 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #178082 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #797 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
    • #444 in E-Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Pump Track, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Coillte

Roughest trail in Coolaney trail centre, focus and enjoy

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 10 rides
  • Last: Aug 18, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is R&D located?
      R&D is located in Coolaney National Mountain Bike Trail Centre, Coolaney, Ireland. It is part of the Coolaney National Mountain Bike Trail Centre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.19462, -8.61323.
      ▼ How hard is R&D?
      R&D is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for R&D?
      The trail has 328 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 480 ft to 810 ft.
      ▼ Is R&D a point to point trail?
      Yes, R&D is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is R&D?
      R&D is 3,652 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on R&D?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on R&D. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride R&D?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride R&D are:
      • May (3 activities)
      • August (3 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access R&D? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to R&D are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is R&D?
      R&D is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 27 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 32 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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