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The best MTB trails in Cork

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Mountain biking in Cork is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Munster. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, we’ve …

Last updated: October 4, 2025

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1. Ballyhoura Canon Sheehan — Seefin Mountains and Castlepook loop

33.9km

03:11

730m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Garryduff Woods Forest loop from Harty's Quay

6.68km

00:36

130m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Priest´s Leap from Glengarriff — Barraboy Mountains loop

32.7km

03:01

1,030m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4. Mallow to Knockaraura Forest — Blackwater river loop

35.1km

02:47

580m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Glengarriff to Sugarloaf Mountain — Caha Mountains loop

30.6km

02:50

820m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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6. Gougane Barra Lake to Foilastookeen — Slí Gaeltacht Mhuscraí loop

17.1km

01:46

570m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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7. Seven Heads loop from Timoleague

33.2km

02:24

440m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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8. Rostellan Forest — loop

10.5km

00:46

80m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Monastery Gardens and James Fort loop from Kinsale

9.19km

00:42

140m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Mallow — Knockaroura Hilltop loop

14.6km

01:08

240m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in Cork

1. Ballyhoura Canon Sheehan — Seefin Mountains and Castlepook loop

2. Garryduff Woods Forest loop from Harty's Quay

3. Priest´s Leap from Glengarriff — Barraboy Mountains loop

4. Mallow to Knockaraura Forest — Blackwater river loop

5. Glengarriff to Sugarloaf Mountain — Caha Mountains loop

6. Gougane Barra Lake to Foilastookeen — Slí Gaeltacht Mhuscraí loop

7. Seven Heads loop from Timoleague

8. Rostellan Forest — loop

9. Monastery Gardens and James Fort loop from Kinsale

10. Mallow — Knockaroura Hilltop loop

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