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Mountain biking trails

Three Rock Mountain – Ticknock – View of Howth and Dublin Bay loop from Glencullen

Mountain biking trails

Three Rock Mountain – Ticknock – View of Howth and Dublin Bay loop from Glencullen

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Three Rock Mountain – Ticknock – View of Howth and Dublin Bay loop from Glencullen

02:24

23.7km

590m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.74 km for 284 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.06 km

Ticknock MTB Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

You can hire bikes for the day biking.ie and grab a drink and snack after your spin

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2

6.45 km

Three Rock Mountain – Ticknock

Highlight • MTB Park

One of the Wicklow Mountain range (and Ireland's) best MTB hot spots. Good trails with some good elevation.

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3

6.54 km

Ticknock Forest

Highlight • Forest

The Ticknock Forest at the gates of the city of Dublin is the perfect destination for hikers and cyclists. The forest forms the foothills of the Dublin Mountains and is characterized by firs and other tree species. You can get to Ticknock Forest from Dublin by bus 44B.

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4

8.23 km

View of Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view over Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains. The climb is a tough one, with varied terrain and plenty of switchbacks. Totally worth it for the view though!

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5

11.0 km

View of Howth and Dublin Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

11.1 km

Three Rock Mountain Summit Viewpoint and Trail Junction

Highlight • Summit

Best part of the day is a nice slice of carrot cake and coffee at the biking.ie hut.

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7

12.7 km

Burnt Forest Trail Summit

Highlight • Summit

8

16.2 km

Two Rock Mountain (Fairy Castle) — Summit

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful views over Dublin. Easy hiking and good trails from several directions. The summit is also known as Fairy Castle.

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B

23.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

6.30 km

2.13 km

2.02 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

5.81 km

3.04 km

2.79 km

840 m

785 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Tuesday 1 September

23°C

16°C

80 %

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