Mountain Biking in Limerick
Limerick has 1 named spot and 14 registered trails for mountain biking.
Where to go
Ballyhoura
The largest waymarked trail network in Ireland, close to 100km of loops from short green routes to a full-day black. The country's default MTB destination.
Registered mountain biking trails in Limerick
The 12 longest of 14, from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register.
EuroVelo 1 Ireland - Atlantic Coast Route
2300 km · Very Challenging · LinearStarts at Newtowncunningham or Rosslare Harbour. Directions
Kilmallock Cycle Hub Loop 2
142 km · Challenging · LoopStarts near Kilmallock. Directions
Kilmallock Cycle Hub Loop 1
70 km · Challenging · LoopStarts near Kilmallock. Directions
Kilmallock Cycle Hub Loop 3
61 km · Challenging · LoopStarts near Kilmallock. Directions
Ballyhoura - Castlepook Loop
49 km · Severe · LoopStarts at Glenosheen Car Park, near Ardpatrick. Directions
Kilmallock Cycle Hub Loop 4
48 km · Challenging · LoopStarts near Kilmallock. Directions
Limerick Greenway
40 km · Easy · LinearStarts at Rathkeale - Irish Palatine Museum, near Rathkeale, Ardagh, Newcastlewest, Abbeyfeale. Directions
Ballyhoura - Streamhill Loop
39 km · Severe · LoopStarts at Glenosheen Car Park, near Ardpatrick. Directions
Ballyhoura - Garanne Loop
34 km · Difficult · LoopStarts at Glenosheen Car Park, near Ardpatrick. Directions
Ballyhoura - Mountrussel Loop
17 km · Difficult · LoopStarts at Glenosheen Car Park, near Ardpatrick. Directions
Kingdom of Kerry Greenways - Listowel to Limerick
16 km · Easy · LinearStarts at Listowel. Directions
Ballyhoura - Greenwood Loop
5.9 km · Moderate · LoopStarts at Glenosheen Car Park, near Ardpatrick. Directions
Common questions
Where can I do mountain biking in Limerick?
Ballyhoura. No governing body publishes a club or provider list covering mountain biking in Limerick, so we name the places rather than centres we cannot verify.
Are there mountain biking trails in Limerick?
14 on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register, each with a verified start point. The register records waymarked routes only, so unmarked water and informal routes aren't counted.
Do I need my own equipment for mountain biking in Limerick?
For an introductory session a provider normally supplies it. Beyond that, Cycling Ireland is the body that sets the standards for mountain biking and the place to check what you need.