Ticknock Mountain Biking
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- 02 May 2023
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Overlooking the city of Dublin is Ticknock Hill. Ticknock is a favourite escape for Dublin residents as it is only 30 minutes from the city centre. Ticknock is the gateway to the Dublin Mountains and it also offers an extensive network of purpose-built mountain biking trails ranging in difficulty and technicality. Why not try out some mountain biking (or MTB) this weekend?
Ticknock Mountain Biking: Trails
There are two different trail networks on Ticknock Mountain. This gives you a huge amount of trails to explore!
Coillte Mountain Bike Trails Ticknock
On the north side of the hill, starting at the main Ticknock Carpark, are the Coillte Mountain Bike Trail. This network is 13km long and includes a total of six different trails of a variety of difficulties. Whether you are a day-one biker or are an experienced shredder there is something for you here. Coillte have graded the trails either red or black to signify the difficulty of each trail. There is also a written description at the start of each trail which tells you what to expect so you do not get a nasty shock! There are two upper trails, “Afterburner” and “Blazing Saddles” which offer stunning views over Dublin city top the north and the Wicklow Mountains to the south.
The Coillte trails are free to ride. A prior experience level is recommended in order to get the most out of your spin. if you have any questions about the trails call into the biking.ie cabin at the car park. Read More…
