Description
Ticknock mountain bike trails sit in the Dublin Mountains, about 30 minutes from Dublin city centre in the foothills of Three Rock Mountain, with views over Dublin City, Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains. The network is roughly 15km of waymarked singletrack and forest road: a 13km Red loop and a 2km Black loop for more advanced riders.
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Ticknock Mountain Bike Trails
Ticknock mountain bike trails sit in the Dublin Mountains, about 30 minutes from Dublin city centre in the foothills of Three Rock Mountain, with views over Dublin City, Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains. The network is roughly 15km of waymarked singletrack and forest road: a 13km Red loop and a 2km Black loop for more advanced riders.
The Trails
- Red Loop (13km, graded Red: Difficult to Severe) - Barn Stormer, Tom's Climb, The Devils Elbow, Blazing Saddles, The Pump Track and Skyline. Forest road climbs lead into tight, twisty singletrack with berms, rock gardens, roots and fast descents.
- After Burner (2km, graded Black: Severe throughout) - Ticknock's black-graded line, starting from "The Fork," with technical riding throughout.
Trails at Ticknock are occasionally closed or diverted for forestry works or trail maintenance. Always check the Dublin Mountains Partnership Ticknock page for current trail status before you travel.
Facilities
- Free car park, 145 spaces, open 6am to 10pm.
- Biking.ie operates bike hire, bike wash, bike maintenance and the on-site Trails Café at the start/finish of the network.
- No toilets on site. No bins - a Leave No Trace approach is encouraged.
Groups and Resources
- Check out the Facebook page for Ticknock Mountain Bike Trails.
- See the Dublin Mountains Partnership Ticknock page for the current trail map and status updates.
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