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Slieve Bloom KOM Segment – The Cut loop from Raheen

Slieve Bloom KOM Segment – The Cut loop from Raheen

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Slieve Bloom KOM Segment – The Cut loop from Raheen

03:03

68.9km

630m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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18.0 km

Slieve Bloom mountain road

Highlight • Climb

A beautiful quiet climb with panoramic views of the surrounding Irish countryside.

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23.3 km

Monicknew Valley Walk

Highlight • Trail

There is a 4 km (2.5 mile) woodland trail here, which heads up through the 100-year-old Sitka spruce plantation and loops around the woods. You can also take a short …

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27.1 km

Slieve Bloom KOM Segment

Highlight • Climb

There are great views on the way up and the gradient is kind to the top.

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27.3 km

The Cut

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good view from the top of Slieve Bloom. There's parking and a few picnic benches to take a well deserved rest and enjoy the mountain ranges.

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27.3 km

The Cut Forest Recreation Area

Highlight • Forest

The cut is a well placed picnic area near the Ridge of Capard with stunning panoramic views across the midlands. There is a nice climb to here but it is …

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68.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.9 km

Surfaces

64.9 km

4.02 km

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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Slieve Bloom KOM Segment – The Cut loop from Raheen

Slieve Bloom mountain road

Monicknew Valley Walk

Slieve Bloom KOM Segment

The Cut

The Cut Forest Recreation Area

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