Slieve Bloom KOM Segment – Top of the Slieve Bloom Climb loop from Tullamore

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Slieve Bloom KOM Segment – Top of the Slieve Bloom Climb loop from Tullamore

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Slieve Bloom KOM Segment – Top of the Slieve Bloom Climb loop from Tullamore

05:23

109km

1,490m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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784 m

Tullamore

Highlight • Settlement

Gorgeous town perched on the banks of the Grand Canal Way filled with colourful shops and houses, an attractive town square, and the mighty Charleville Forest Castle located just a short distance from town.

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24.2 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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24.5 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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28.2 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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38.4 km

Top of the Slieve Bloom Climb

Highlight • Summit

If you’re a looking to have a bit of a huff and puff through the Slieve Bloom hills then look no further as this is a cracking outing and a good climb.

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60.2 km

Glendine Gap

Mountain Pass

63.8 km

Cummen

Highlight • Summit

80.0 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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103 km

Clonad Wood

Forest

106 km