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Black Hill loop from Blessington

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Ireland

Wicklow

Black Hill loop from Blessington

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Black Hill loop from Blessington

02:43

29.6km

720m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.3 km for 600 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.43 km

Blessington Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely views of Blessington lake (also known as Poulhapouca Reservoir) from the bridge. Good climbs on both sides of the lake to play around with.

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18.3 km

Black Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

Both Black Hill and nearby Sorrel Hill are great out and back run or hike outings and can be completed from the same sizeable car park at Ballynultagh Gap. These …

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29.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

10.8 km

2.98 km

297 m

183 m

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

12.3 km

1.41 km

445 m

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

12°C

5°C

25 %

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