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Ballyhoura Canon Sheehan — Seefin Mountains and Castlepook loop

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Mountain biking trails

Ireland

Munster

Cork

Ballyhoura Canon Sheehan — Seefin Mountains and Castlepook loop

Moderate

5.0

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Ballyhoura Canon Sheehan — Seefin Mountains and Castlepook loop

03:11

33.9km

730m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. 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 33.3 km for 222 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.23 km

Seefin Mountain East Summit

Highlight • Summit

The most easterly of the Seefin hill tops, with celar views across the landscape below. Mixed terrain trails and some steep sections, but the views are spectacular on a clear day.

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8.88 km

View of Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to stop when you're cycling the Ballyhoura MTB trails. This is a great spot to stop and catch your breath before the last descent down to the trailhead. And there's a great view.

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18.4 km

Now it becomes tricky. The Garrane Loop with white markings is the third of the trails in the Ballyhoura trail network and decidedly more challenging than the first two. Narrow, rocky single trails and great views await you.

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25.0 km

Castlepook

Highlight • MTB Park

Castlepook Loop is the most demanding trail you can ride in the Ballyhoura Mountains. Steep climbs, narrow single trail downhills with rock steps, hairpin bends, exposed roots and elevated wood …

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33.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

13.5 km

2.28 km

1.26 km

Surfaces

10.9 km

8.32 km

6.69 km

5.72 km

2.28 km

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

4°C

35 %

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