MTB Trails in in Cork?

backtobass

Hi folks, is their anyone from cork could tell me if their are any good MTB trails outside cork city? I heard of Farran woods outside Ballincollig, would anyone know of this place, any info appreciated.........;)

TestTransmission

Sorted

http://www.ballyhouramtb.com/

Beached

To get to Farran woods, head out the Macroom road from Ballincollig for about 4-5 miles.You will come to a light up junction called Curahally Cross roads. Take a right hear and head up the hill past Farran church. Follow the road for another maybe 2 miles and you should be at the entrance to Farran Woods.
I used to live close to the woods, so I did a small bit of Mountain Biking there. It has a nice few forest paths and roads, but it is primarily set up for walkers and can be very busy at the weekends. I think there are signs saying no bikes allowed.
There is one narrow trail leading off from an outhouse near the Deer enclosure. It seems to be only used by bikes and heads off east roughly in parallel with the main forest central road. You can make a good loop using this trail and using some of the side trails that exist between the central raod and the lower road by the lake. The side trails have some very testing climbs.
Overall I dont think there is too much to recommend to someone travelling a distance to get to Farran woods. I believe Tracton woods near Carrigaline is far better option. (Never been there myself)

kakee

Try this website http://www.mbcc.ie/viewforum.php?f=9

Morgan

http://www.mbcc.ie should be able to sort you out.

Or even http://www.mtbwestcork.com.

Dr.Millah

Garryduff, Traction
some good trails on each.