Roundwood to the Stoe loop
Heading out of Roundwood along part of the wicklow way and around Ballinastoe MTB trail
Mountain Biking Moderate
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 598 m
- Descent
- 597 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 225 m
- High Point
- 489 m
- Gradient
- 5˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done all year round. From a low point of 225 m to the maximum altitude of 489 m, the route covers 23 km, 598 vertical metres of ascent and 597 vertical metres of descent.
Description
You could drop into "Pump & Grind" or "Expressway" once you're warmed up from the climb, if that floats your boat, but you don't have to be an avid, expert downhill MTB enthusiast to enjoy this cool ride out
Difficulty
Moderate
Mostly stable trail tread with some variability, with unavoidable obstacles 8in/20cm tall or less. Other obstacles such as rock gullies and steep sections may exist. Ideal for lower intermediate riders.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- In the forest
- Road sections
- Wet-weather friendly
- Roots
- Rock Rolls