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Top of the Slieve Bloom Climb – Kinnitty Castle loop from Mountmellick Urban ED

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Ireland

Laois

Top of the Slieve Bloom Climb – Kinnitty Castle loop from Mountmellick Urban ED

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Top of the Slieve Bloom Climb – Kinnitty Castle loop from Mountmellick Urban ED

06:30

96.6km

1,440m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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21.1 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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25.1 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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35.3 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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43.1 km

Kinnitty Castle

Highlight • Castle

Kinnitty Castle is a 19th-century neo-Gothic castle northeast of the village of Kinnitty in County Offaly, Ireland. There are guided tours and an extensive park.

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57.8 km

Glendine Gap County Boundary Marker

Highlight • Monument

Glendine Gap is the county border between Laois and Offaly counties. It is at an elevation of 481 metres so it's a good old bike grind to get here but …

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61.5 km

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96.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

91.2 km

2.66 km

2.26 km

360 m

108 m

Surfaces

77.5 km

15.5 km

2.79 km

847 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Saturday 15 August

19°C

11°C

56 %

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Top of the Slieve Bloom Climb – Kinnitty Castle loop from Mountmellick Urban ED

The Cut Forest Recreation Area

Monicknew Valley Walk

Top of the Slieve Bloom Climb

Kinnitty Castle

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