BIKE & HIKE
Nestled in the foothills of The Slieve Bloom Mountains, Kinnitty Castle is the perfect location for those looking to enjoy the unparalleled beauty of forest paths, folling hills and breathtaking scenery.
Walking Trails
Get off the beaten track and submerse yourself in the natural unspoilt and uncongested Slieve Bloom Mountains where there are a great choice of walking and hiking trails ranging in distance from 4km to 75km. Choose from 17 Slieve Bloom Looped Walks of varying length from trailheads at Kinnitty, Cadamstown, Clonaslee, Glenbarrow and Monicknew. Tthere are lots of walks around the Castle with varying degrees of difficulty. If you would like more information please ask at reception for a complimentary map. Packed lunches and guides can be organised, please contact our Reception Team on +353 5791 37318 or via email on reception@kinnittycastlehotel.com.
Mountain Bike & Cycling Trails
The Sliebe Bloom Mountains offer a mix of wide forest paths, folling hills and exciting single tracks, providing some of the best places for cycling in Ireland. Whether you are a beginner cyclist looking for a fun, an adventurous day out in the beautiful countryside, or are an experienced mountain biker seeking a thrill through varying terrain blanketed by sprawling trees, the Slieve Bloom Mountains has the route for you. For more accomplished riders who want high-speed action, there are currently 35km of new bountain bike trails (MTB), with trailheads at Kinnitty and Baunreagh. These trails, which are waymarked in one direction and designed specifically for mountain bike use, vary in difficulty. They range from the grade trails:
'Blue' - moderate with some single-track sections
'Red' - Difficult/Severe, with challenging climbs and tricky descent
There will eventually be 100 km of biking trails to explore on the Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trail, so stay tuned for further developments.
Please visit www.slievebloom.ie for more information
Hike, Bike and Stand Up Paddle Board
Mid Ireland Adventure offers guests of Kinnitty Castle Hotel the opportunity to experience the best adventure activities in the Irish Midlands. Based in Kinnitty and Banagher on the Shannon, they provide a range of activities from Mountain Biking and Hiking Tours in the Slieve Bloom mountains to water based activities, including Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) safaris, on the majestic river Shannon. If you would like any further information or to make a booking, please do not hesitate to contact our Reception Team on +353 5791 37318 or via e-mail on reception@kinnittycastlehotel.com.
Equestrian Pursuits
Kinnitty Castle Hotel In Ireland can organise Treking in the Slieve Bloom Mountains or alternatively we can organise private lessons. Please let us know what your preference would be as we have good relationships with Equestrian Centres in the localility. If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact our Reception Team who will answer any queries that you have on +353 5791 37318 or via email on reception@kinnittycastlehotel.com.
