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Ballyhoura Bike Trails

Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails are the largest trail network of its kind in Ireland. 98km of trails including forest road climbs, tight twisty singletrack with loads of ups and downs, board walk, tight turns and technical rocky sections are guaranteed to leave you smiling.

The trails range from the moderate 6km Greenwood loop to the demanding Castlepook loop, over 50km in length! The loops between are Mountrussell 17km loop, Garrane 35km loop and Streamhill 41km loop.

Facilities at the trailhead include map boards, car parking, toilets, showers and bike wash facilities. On arrival, there is a secure car park with monitored CCTV cameras. There are also snacks and tea and coffee available.

For bike hire & sales contact Ballyhoura Trailriders.

Distance from Charleville Park Hotel: 10 km/15mins

Ballyhoura Walking Trails

The Ballyhoura Mountains straddle the borders of North Cork & South Limerick with views across the Golden Vale of the Munster heartlands. Fantastic loop walks available & now available is the new Ballyhoura Trails Guide App is your personal guide to the loop walks of Ballyhoura Country, where a world of outdoor adventure, history and cultural heritage is waiting to be explored.

There are 11 walks ranging in distance from 5km to 18km. These walks vary from easy strolls to challenging hikes through sandy roadways, woodland trails and forest paths. Click here for more information.

Distance from Charleville Park Hotel: 10 km/15mins

Clay Pigeon Shooting

In a hidden gem of breathtaking scenery, lies the best Sporting Clay bird Ground in Munster.

Clay bird shooting is where an individual shoots at special flying targets known as ‘clays ‘with a shotgun. It is a thrilling experience, demanding concentration, a keen eye and quick reactions. Perfect your aim and timing your shots and soon you will be notching up your ‘kills’. Of course these are not real birds and no one gets hurt!

www.lazydogshooting.ie

Mitchelstown Cave, Mitchelstown

Mitchelstown Cave is one of the largest and most complex cave systems in Ireland. On the guided tour you will follow ancient passageways and visit massive caverns in which you are surrounded by indescribable dripstone formations, stalactites, stalagmites and huge calcite pillars and one of Europe’s finest columns the inspiring “Tower of Babel” which stands some 9 meters in height.

Distance: 55.2 km /55mins

www.mitchelstowncave.com

Ballyhass Activity Centre, Mallow

Located in the heart of Munster Ballyhass lakes is your premier outdoor adventure centre. With its crystal clear spring fed water, natural limestone cliff faces and acres of green area it is an outdoor adventure paradise for all the family.

Ballyhass Aquapark is Munsters newest and most exciting outdoor water attraction. The aquapark has a custom built wipeout style course with two giant slides, blast bag, balancing logs, chaos, trampoline and many more. Bounce, run, slide to your heart’s content with family and friends.

Distance: 30km/35mins

www.ballyhass.ie/

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