Derroura Mountain Bike Trail 

Derroura Mountain Bike Trail - Photo courtesy Coillte
Derroura Mountain Bike Trail – Photo courtesy Coillte

Derroura Mountain Bike Trail

 

The Derroura Mountain Bike Trail  Connemara stretches over 16 km and offers a truly exhilarating experience for mountain biking enthusiasts.

Spectacular Scenery

The trails provide stunning views of Connemara’s iconic landscape. From the north, you can gaze into the Maam Valley, while the westward views feature the majestic Twelve Bens.

At the midway point, you’ll enjoy breathtaking vistas over Lough Corrib.

Trail Highlights

  • Trail Type: Circular waymarked loop
  • Distance: 16 km (13 km on single track)
  • Features: Technical sections with steep climbs and thrilling descents
  • Terrain: Exposed rock slabs, boulders, mud, roots, loose gravel, and elevated timber boardwalks

This trail combines challenging climbs with adrenaline-pumping descents, all set against the backdrop of Connemara’s rugged beauty.

Important Guidelines

  • Access: Walking and running are only allowed at Derroura Mountain Bike Trail on the forest road network for safety reasons. Single-track trails are designated exclusively for mountain biking.
  • Safety Tips:
    • Always ensure your bike is in good working order.
    • Carry spare warm clothing, water, and food.
    • Wear a helmet and ride within your abilities.
    • Let someone know your plans, including your expected return time.

Whether you’re a seasoned mountain biker or seeking a thrilling outdoor adventure, Derroura offers an unforgettable experience.

Bealach Rothar Sléibhe Derroura

Tá Bealach Rothar Sléibhe Derroura os cionn 16 km agus cuireann sé eispéireas spreagúil ar fáil do lucht leanúna rothaíochta sléibhe.

Radhairc Spéisiúla

Tugann na gcosán radhairc iontacha de thírdhreach Chonamara. Ó thuaidh, is féidir leat féachaint isteach i nGleann Mháma, agus san iarthar, feicfidh tú na Beanna Beola maorga. Ag pointe leathbhealaigh, bainfidh tú taitneamh as radhairc dochreidte thar Loch Coirib.

Buaicphointí an Cosán

Cosán : Lúb chiorclach marcáilte
Fad: 16 km (13 km ar cosán aonair)
Gnéithe: Codanna teicniúla le dreapacha géara agus sleamhnáin chorraitheacha
Tír-raon: Carraige nochta, clocha móra, láib, fréamhacha, gairbhéal scaoilte, agus cosáin adhmaid arda

Cuireann an cosán seo dreapacha dúshlánacha le chéile le sleamhnáin a thabharfaidh spleodar duit, ar fad le tírdhreach garbh Chonamara mar chúlra.

Treoirlínte Tábhachtacha

Rochtain: Níl cead siúlóide ná rith ach amháin ar an líonra bóithre coille le haghaidh cúiseanna sábháilteachta. Tá na cosán aonrianta ainmnithe go heisiach do rothaíocht sléibhe.

Leideanna Sábháilteachta:

Déan cinnte i gcónaí go bhfuil do rothar i riocht maith oibre.
Bíodh éadaí breise te, uisce agus bia leat i gcónaí.
Caith clogad agus bí ag rothaíocht de réir do chumas.
Inis do dhuine éigin do phleananna, lena n-áirítear cathain a mbeifear ag súil go bhfillfidh tú.
Cuireann Derroura eispéireas dochreidte ar fáil.Cibé an rothaí sléibhe a bhfuil taithí agat nó más mian leat eachtra amuigh faoin aer,

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