Belmont Bike Farm & Bray Head – Fatbike Adventures HQ

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Belmont Demesne / Bike Farm & Bray Head, are the veritable nerve centre of adventure by fatbike in Ireland’s Ancient East. We proudly boast the largest outdoor pump track in Ireland in surroundings that have been the location for several Hollywood block buster films.
This cycling paradise is located in North County Wicklow, smack in-between the towns of Bray and Greystones.

If you’re thinking about biking in Dublin, we just happen to be on Dublin’s doorstep about 30 minutes by car/train from the city centre on the coast.  If you’re not in the mood for Wicklow then we also offer a tour in the Dublin Mountains.

Our Belmont cycle route brings you on hand crafted single track trails through the natural beauty of the Silent Bogwood forest up onto and around the top of Bray Head, and, if you’re feeling energetic even the Little Sugar Loaf Mountain. Bray Head promises spectacular views of the Irish Sea (even Mount Snowdon in Wales on a clear day), the Wicklow Mountains, coastline all the way North of Bray to Dublin, and South of Greystones to Wicklow Town and Wicklow Head.

There are various trails at Belmont, most are manageable for people with all levels of fitness. There is now also the option of using an electric fatbike which is a huge favourite for families with children ages 10 and older.

We serve freshly ground coffee in our bike shop & right next door there’s awesome wood-fired sough-dough pizza on tap for pre and post ride recovery refreshments.

Why not bring your own bike in for repair/servicing at our fully equipped bike shop and indulge in eating / drinking / riding of bikes while you wait.

Directions:

Google Map here 

Our address is Fatbike Adventures, Belmont Demesne, Lower Windgates Road, Greystones, County Wicklow A63 FX34

By Public Transport

  • By Train /DART Trains run every hour from Dublin City Centre.  You’ll be heading South of Dublin for either Bray or Greystones DART/Train stations.
  • Then it’s +/- 5minutes in a taxi or a 30 minute walk from either station. We highly recommend a taxi, cost is +/-€5 per person.
  • It’s well worth spending the extra 10 minutes on the train as this takes you along the seaward side of Bray Head into Greystones and is well worth the view.

By Taxi /Hire Car:

  • By road it’s less than a 30 minute drive from Dublin City Centre, 5 minutes from exit 7 on the N11.
  • The best way to get to us via Taxi, is to ask your driver to head towards Bray Golf Course, then find Fatbike Adventures on Google maps.
  • Taxi cost: +/- €25-€40 per person.

This tour route is great for big groups, families and people new to off-road cycling.

Price: €65 per person for Half Day
Duration : 3 hours

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Ticknock Mountain – Dublin

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If you’re looking for the best trail network to go biking in Dublin, Ticknock a.k.a. Three Rock Mountain is located a short drive from Dublin City Centre in the Dublin Mountains where some quality groomed single track trails and spectacular views of Dublin City & Coastline await.

The trail head & car park are 270m above sea level with the summit of the Three Rock Mountain at 444m above sea level. The three large rock formations i.e. the namesake of the mountain are nearby Two Rock Mountain at 536m a.k.a. the Fairy Castle.

This sign posted trail network is a looped route that starts and finishes at the same point.  The trails are fast and fun with plenty of features to keep everyone entertained (Coeunt).

Parts of this terrain can be quite technically challenging so if it’s been a while since you were on a bike, it might be worth considering either our  Ballinastoe Mountain Bike Trail or Belmont Bike Farm & Bray Head tour routes in next door – County Wicklow.

If, however, you’re looking for some high speed action with plenty of technical features then Ticknock is the place for you!

Directions:

Google Map here 

By Public Transport

  • If you don’t have a car the best way to get to us is via Taxi, your stop is “Ticknock Forest, Sandyford”.
  • Cost: +/- €25 plus €1 per person extra.

By Car

  • M50 Motorway Southbound: Take Exit 13 Dundrum off the M50, take the first exit at the roundabout, take the second left at traffic lights, keep left at next lights. Turn right turn up Ticknock Road, just after crossing M50 Bridge. Follow Ticknock Road for 2km and turn left into Ticknock Forest.
  • M50 Motorway Northbound: Take Exit 13 Sandyford off the M50, take the first exit at the roundabout, take next right at the traffic lights, continue straight through next cross roads, continue past Lambdoyles pub, after 1km take left turn up Ticknock Road, just after crossing M50 Bridge. Follow Ticknock Road for 2km and turn left into Ticknock Forest.

Duration
Half Day: 2-3 Hours

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Avonmore Way – Forest Trail

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The Avonmore Way is located a short drive from Dublin City Centre in the heart of Wicklow Mountains not far from Glendalough. This tour route is great for families and people new to off-road cycling.

This route brings you through some truly beautiful woodland & forest, alongside the Avonmore River to the ancient Clara Vale Churchand Bridge and back. The 12km distance is easily manageable for people with all levels of fitness and a favourite for families with younger children.

Price: €65 per person for Half Day
Duration : 3 hours

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Wicklow The Murrough

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This can be either a full or half day trip. We start at either Wicklow’s famous Gaol or the 8th century viking Black Castle, both are located close to Wicklow Pier. If you’ve seen The Guard with Brendan Gleeson & Don Cheadle then this is the very pier in the final scene of the classic 2011 film.
We head North alongside the working docks and hopefully catch a glimpse of Sammy the Seal blagging his daily fish from The Fishman before gliding effortlessly along the tidal river onto the Murrough for a quick blast on Ireland’s only outdoor pump track before continuing along the beach towards Greystones.

either 10, 20 or to 38 Km

 

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Wicklow – Ballinastoe Mountain Bike Trail

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The Ballinastoe mountain bike trails, near the town of Roundwood are located in the heart of the wild Wicklow Mountains, a scenic 45minute drive from Dublin City center.  If you’re looking to experience top notch mountain biking in Dublin or a stone’s throw from the big smoke with some of the most iconic landscapes in the world, spectacular views over the Irish Sea & Lough Tay, a.k.a. The Guinness lake, you’ve come to the right spot.

This trail network is a looped route that starts and finishes in the same point.  The trail accesses many types of terrain from open heather moor land on the top through thicket spruce and Scots Pine on the lower sections. If some of the views seem familiar you may well have seen them before! This area of County Wicklow is famous on the big screen as a location for some classics including Brave Heart, Excalibur, King Arthur and Into the West to name a few.

Ballinastoe is one of the original trail centres built in Ireland and due to some recent upgrades and the magnificent scenery remains a popular biking destination today.   This trail is good for beginner, intermediate and advanced skill levels.  If you’re looking for biking in Dublin or for something in closer proximity to Dublin then also check out our Belmont Bike Farm HQ and the Ticknock Mountain tour routes.

Distances from 8 to 18 Km

Directions:

Google Map here 

By Public Transport

  • From Dublin City Center you need to take the Glendalough Bus, your stop is “Ballinastoe Cross Roads”.
  • Depart: Dublin (Dawson Street) 11.30, arrive at Ballinastoe 12:30
  • Return: Ballinastoe 16.50, arrive at Dublin 18.00
  • Cost: €14 return (pay the bus driver)

By Taxi /Hire Car:

  • By road it’s less than a 45 minute drive from Dublin City Centre
  • Head South for Wexford on the N11 motorway take Exit 8 Kilmacanogue and head for Roundwood. After +/- 7km you will see a signs for the Sally Gap simply follow those signs & the above Google maps link.
  • Taxi cost: +/- €40-€50 per person.

 

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