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Cycling in Sligo

Cycling in Sligo


Sligo's cycling culture is slowly taking off. Improvements have been made to Sligo's cycling paths,there is talks about a new greenway being created and a new national mountainbike center in Coolaney is going to be build.
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From recreational to competitive cycling

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Cycling Clubs

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Mountain Bike Clubs

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Cycling Safety

Coolaney MTB Trail Network

Coolaney MTB Trail network is a purposed built singletrack forest roads and trails network designed for mountain bikes. Follow the waymarked circular routes through the Ox Mountains. Enjoy a thrilling ride through forests, along heathland and admire the amazing views across Sligo bay

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Cycling routes

Lissadell & Raghley Cycle route (59 km)

Admire the coastal scenery around Raghley, visit Lissadell house and discover the amazing gardens and house or enjoy a cup of tea and cake in the fabulous tearoom.
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Lough Gill Cycle route (40 km)

Cycle around Lough Gill, a stunning lake which has featured in WB Yeats poems.
​This route will also take you through County Leitrim where you can visit Parke's castle
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Knocknarea Loop Cycle route (21 km)

Cycle around Knocknarea, visit Carrowmore megalithic cemetery , one of ireland's largest and oldest megalithic cemeteries.
Stop off in the seaside village of Strandhill, a surfers mecca overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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Sligo's 3 forest cycle route (39 km)

Leaving Sligo town, this route takes you through Union Wood, Slish Wood and past Dooney Rock.
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Admire Ballygawley lake and Lough Gill along the route, stop for a picnic or watch deer cross the road.
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