MTB Tour of Kinnitty & the Slive Blooms
Get off the beaten path and explore the picturesque landscapes of the glorious Slieve Blooms by mountain bike.
There’s no Wifi in the forest but we promise you will find a better connection.
The Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Centre located in Kinnitty village, Co Offaly offers guided mountain bike tours of Kinnitty and the Slieve Blooms. All our Mountain Bike Leaders are qualified through Cycling Ireland and are certified Remote Emergency Care First Aid Responders, so you’re in safe hands.
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Relax your body and unwind your mind through a soul-stirring, mountain bike adventure that starts with a safety briefing in from the Slieve Bloom MTB Centre on the historic grounds of Kinnitty Castle before departing for Kinnitty Pyramid to hear how a replica of the great Pyramid of Giza was built here.
Under the expert guidance of a qualified MBLA Trail Cycle Leader, bike onwards into largely undiscovered, off the beaten track territory to explore the Slieve Blooms. Within this epic landscape that is home to Europe’s oldest mountain range and Ireland’s largest state-owned nature reserve, experience incredible views before a downhill run back to base!
Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Centre & Mid Ireland Adventure locations
Our riverside base at Banagher On the Shannon is the perfect location to relax your body and unwind your mind on the broad majestic Shannon while our second home in Kinnitty is the perfect setting to get off the beaten path and explore the picturesque landscapes of the glorious Slieve Bloom mountains. There’s no Wifi in the forest but we promise you will find a better connection.
Mid Ireland Adventure, Banagher On the Shannon
Banagher is situated in north-west County Offaly on the east bank of the River Shannon. It is 106km (66 mi) south-west of Dublin, 14km (8.7 mi) south-east of Ballinasloe, 27km (17 mi) south of Athlone and 85km (53 mi) northeast of Limerick. It provides a crossing point between Offaly in Leinster and Galway in Connacht. The name Banagher comes from its Irish name, which translates to English as “the place of the pointed rocks on the Shannon”.
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Testimonials
Thanks a million Jonathan for bringing Harvey and his friends out today for his birthday. They had a ball mountain biking around Kinnitty. And the stop for hot chocolate and cookies went down a treat. I heard they ate you out of cookies. Great day out and would recommend to any mother looking to keep a group of young ones entertained Thanks again!
Claire Grogan
“Highly recommended tour through the Slieve Bloom mountains. Jonathan was an excellent tour guide who showed us the hidden gems and history around the mountains and was a pleasure to chat to. Whether you are in the mood for a Sunday morning adventure or have a group of friends coming to visit the midlands, this is an excellent way to spend a few hours.”
Anna Rourke
“Just spent today biking in Slieve Blooms with Mid Ireland Adventure. Scenery, Area History, Good Company, and some nice scones to finish off!”
Mericia Fitzgerald
“Amazing experience thanks so much to Johno you were full of the banter and so nice to chat to along our route. It really was a cracking day with awesome friends. We will defo be back. Thanks again Mid Ireland Adventure tours, highly recommend these guys.”
Noreen Devery
“Service is second to none had a great weekend spent with family definitely will come back with more friends soon it will be available! Mountain bikes are the most favourite!”
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