Derroura Mountain Bike Trail

Connemara Mountain Bike Track 🚵

Derroura Mountain Bike Trail Network, over 16 kms in length, lies at the gateway to Connemara. The trails here will offer you amazing views north into the Maam Valley and westwards to the Twelve Pins. Derroura offers you some incredible mountain biking in some of the most spectacular scenery in Connemara. You will face long climbs and thrilling descents with great views overlooking the entire of Lough Corrib from the halfway point of the trails. Either bring your own bike or hire a mountain bike from Oughterard at Derroura Mountain Bike Hire near Recess. The Trail is free to cycle on & parking is free too. Rain gear is advisable. The Trail consists of road track & cycle trail so a handy tip is to take a photo of the trail map which is found right of the gates in the car park so you won’t get lost on your way around the trail.

The trails are located approximately 7kms to the west of Oughterard between the N59 road and Lough Corrib in Co. Galway. From Galway, take the N59 (Clifden) road for 25kms to reach Oughterard. Go straight through the town and continue on the N59 for 7kms, where you will reach the entrance to the car-park and trailhead on the right hand side. The entrance is directly opposite the lay-by at Lough Bofin.

Bike hire for Derroura Mountain Bike Trail

Contact: Bernie McDonagh
Address: Letterfore, Recess, Galway, Ireland
Phone: 087 227 3144
Email: [email protected]

Interactive Trail Map

Derroura Bike Trail Map

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Derroura Bike Trail video

More info about Derroura MTB Trail

See the Coillte website for more information.

Derroura Mountain Bike Trail FAQs

What places to eat are near Derroura Mountain Bike Trail

Derroura MTB Trail is situated between Oughterard and Maam Cross and there are a few good restaurants and cafes nearby and listed below, where you can rest-up after your endurance cycle.

Powers Thatch Bar & Restaurant Oughterard
The Boat Inn Oughterard
Connemara Greenway Café & Restaurant
Peacockes of Maam Cross
Brigits Garden Cafe

What hotels are near Derroura Mountain Bike Trail?

In Maam Cross you can stay at Peacockes Hotel, in Leenane you can stay at Leenane Hotel, but the closest hotel to stay in near the trail is the Connemara Lake Hotel in Oughterard.

What other attractions are near Derroura Mountain Bike Trail?

The wonderfully interesting Glengowla Mines is only a stones throw (excuse the pun!) from Derroura and well worth a visit to explore the subterranean world and facinating geology of Connemara. Pine Island at Derryclare Lough is worth a stop simply to appreciate this natural beauty spot and to take some snaps. For those interested in hiking, Oughterard is the starting point of the Western Way long range walking trail at the Hill of Doon scenic viewing point. Also near Oughterard is the immaculately preserved Aughnanure Castle, a six-storey tower dating from the 16th century. For younger holidaymakers, check out Brigits Garden which celebrates the beauty of nature with lots of interesting things to explore for youngsters along with a delightful cafe onsite.

Derroura Mountain Bike Trail

Connemara Mountain Bike Track 🚵