Portumna Forest Park - Woodland Cycling Trail
Grade
Easy
Length
2.3 km
Time
15 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
10 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Blue
Start Point
Forest Park Car Park
Finish Point
Forest Park Car Park
Nearest Town to Start
Portumna
Grid Ref.
M 839 036
Lat. and Long.
53.0828681, -8.2411536
This trail can be used by family cycling groups. The surface is gravel; tarred forest road, wide timber boardwalk and there is a narrow section of trail. The gradient is minimal. It begins along a two-way section and includes an open area, the viewing platform and the duck pond. The viewing platform looks out across Lough Derg and its islands and southwards towards Terryglass while to the right the main expanse of the lake can be seen.
This trail is open and flowing with gentle gradients and, while not technically challenging, is best experienced on a mountain bike.
External Links
Facilities
In Portumna Town: All services
At trailhead: Car parking, toilets, picnic site
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 53
Public Transportation
Bus Eireann bus, Local Link bus, Kearns Transport bus, The Local Bus