Location:

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. 

Parking Information:

No of car spaces: 30

Trail Details:

Trail Name: Derroura Mountain Bike Trail
Recreation Site: Derroura Mountain Bike Trail  [view site]
Trail Start Point: Car Park
Length: 16
Time: 1.5 - 3
Degree of Difficulty: Severe   (View Trail Grade Definitions below)
Metres Climb:  350
Attributes:  Loop Trail (Returns to Starting Point)
Finish Point:  Car Park
Trail Way marking: red

Cycling Route Grading Definitions

Easy
Gradients - Shallow
Surface - Compacted surface 2-3 m wide and forest roads
Suitable for - Occasional cyclists and families

Moderate
Gradients - Moderate with some steep sections that may have to be walked
Surface - Compacted surface 2-3 m wide with up to 10% on rough tracks under 2m wide
Suitable for - Novice cyclists and families

Difficult
Gradients - Steep
Surface - Width below 1m wide with a range of surfaces including rough narrow tracks
Suitable for - Good cyclists with mountain bikes

Severe
Gradients - Steep with drop offs
Surface - Mostly on rough narrow tracks
Suitable for - Expert mountain bikers