Location:

Adjacent to Portumna town, Co. Galway on the northern side of Lough Derg. Leaving Portumna, on the R352 heading towards Mountshannon, the park entrance is 1km from the town on the left hand side. The trailhead is located in the car-park which is 1km inside the park gates.

Parking Information:

No of car spaces: 60
Car park opens: 8am
Car park closes: 10pm (Summer) - 6pm (Winter)
Parking options: Restricted hours apply

Trail Details:

Trail Name: Bonaveen Mountain Biking Trail
Recreation Site: Portumna Forest Park  [view site]
Trail Start Point: Car Park
Length: 10.5kms
Time: 1hr
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate   (View Trail Grade Definitions below)
Metres Climb:  10
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