Ballyknock is a diverse region spanning areas in both County Wicklow, Ireland, and County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, offering varied landscapes for outdoor pursuits. The geography ranges from the western edge of the Wicklow Mountains with scenic views over Poulaphouca Reservoir to the expansive moorland and rolling hills of the Sperrin Mountains. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, jogging, touring cycling, road cycling, and more.
Ballyknock offers numerous routes for outdoor enthusiasts…
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Routes
4.2
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Average rating
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People visited

5.0
(5)
90
hikers
3.63km
00:57
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
(2)
47
hikers
7.98km
02:08
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
hikers
8.15km
02:04
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
49
hikers
6.85km
01:49
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
runners
10.5km
01:07
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

43
runners
11.2km
01:09
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
runners
17.9km
01:50
20m
20m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
runners
16.8km
01:43
30m
30m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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76.8km
04:55
790m
790m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

57.1km
03:36
620m
620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
14.3km
00:49
30m
30m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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6
riders
36.6km
02:32
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(2)
46
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

42
riders
64.7km
02:49
570m
570m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

42
riders
65.0km
02:48
520m
520m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

22
riders
69.4km
02:50
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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3
riders
42.1km
02:40
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
38.1km
02:27
480m
480m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
55.9km
03:31
720m
720m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
Ballyknock offers diverse outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Mountain biking. The region's varied terrain supports tranquil walks, challenging hikes, and scenic cycling routes. More than 3,000 visitors have rated routes in Ballyknock an average of 4.42 out of 5 stars.
Ballyknock provides numerous hiking opportunities, from tranquil forest paths to challenging mountain trails. The region includes areas near the Wicklow Mountains National Park and the Sperrin Mountains, offering varied landscapes. Specific komoot guides are available, such as Hiking around Ballyknock and Easy hikes around Ballyknock.
Ballyknock offers varied terrain for both touring and road cycling, including quiet country lanes and routes with significant elevation gain. Mountain biking trails are also present for off-road adventures. Cyclists can find specific routes in guides like Cycling around Ballyknock and Road Cycling Routes around Ballyknock.
Ballyknock offers options for easy and beginner-friendly hikes. The Cusher River area features tranquil forests with signed, easy paths, some suitable for pushchairs. The komoot guide Easy hikes around Ballyknock provides specific routes.
Ballyknock features diverse natural landscapes including the Poulaphouca Reservoir, the Wicklow Mountains, and the Sperrin Mountains. Glendalough, with its two lakes, and Peatlands Park, known for its unique bogland, are also notable. Historical sites like Ballyknockan's granite quarries and Gosford Castle add cultural interest.
Routes in Ballyknock have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 3,000 visitors who have explored the region's trails and paths.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Ballyknock to help users discover routes. These include Hiking around Ballyknock, Running Trails around Ballyknock, and MTB Trails around Ballyknock.
For information related to Ballyknocken House, Cookery School & Farm in County Wicklow, the official website is ballyknocken.com. There is no single unified tourism website for the broader Ballyknock region spanning both Ireland and Northern Ireland.
For inquiries related to Ballyknocken House, Cookery School & Farm in County Wicklow, the phone number is +353 404 44627. A general tourism phone number for the entire Ballyknock region is not available.
Ballyknock offers various routes suitable for jogging and running. These include tranquil forest paths and more challenging trails within its diverse landscape. The komoot guide Running Trails around Ballyknock provides specific route suggestions.
Ballyknock trails feature varied terrain, including tranquil forest paths, expansive moorland, rolling hills, and mountain tracks. Some routes may include bogland sections, gravel, or 'chip seal' paving, particularly on cycling routes.
Yes, Ballyknock provides opportunities for mountain biking with trails suitable for off-road adventures. Cyclists interested in mountain biking can explore routes detailed in the komoot guide MTB Trails around Ballyknock.

