Wheeled Activities   

The upland blanket bog and heath habitats within the National Park are particularly sensitive to erosion by wheels. For this reason, many wheeled activities are restricted or forbidden within the Park.

Note: Special events and large groups will require a permit.

If you have any queries, please contact us by telephone, email, post or in person.

Cycling

The public roads running through the Park are used for competitive cycling, as well as for touring. Bicycles also use some un-surfaced forestry-type roads and wider surfaced tracks. Off-road cycling is not allowed due to the damage it can cause to sensitive habitats. For information on cycling in Ireland see www.cyclingireland.ie

Mountain Bike Trails

Coillte have created two mountain bike trails within the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains area. The Ballinastoe Mountain Bike Trail is a challenging 14km of purpose built trails. The Ticknock Mountain Bike Trail has 8km of trails with bends, twists, inclines and declines.

Off-Road Motoring

Off-road motoring, other than motorbike trials which have received a permit, is not allowed in the Park. Motorbike trial clubs must fulfil all the conditions of the permit in order to minimise the impact of these events. Permitted motorbike trial events have taken place at Old Boleys and near the mines at Glendasan.