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Slieve Bloom KOM Segment – The Cut loop from Portlaoise

Slieve Bloom KOM Segment – The Cut loop from Portlaoise

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Slieve Bloom KOM Segment – The Cut loop from Portlaoise

02:46

62.0km

520m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.7 km

Slieve Bloom mountain road

Highlight • Climb

A beautiful quiet climb with panoramic views of the surrounding Irish countryside.

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29.7 km

Slieve Bloom KOM Segment

Highlight • Climb

There are great views on the way up and the gradient is kind to the top.

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30.0 km

The Cut

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good view from the top of Slieve Bloom. There's parking and a few picnic benches to take a well deserved rest and enjoy the mountain ranges.

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30.0 km

The Cut Forest Recreation Area

Highlight • Forest

The cut is a well placed picnic area near the Ridge of Capard with stunning panoramic views across the midlands. There is a nice climb to here but it is …

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54.0 km

Archaeological Site

62.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.1 km

1.53 km

315 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.7 km

255 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

21°C

14°C

13 %

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Slieve Bloom mountain road

Slieve Bloom KOM Segment

The Cut

The Cut Forest Recreation Area

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