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Top of the Slieve Bloom Climb – Slieve Bloom KOM Segment loop from Gortnamona

Top of the Slieve Bloom Climb – Slieve Bloom KOM Segment loop from Gortnamona

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Top of the Slieve Bloom Climb – Slieve Bloom KOM Segment loop from Gortnamona

02:58

61.5km

790m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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14.2 km

Ardara Bridge, Cadamstown

Highlight • Bridge

Cadamstown is a quaint village that is the start of many scenic walks including the start of the Offaly Way. The village also has a nice little picnic area, public …

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14.3 km

Cadamstown Ruins and Stone Archway

Highlight • Historical Site

A traditional village on the banks of the Silver River. Many trails to explore around Silver River Gorge.

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28.1 km

Top of the Slieve Bloom Climb

Highlight • Summit

If you’re a looking to have a bit of a huff and puff through the Slieve Bloom hills then look no further as this is a cracking outing and a good climb.

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38.3 km

Monicknew Valley Walk

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There is a 4 km (2.5 mile) woodland trail here, which heads up through the 100-year-old Sitka spruce plantation and loops around the woods. You can also take a short …

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42.0 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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42.3 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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42.3 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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50.3 km

Clonaslee

Highlight • Settlement

Clonaslee is a small village in County Laois, Ireland, located at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. The village is known for its rural charm and traditional Irish character, …

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61.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.6 km

Surfaces

54.8 km

6.76 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 31 May

21°C

12°C

94 %

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Top of the Slieve Bloom Climb – Slieve Bloom KOM Segment loop from Gortnamona

Ardara Bridge, Cadamstown

Cadamstown Ruins and Stone Archway

Top of the Slieve Bloom Climb

Monicknew Valley Walk

Slieve Bloom KOM Segment

The Cut

The Cut Forest Recreation Area

Clonaslee

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