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

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

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

05:48

116km

1,560m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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31.9 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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31.9 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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32.1 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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35.9 km

Monicknew Valley Walk

Highlight • Trail

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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46.1 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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67.8 km

Glendine Gap County Boundary Marker

Highlight • Monument

Glendine Gap is the county border between Laois and Offaly counties. It is at an elevation of 481 metres so it's a good old bike grind to get here but …

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76.9 km

Slieve Bloom mountain road

Highlight • Climb

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

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116 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

107 km

8.49 km

315 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

99.2 km

16.3 km

255 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

19°C

15°C

34 %

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

The Cut Forest Recreation Area

The Cut

Slieve Bloom KOM Segment

Monicknew Valley Walk

Top of the Slieve Bloom Climb

Glendine Gap County Boundary Marker

Slieve Bloom mountain road

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