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Lead Mines, Dublin & Wicklow
Getting There
South of Dublin city. Leave the Dublin M50 at Exit 15 (signposted for Cornelscourt and Kilternan) and follow the signs for Kilternan. The trail is just off the R117 between Kilternan and Enniskerry. At the T-junction in Kilternan at Palmers Golden Ball Pub turn left and continue straight ahead for approx 2 kms. The Ski Club entrance is situated on the right. Heading south past the Kilternan ski slope you'll come to an old petrol garage, just after that on the left is the beginning of the trail.
Trail Description
It starts with a muddy climb through the forest and eventually brings you to the smelting tower where you'll find a nice fast section of single track with good descents and uphill switchbacks. This finishes in a steep climb to the next bit of single track.
Overall you have two forests to explore, the second forest has a downhill course and some great XC forest singletrack. Get out and explore it!!
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Location
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Reviews for this trail
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The lead mines is a fun trail, its a bit short but if you do a few laps you will get a good work out.
Go to Garmin Connect and search "MTB" location "Shankill" and download a spin I do from Bradys Pub car park and back, it about 8 miles
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NOTE: The trails on this site have been ridden before, but you should not interpret their inclusion as an indication that mountain-biking is officially sanctioned on them. Seeking permission from landowners is your own responsibility, as is conducting yourself in a manner that is courteous, respectful to the environment, and conscious of the safety of others.