Slieve Bloom Mountains

The Slieve Bloom Mountains are among one of the major attractions outside of Portlaoise. These rolling hills link County Offaly with County Laois, ambling through the countryside and setting the stage for scenic hikes, cycling excursions and weekend escapes. When looking for hotels near the Slieve Bloom Mountains, Midlands Park Hotel located just 50 minutes away in Portlaoise is the perfect choice where great hospitality, a warm welcome, state of the art leisure facilities, luxury guestrooms and delicious, freshly prepared food awaits.

Discover the Slieve Blooms on Foot

Discover Ireland’s spectacular loop walks in the Slieve Bloom Mountains between the counties of Laois and Offaly. There are so many fantastic trails to choose from with something for all levels of fitness and from beginners to experienced hikers. The Glenbarrow looped walks are a must whether you want to just experience the wonderful Glenbarrow waterfall or a hike into the heart of the Slieve Blooms there is a loop walk for you. The Ridge of Capard boasts a sensational panoramic view and the viewing platform is just 300m from the trailhead starting point so ideal for all ages.

Explore the Slieve Blooms on Horseback

The Slieve Bloom Mountains offers great opportunities for horse riding with an abundance of great trails and scenery to match. A Horseback adventure through the Slieve Blooms is a wonderful way to explore and tours can be arranged with tour operators in the town centre ranging from one hour to a full day ensuring something for all abilities. Trek to mountain tops and enjoy panoramic views, enjoy the thrill of galloping through open valleys and trot through sparse boglands and enjoy the peace and tranquility.

Enjoy the Slieve Blooms by Bike

The Slieve Bloom Mountains is one of the great cycling destinations in Ireland. Whether you are a beginner cyclist looking to explore and enjoy the stunning scenery of the Slieve Bloom at a relaxed pace on the flat forest roads or you want to feel the exhilarating adrenaline rush of mountain biking with over 35km of mountain bike trails and amazing routes to choose from.

Find Out More

Whatever way you choose to Explore the Slieve Bloom Mountains near Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise you are in for a treat.

To find out more please use the contact details below.

E-mail: info@slievebloom.ie  Phone: +353 86 8210056