Ballyhoura Beo have a simple philosophy: "move more and live more outdoors".

We use the great open spaces of the Ballyhoura and the Galtee mountains to achieve this.


We have half-day and full-day school tour options as well as progression programs that can be amalgamated into existing curriculums. Please see our offerings below, download our programmes or contact us if you have further questions or looking for a bespoke package.

Primary: From €10pp

  • Intro to Mountain Biking 5th-6th Class
  • Forrest Discovery 1st – 4th Class
  • Basic Biking Skills
    • Schoolyard and mobile pump track session
  • Outdoor Classroom and discovery learning tours (Primary Curriculum)

Secondary: From €20pp

  • 1 Day: Outdoor Adventurer School Tour
  • Half-Day: Intro to Mountain Biking
  • TY Bike Maintenance and restoration project
    • Take some donated bikes for students to work on and then donate to needy child
  • Gaisce cycle expeditions
  • Outdoor Classroom and discovery learning tours (Junior cycle curriculum)

Introduction to Mountain Biking

  • New skills will be introduced in a fun learning environment on the famous Ballyhoura Bike Trails. Skills included are braking, weight shifting, climbing, gearing and cornering. Basic body position on the bike will be taught to maximise balance, safety and stability.
  • Our passionate instructors are there to supervise and assist your pupils as they learn to master the basic mountain biking skills.
  • Level Beginners: Fitness Level Medium
  • Duration: 2.5hrs
  • Equipment: Bike and Helmet provided
  • Maximum numbers per half day: 24 participants
  • Arrival time 9:30am or 1:30pm

To find out more or to enquire please contact us at [email protected] or on 063 91300.

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