The best MTB trails in Kerry

Coomanaspig Pass

On 30.5.2026, we rode over the pass in rain and fog with trekking bikes and full luggage. Very steep at the top, just managed without dismounting. Unfortunately, no visibility, but still an experience. When descending towards Portmagee, the Cliffs of Kerry are worth it, despite the 5 Euro entrance fee. And on Valentia Island, the detour (on foot) to Bray Head is recommended, where we suddenly had brilliant sunshine.

Imposing church, parking lot nearby

From the parking lot of Ceann Sratha (Clogher), you look directly at the monumental red sandstone cliffs of Ceann Sibéal. These 200-meter-high rock faces cut through the Atlantic surf like a knife and served as a spectacular backdrop for the Jedi temple in Star Wars. For cyclists, this spot offers an unparalleled 360-degree view: from the jagged 'teeth' of the Blasket Islands in the south to the distant contours of Mount Brandon in the north.

Marked by a cross, as many high or exposed locations, the point offers a grand panorama. The steep cliffs are impressive. To the south, on a clear day, you can clearly see the heights of Valentia Island. To the west the silhouette of the Blasket Islands and to the north the curve of the beautiful Coomeenole beach, where scenes from the film Ryan's Daughter were filmed. On the slopes you can distinguish other stone huts, some covered with earth and grass. As you approach the beach, you will see on the left some abandoned houses, now used for vegetable gardens whose land has been enriched over the years with a mixture of sand and seaweed: cultivation is still carried out by hand, with shovels and pickaxes. Due to the steepness of the fields, the plough only appeared in the region very late. Beyond Coomeenole the cliffs become lower and the landscape greener, up to Dunquin (5 km from Slea Head). Be careful when you get close to the edge, the cliffs gradually collapse.

This vast, crescent-shaped bay offers one of the safest and most beautiful sandy beaches on the peninsula. Only the view is somewhat spoiled by the caravans behind the beach. For the cyclist, the passage along this Blue Flag beach is a relief: a flat road with a sweeping view of the crystal-clear water and the green headlands protecting the bay. The rugged peaks of Mount Eagle lie in the background.

This vast, crescent-shaped bay offers one of the peninsula's safest and most beautiful sandy beaches. Only the view is somewhat spoiled by the caravans behind the beach. For the cyclist, the passage along this Blue Flag beach is a relief: a flat road with a wide view of the crystal-clear water and the green headlands protecting the bay. The rugged peaks of Mount Eagle lie in the background.

This sheltered natural harbour is the vibrant hub of the peninsula. As a cyclist, you roll along the quay between the colourful fishing boats and the salty sea air. With the white Dingle Lighthouse guarding the narrow entrance and the green hills as a backdrop, the harbour offers a constantly changing spectacle of ebb and flow. An ideal, flat passage to admire the bustle of the fleet before embarking on the climb to the mountains or the rugged coast.