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Kenmare – Healy Pass loop from Glengarriff

Kenmare – Healy Pass loop from Glengarriff

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Kenmare – Healy Pass loop from Glengarriff

06:27

135km

1,710m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.06 km

Viewpoint

8.41 km

Caha Pass Tunnel

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The tunnel that leads you through the rock appears quite narrow and dark at first glance, but that's precisely what makes it so appealing. As you enter, the atmosphere changes dramatically – the sound of your bike echoes, and the occasional drip from the ceiling. Good lighting is a must for safe passage.

As you slowly make your way through the semi-darkness, you'll soon see the light marking the exit. It's a short but intense experience that makes crossing the pass even more exciting. Once you're back outside, you'll be rewarded with fresh mountain air and a magnificent view – a moment that demonstrates just how diverse the journey over the Caha Pass can be.

The tunnel is particularly slippery in wet weather, so it's best to slow down and enjoy the unusual atmosphere.

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8.45 km

Caha Pass Tunnel

Highlight • Mountain Pass

26.4 km

Kenmare

Highlight • Settlement

Kenmare is one of Ireland's first planned towns and is known for its gastronomic restaurants and excellent accommodation. The original Irish name for the town is Neidín, meaning 'little nest', referring to its location nestled in the surrounding mountains. The town sits on both the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara and offers a wide range of activities and experiences, including hiking, golfing, boat trips on the bay, and fishing.

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56.4 km

Healy Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At the vertex opens a great view over the serpentine of the pass road.

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76.9 km

Tom O’Brian’s Beach

Highlight • Settlement

Tom O’Brian’s Beach is a small pebble and rock bay along the R572, with a short open strip where the vegetation recedes and you have a direct view of Bantry Bay. It is a quiet, undeveloped coastal spot without amenities, mainly used by locals for a short stop, a swim or to launch small boats.

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78.5 km

Maccarthy's Grocery and Bar

Highlight • Pub

Old, traditional and friendly.

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134 km

Glengarriff

Highlight • Settlement

Nestled beneath the splendor of the Caha Mountains in West Cork, and just a short distance from the islands of Bantry Bay, the small and characterful village of Glengarriff on the Wild Atlantic Way is the gateway to the Beara Peninsula (the third of the peninsulas in southwest Ireland).

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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

112 km

22.8 km

298 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

126 km

8.70 km

314 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

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Weather

Monday 6 July

22°C

12°C

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Kenmare – Healy Pass loop from Glengarriff

Caha Pass Tunnel

Caha Pass Tunnel

Kenmare

Healy Pass

Tom O’Brian’s Beach

Maccarthy's Grocery and Bar

Glengarriff

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