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Black Lake (Gap of Dunloe) – Summit of the Gap of Dunloe loop from Our Lady of Perpetual Help

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Black Lake (Gap of Dunloe) – Summit of the Gap of Dunloe loop from Our Lady of Perpetual Help

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Black Lake (Gap of Dunloe) – Summit of the Gap of Dunloe loop from Our Lady of Perpetual Help

04:22

69.3km

870m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

Waypoints

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9.17 km

Ballaghbeama Gap

Viewpoint

2

23.7 km

Lough Acoose

Highlight • Lake

A freshwater fishing lake, Lough Acoose is home to the endangered European Eel. The views from the roads lining the banks of the lough are beautiful. With the backdrop of the mountains, you could be anywhere.

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42.0 km

Coosaun Lough

Lake

4

42.4 km

Black Lake (Gap of Dunloe)

Highlight • Lake

A glacier situated in the Black Valley, which was estimated to be over 500 meters deep and part of the Templenoe Icecap, broke off into the "Head of the Gap", …

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5

42.4 km

Echo Lake

Highlight • Lake

If you shout loudly and clearly across the lake, you will definitely get an answer.

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6

43.6 km

Gap of Dunloe

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Gap of Dunloe is a dramatic and picturesque mountain pass located in County Kerry, Ireland, between the Macgillycuddy's Reeks and the Purple Mountains. The gap stretches for about 11 …

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44.0 km

View of the Gap of Dunloe

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are some old dilapidated farmsteads in the barren landscape.

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8

44.1 km

Gap of Dunloe

Highlight • Mountain Pass

44.4 km

Ruins

Ruins

10

47.1 km

Summit of the Gap of Dunloe

Highlight • Summit

Breathtaking view of the valley, to be done absolutely by bike.

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11

47.1 km

Black Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Transitional saddle between the Gap of Dunloe and the Black Valley.

The hiking trail "The Kerry Way" runs in the Black Valley itself

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69.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.5 km

1.59 km

105 m

Surfaces

34.5 km

33.0 km

1.69 km

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Highest point (270 m)

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