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Healy Pass and Caha Pass loop from Kenmare

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Bike touring routes & trails
Ireland
Munster
Kerry

Healy Pass and Caha Pass loop from Kenmare

Hard

5.0

(2)

93

riders

Healy Pass and Caha Pass loop from Kenmare

05:32

82.8km

1,230m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Parking

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283 m

Kenmare

Highlight • Settlement

f you have just crossed the Caha pass, Kenmare will be the perfect town to allow you to benefit from a little rest.

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24.1 km

Healy Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

You are on the Healy Pass, one of the most legendary cycling routes in western County Cork.

The route presents a challenge from the start. Your speedometer counts kilometer by kilometer as you wind your way up through serpentines. A real climb that makes even experienced cyclists sweat. But with every meter you climb, an increasingly impressive panorama opens up.

The summit is not just a highlight for KOM hunters. Here, between rocky hills and lush green meadows, you have a breathtaking view of the rugged beauty of Ireland. The moment when you stop for a moment, take a breath and take in this view is priceless.

The descent, a thrilling experience, makes every sprinter's heart beat faster. The corners require skill and concentration, but they also offer the chance to fully enjoy the speed and dynamics of your bike.

There are many stops along the route that invite you to linger. Maybe a quick chat with other cyclists, an exchange of route tips or just a moment of silence to absorb the raw, untouched landscapes of County Cork.

And as the wind continues to blow through your hair and the sun slowly disappears behind the hills, you feel this deep sense of contentment. The feeling that you've just conquered one of Ireland's most impressive passes on two wheels.

You can find more highlights and tours in western County Cork here: komoot.de/collection/2437462/-county-cork-west.

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54.1 km

Caha Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Caha Pass is a scenic mountain pass which winds through the Caha Mountains, connecting the Beara Peninsula to the mainland.

The pass offers breathtaking views and is known for its long, gradual climbs, making it a popular route for cyclists.

At the top you'll meet a series of rock-hewn cycling tunnels marking the border of County Cork and County Kerry.

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72.1 km

Bonane Heritage Park is home to numerous sites from the stone, bronze and iron age. It is set in stunning scenery and a 2km trail takes in both the mountain views and the stone circle, ringfort and standing stones.
For further details visit the website bonaneheritagepark.com

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82.8 km

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62.5 km

20.2 km

115 m

Surfaces

48.5 km

34.2 km

115 m

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

4°C

36 %

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