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Kinsale, Old Head and Killbrittain from Cork

Kinsale, Old Head and Killbrittain from Cork

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Kinsale, Old Head and Killbrittain from Cork

03:53

84.6km

970m

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: June 7, 2024

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Start point

Parking

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23.4 km

Bandon

Highlight • Settlement

Bandon is a wonderful lively town with many cafes to visit should you fancy a coffee and a slice of cake on your ride. On Saturday morning there is a farmers market for locally produced snacks!

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45.5 km

A wide, light sandy beach on the north side of the Old Head, with low dunes, an open horizon and a constant Atlantic wind. The Blue Flag status and the guarded zone in summer make it a safe and accessible stop, while the flat entry and spacious beach are ideal for a short break or a refreshing walk.

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48.4 km

View of the Old Head of Kinsale

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This long headland was for centuries home to countless castles belonging to the mighty Courcy family. On its point stands a lighthouse rising 70 meters above the waves. Not far from this rugged peninsula, the Lusitania was torpedoed and sunk by the Germans on May 7, 1915. This event, which claimed 1500 lives, was the trigger for American participation in World War I. The Lusitania Museum is housed in a watchtower built during the Napoleonic Wars. (first peninsula on the Wild Atlantic Way)

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62.0 km

Kinsale

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Kinsale is a historic harbour town at the mouth of the River Bandon, known for its colourful streets, maritime heritage, and exceptional culinary reputation. It lies about 25 km south of Cork and forms the official starting point of the Wild Atlantic Way. The town combines a compact medieval street plan with an open, wide harbour basin that has been strategically important for centuries. Call it the little Honfleur of Southern Ireland.

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84.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.2 km

7.30 km

141 m

Surfaces

83.5 km

1.01 km

141 m

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Highest point (170 m)

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Weather

Friday 8 May

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View of the Old Head of Kinsale

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