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The best cycling routes around West Cork

4.6

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4,958

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147

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Cycling around West Cork is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Cork. So you can find your perfect West Cork bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

4.6

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383

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1. Sheep's Head loop from Bantry

50.7km

03:18

650m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.0

(2)

1,870

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2. Dunmanus Castle loop from Durrus

61.2km

03:45

630m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

(14)

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3. Healy Pass loop from Castletownbere

54.6km

03:32

680m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(6)

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4. Castletownshend loop from Skibbereen on the Wild Atlantic Way

28.0km

01:54

360m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

4.3

(3)

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5. Baltimore & Lough Hyne loop from Skibbereen

29.5km

01:52

310m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(3)

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6. Dunmanus Bay & Goleen loop from Barley Cove on the Wild Atlantic Way

36.6km

02:19

430m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. The Beara Way from Glengarriff

160km

10:24

2,150m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Kilcatherine Point loop from Ardgroom

25.0km

01:38

310m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Schull & Mount Gabriel loop from Ballydehop

45.8km

03:07

710m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Glandore loop from Roscarberry

18.9km

01:19

350m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around West Cork

1. Sheep's Head loop from Bantry

2. Dunmanus Castle loop from Durrus

3. Healy Pass loop from Castletownbere

4. Castletownshend loop from Skibbereen on the Wild Atlantic Way

5. Baltimore & Lough Hyne loop from Skibbereen

6. Dunmanus Bay & Goleen loop from Barley Cove on the Wild Atlantic Way

7. The Beara Way from Glengarriff

8. Kilcatherine Point loop from Ardgroom

9. Schull & Mount Gabriel loop from Ballydehop

10. Glandore loop from Roscarberry

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