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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January 30, 2023

Cycling

The road hugs the shore of Lough Acoose on its north-western edge. You will enjoy stunning views of water and mountains in a breath of calmness.

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February 21, 2023

Hiking

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1. The Kerry Way: Lough Acoose and Bridia Valley

26.1km

07:55

790m

Hike the difficult Kerry Way: Lough Acoose and Bridia Valley, a 16.2-mile route with 2605 feet of gain through remote Irish landscapes.

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2. Beann Dhearg Pass – Hydro Track loop from Curraghbeg ED

15.2km

05:55

880m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Beenkeragh – Beann Dhearg Pass loop from Maum ED

18.1km

07:21

1,060m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 160 m

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Wednesday 11 March

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28 %

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Location: Kerry, Munster, Ireland

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Lough Acoose

1. The Kerry Way: Lough Acoose and Bridia Valley

2. Beann Dhearg Pass – Hydro Track loop from Curraghbeg ED

3. Beenkeragh – Beann Dhearg Pass loop from Maum ED

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