Kenmare – Moll's Gap loop from Sneem

Kenmare – Moll's Gap loop from Sneem

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Kenmare – Moll's Gap loop from Sneem

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134km

1,460m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.58 km

Lough Fada

Lake

12.1 km

View Across the Kenmare River

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dangerous to stop. From this natural grandstand, you have an unobstructed view over the deep blue Kenmare Bay.

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34.0 km

Kenmare

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Kenmare is one of Ireland's first planned towns and is known for its gastronomic restaurants and excellent accommodation. The original Irish name for the town is Neidín, meaning 'little nest', …

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43.7 km

Moll's Gap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Stop once, take a deep breath and enjoy the amazing view. Then follows a fun descent as a reward for each altitude difference, which you have mastered before zovor.

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45.4 km

Lough Barfinnihy

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The small mountain lake is absolutely idyllic and a wonderful place for a short, promising break on your bike ride. The clear water like numerous fish, which is why fishing is liked here.

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62.0 km

Ballaghbeama Gap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Magical climb on really good new road surface. Love the signs for the next 1km showing the gradient getting gradually tougher. 9.8% for the last 0.5km was tough going. Good …

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75.1 km

Ballaghisheen Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Good to do.

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76.7 km

Ballaghisheen Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

You can see the top of the climb from the start of the long straight leading up to it, can be torture into a head wind, but on a good …

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104 km

View from the Coomakista Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Tough climb coming out of Waterville, a staple around half-way on the Ring of Kerry. There's a parking area at the top with an amazing view, if the weather is good it's worth taking a break there.

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