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View of Ballydonegan Bay – Allihies Village loop from Castletownbere

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View of Ballydonegan Bay – Allihies Village loop from Castletownbere

Hard

4.1

(11)

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View of Ballydonegan Bay – Allihies Village loop from Castletownbere

02:22

36.2km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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147 m

View of Bantry Bay

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595 m

Start of Beara-Breifne Cycle Route in Castletownbere

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Park car here for start

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5.17 km

View of the Beara Peninsula Coast

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Wonderful section of road with amazing views over the Beara Peninsula, worth checking out for anyone road cycling, bike packing or touring in the area.

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15.0 km

Killaugh Wedge Tomb

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The Killaugh Wedge Tomb (often referred to as Killough East or West) is an impressive megalithic monument from the Early Bronze Age (c. 2500–2000 BC). This prehistoric tomb is located …

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15.8 km

View of Ballydonegan Bay

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Here you are treated to one of the most iconic views of the Beara Peninsula: the sweeping vista of Ballydonegan Bay. In the heart of the bay, you'll see the …

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18.4 km

Ballydonegan Strand

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At the entrance, Ballydonegan beach is formed from sand remnants originating from the mines scattered across the surrounding landscape.

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19.1 km

Allihies Copper Mine Museum & Copper Café

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The museum tells the story of the mining past with old photos and tools. A discovery trail is also offered.

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19.6 km

Allihies Village

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Historically, Allihies owed its wealth to copper. At the height of its operation by the powerful Puxley family, the mines employed as many as 1,500 people, including 400 miners, primarily …

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36.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.8 km

170 m

153 m

Surfaces

35.7 km

214 m

170 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 31 May

16°C

12°C

95 %

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View of Ballydonegan Bay – Allihies Village loop from Castletownbere

View of Bantry Bay

Start of Beara-Breifne Cycle Route in Castletownbere

View of the Beara Peninsula Coast

Killaugh Wedge Tomb

View of Ballydonegan Bay

Ballydonegan Strand

Allihies Copper Mine Museum & Copper Café

Allihies Village

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