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Black Valley – The Gap of Dunloe loop from Killarney

Black Valley – The Gap of Dunloe loop from Killarney

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Black Valley – The Gap of Dunloe loop from Killarney

04:26

92.0km

940m

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: November 6, 2025

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Train Station

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676 m

Killarney

Highlight • Settlement

Killarney is the gateway to the Ring of Kerry. The cozy town itself isn't really full of sights — what makes Killarney so special is the beautiful surroundings. It was …

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4.65 km

Fossa Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Great bike path into Killarny

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26.8 km

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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37.0 km

Ballaghbeama Gap

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

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41.2 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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57.8 km

Lough Barfinnihy

Highlight • Lake

A glorious place to ride past. The whole eastern shore of the lake is traced by the road. Boughil mountain emerges from the clear waters and soars above you to its peak at 631m.

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66.4 km

Black Valley

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful quiet road from The Gap of Dunloe to Molls Gap. Testy climbs at both ends.

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72.5 km

Gap of Dunloe

Mountain Pass

72.6 km

The Gap of Dunloe

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The Gap of Dunloe is a pass once formed by glaciers. It is part of the Ring of Kerry cycle tour and is a must if you're in Kerry County. Scenic the absolute madness!

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78.2 km

Coosaun Lough

Lake

92.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

78.3 km

10.3 km

2.09 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.3 km

26.5 km

246 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 20 December

10°C

2°C

92 %

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Black Valley – The Gap of Dunloe loop from Killarney

Killarney

Fossa Way

Lough Acoose

Ballaghbeama Gap

Ballaghbeama Gap

Lough Barfinnihy

Black Valley

The Gap of Dunloe

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