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Ballybunion Beach and Castle – Ballybunion Castle loop from Carrig Island

Ballybunion Beach and Castle – Ballybunion Castle loop from Carrig Island

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Ballybunion Beach and Castle – Ballybunion Castle loop from Carrig Island

02:07

47.7km

340m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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397 m

Carrig Island

Highlight • Settlement

Perched on the Shannon River, Carrig Island is connected to the rest of Kerry by a narrow causeway. Although the population of Carrig Island is now tiny, it is still …

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12.3 km

Beale Hill Coastal Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Slightly more lumpy route between Ballybunion and Asdee, but definitely worth the detour. Swing left at the bottom to pop down to Beale Beach

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16.5 km

Archaeological Site

20.5 km

Ladies Beach Ballybunion

Highlight • Beach

Most popular beach in Ballybunion, and when the tide is out you can walk around the base of Ballybunion Castle, towards the Men's Beach

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20.5 km

Ballybunion Beach and Castle

Highlight • Beach

A pretty village with a sandy beach, cliffs and a castle, Ballybunion is a popular holiday destination. Take the slight detour off the main road to ride along the sea …

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20.8 km

Ballybunion Castle

Highlight • Castle

Ballybunion Castle (also called Castle Bale Bonan) was built at the beginning of the 16th century. Today's ruin looks back on a long history. The castle sits enthroned on a …

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32.0 km

Scrolum Country Road

Highlight • Trail

47.8 km

Carrigafoyle Castle

Highlight • Castle

Castle ruins on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Can be visited without admission.
Inside, a spiral staircase leads over several floors to the top from where you can enjoy a beautiful view.

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47.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.8 km

649 m

233 m

104 m

Surfaces

37.8 km

9.88 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 2 June

16°C

11°C

80 %

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Ballybunion Beach and Castle – Ballybunion Castle loop from Carrig Island

Carrig Island

Beale Hill Coastal Road

Ladies Beach Ballybunion

Ballybunion Beach and Castle

Ballybunion Castle

Scrolum Country Road

Carrigafoyle Castle

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