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Munster
Cork

Stunning coast road – Ballydonegan Strand loop from Illaunamuck

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Ireland
Munster
Cork

Stunning coast road – Ballydonegan Strand loop from Illaunamuck

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Stunning coast road – Ballydonegan Strand loop from Illaunamuck

02:34

51.9km

770m

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: August 10, 2026

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13.5 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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20.5 km

Maccarthy's Grocery and Bar

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Old, traditional and friendly.

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28.9 km

View of Kenmare Bay

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Kenmare Bay forms the natural border between the Beara Peninsula (County Cork) and the Iveragh Peninsula (Ring of Kerry). While the south coast of Beara is raw and rocky, the …

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33.9 km

Stunning coast road

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This is blissful cycling!

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39.2 km

Wild Atlantic Coast

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This was the best place to spot the basking sharks. Make my day!

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40.3 km

Incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean

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Watch out, not the most secure viewpoint. Further on you have a safer viewpoint at Dooneen. Opposite the old ruins of the copper mines lies one of the most rugged, …

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42.4 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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44.3 km

View of the Irish Coast

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From this vantage point on the R575, you have a stunning, unobstructed view of Ballydonegan Bay. Although you're only 22 meters above sea level, its location at the foot of …

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51.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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51.9 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.4 km

3.54 km

< 100 m

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Monday 26 October

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