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Black Valley – The Gap of Dunloe loop from Killarney Shuttle Bus

Black Valley – The Gap of Dunloe loop from Killarney Shuttle Bus

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138

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Black Valley – The Gap of Dunloe loop from Killarney Shuttle Bus

06:09

130km

1,480m

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: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.2 km

Lough Acoose

Highlight • Lake

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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27.8 km

Ballaghisheen Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Good to do.

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29.5 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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53.0 km

Charlie Chaplin Statue, Waterville

Highlight • Monument

Charlie Chaplin and his family first visited Waterville in 1959 after his friend Walt Disney recommended the area as a good place for fly fishing. The Chaplins were so enamoured …

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67.9 km

Wave Crest Caravan Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Is there a better location for a campsite than directly on the coast with a view at the sea? In addition, there are all kinds of amenities that will make …

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87.1 km

Viewpoint

108 km

Lough Barfinnihy

Highlight • Lake

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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117 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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123 km

Gap of Dunloe

Mountain Pass

123 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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129 km

Coosaun Lough

Lake

130 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

95.5 km

33.0 km

1.29 km

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

109 km

21.3 km

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 2 June

16°C

10°C

80 %

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Max wind speed: 37.0 km/h

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Black Valley – The Gap of Dunloe loop from Killarney Shuttle Bus

Lough Acoose

Ballaghisheen Pass

Ballaghisheen Pass

Charlie Chaplin Statue, Waterville

Wave Crest Caravan Park

Lough Barfinnihy

Black Valley

The Gap of Dunloe

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