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Ballydonegan Strand – Stunning coast road loop from Castletownbere

Ballydonegan Strand – Stunning coast road loop from Castletownbere

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Ballydonegan Strand – Stunning coast road loop from Castletownbere

01:59

40.5km

610m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Bus stop

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5.10 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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16.3 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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18.1 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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20.5 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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21.5 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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24.6 km

Stunning coast road

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This is blissful cycling!

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32.1 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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40.5 km

Maccarthy's Grocery and Bar

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Old, traditional and friendly.

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40.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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40.5 km

Surfaces

40.4 km

106 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

14°C

11°C

80 %

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Ballydonegan Strand – Stunning coast road loop from Castletownbere

View of the Beara Peninsula Coast

View of the Irish Coast

Ballydonegan Strand

Incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean

Wild Atlantic Coast

Stunning coast road

View of Kenmare Bay

Maccarthy's Grocery and Bar

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