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Castletownbere – Ballydonegan Strand loop from Castletownbere

Castletownbere – Ballydonegan Strand loop from Castletownbere

Moderate

5.0

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Castletownbere – Ballydonegan Strand loop from Castletownbere

01:46

35.9km

520m

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: March 20, 2026

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Castletownbere

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Castletownbere is a beautiful harbour town, sheltered by Bere Island. It's Southwest Ireland's main fishing port, with many colourful vessels bobbing on the water. There are many places to eat …

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66 m

Maccarthy's Grocery and Bar

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Old, traditional and friendly.

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5.17 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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15.0 km

Killaugh Wedge Tomb

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The Killaugh Wedge Tomb (often referred to as Killough East or West) is an impressive megalithic monument from the Early Bronze Age (c. 2500–2000 BC). This prehistoric tomb is located …

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16.5 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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17.8 km

Ballydonegan Beach

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Just a short hop from the historic copper mining village of Allihies, Ballydonegan Beach is a delight. Intriguingly, the beach is manmade, its golden sands the result of crushed quartz …

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18.3 km