Blackhead Lighthouse, Kilfenora and Lahinch from Cliffs of Moher

Blackhead Lighthouse, Kilfenora and Lahinch from Cliffs of Moher

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Blackhead Lighthouse, Kilfenora and Lahinch from Cliffs of Moher

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77.5km

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: June 7, 2024

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Start point

Parking

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6.99 km

The Burren Limestone Pavement

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Burren, this immense limestone plateau ravaged by erosion, forms a unique, strange and captivating landscape. Between these moonscapes of pale grey stones, crossed by walls of pebbles that block …

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20.0 km

Black Head Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Blackhead Lighthouse was built and first switched on in 1902. The lighthouse also had an explosive fog signal when it first began operating.

The lighthouse would have guided many famous vessels throughout Belfasts golden era of shipping, including the Titanic.

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20.6 km

Burren Coastal Road

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The R477 coastal road winds through the heart of the Burren and is considered one of Ireland's most spectacular driving routes. On one side, the grey limestone mountains tower up, …

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33.8 km

Stunning views

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you are cycling away from the coast on this road make sure you look back (when safe!) to take in the stunning views of the Burren with the backdrop of the Atlantic and Galway Bay.

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70.1 km

Cliffs of Moher

Highlight • Natural Monument

Best visited in the afternoon to take advantage of the better sunshine. Be careful, however, as the cliff edge can be very dangerous on rainy or windy days. These black …

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77.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.9 km

5.50 km

167 m

Surfaces

67.8 km