Naran & Rosbeg loop from Ardara

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Naran & Rosbeg loop from Ardara

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Naran & Rosbeg loop from Ardara

02:23

38.0km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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21.6 km

Rosbeg Beach

Highlight • Beach

This beach is beautifully nestled in a sheltered cove near the local harbour, giving it a pleasantly calm character compared to the larger, open beaches nearby. At low tide, the waters slowly recede, revealing numerous tide pools among the rocks; these rock pools are a paradise for families who can explore them together in search of small sea creatures.

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22.8 km

View of Rosbeg Inlet

Highlight • Viewpoint

From your vantage point, you have a breathtaking view over the Rosbeg Inlet, where the crystal-clear water slowly recedes at low tide, exposing the hidden sandbanks within the cove. As your gaze drifts further across Dawros Bay, you see how the wider expanse of water eventually flows powerfully into the vast Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding landscape is characterized by a rugged, rocky coastline so typical of the unspoiled beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way. In the immediate vicinity, you look out over the rolling green hills that embrace the charming, small fishing village of Rosbeg.

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29.8 km

Kilclooney Dolmen

Highlight • Historical Site

Hidden in the green landscape near Kilclooney, you'll find this spectacular Neolithic portal tomb, one of the most elegant examples of prehistoric architecture in Ireland. The enormous capstone of the largest dolmen balances with astonishing precision on its supporting stones and has overlooked the surrounding fields for over 5,000 years. Directly next to it lies a second, smaller dolmen, making this site a remarkable archaeological ensemble.

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38.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.5 km

1.05 km

281 m

163 m

Surfaces