Killarney – Fossa Way loop from Town Hall

04:56

112km

880m

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: September 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 47.4 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.27 km

Carrigaphooca Castle

Highlight • Castle

Looking south from the road you will see Carrigaphooca Castle perfectly perched on a rock looking over the Sullane River.

The tower house was built by Dermot Mor MacCarthy sometime between 1436 and 1451 with the Mac Carthys engaging in constant debilitating warfare. They chose the side of the Crown in 1602 resulting in an attack from Donal Cam O'Sullivan Beare. After a long siege the wooden door of the castle burned down. O'Sullivan then retrieved a chest of Spanish gold he had presented to the MacCarthys some months prior in return for their support against the English.

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16.1 km

Cascade Wood

Forest

38.4 km

Scenic Road Through Killarney National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a perfectly paved section of road through the Killarney national park...with views of the mountains.

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47.2 km

Killarney

Highlight • Settlement

Killarney is the gateway to the Ring of Kerry. The cozy town itself isn't really full of sights — what makes Killarney so special is the beautiful surroundings. It was minted in the last ice age. The result is the beautiful mountains and picturesque lakes that you will see as soon as you leave the city.

Killarney is a great starting point for extensive road bike tours. In the city you can live and get everything you need. The regional airport Kerry County Airport is about 16 km out of town, which is served directly by Ryan Air from Germany. Alternatively, you can reach Killarney from Dublin by plane or train (about three hours).

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