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Summit of the Gap of Dunloe – The Gap of Dunloe loop from Killarney

Summit of the Gap of Dunloe – The Gap of Dunloe loop from Killarney

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Summit of the Gap of Dunloe – The Gap of Dunloe loop from Killarney

01:53

38.9km

330m

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: June 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.2 km for 138 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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232 m

Red Deer Monument, Killarney

Highlight • Monument

This monument represents two fighting red deer. So, the red deer is the symbol of Killarney, because the last native red deer in the wild are found here.

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677 m

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 …

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4.65 km

Fossa Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Great bike path into Killarny

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13.6 km

Coosaun Lough

Lake

16.3 km

Auger Lake

Highlight • Lake

Brilliant photo opportunity in the Gap of Dunloe. On the hill above Auger Lake, look back and enjoy the view across the lake towards Kate Kearney's Cottage.

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17.2 km

Black Lough and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Lake

Absolute dream landscape here in the upper part of the valley!

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18.6 km

Summit of the Gap of Dunloe

Highlight • Summit

Breathtaking view of the valley, to be done absolutely by bike.

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18.6 km

The Gap of Dunloe

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The Gap of Dunloe is a pass once formed by glaciers. It is part of the Ring of Kerry cycle tour and is a must if you're in Kerry County. Scenic the absolute madness!

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24.7 km

Kate Kearney's Cottage Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Nice pub, you can also sit outside. Good food and drink and with music in the evenings (we were there on Fridays).

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38.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

10.2 km

4.70 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

15.8 km

250 m

217 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

27°C

13°C

0 %

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Summit of the Gap of Dunloe – The Gap of Dunloe loop from Killarney

Red Deer Monument, Killarney

Killarney

Fossa Way

Auger Lake

Black Lough and Stone Bridge

Summit of the Gap of Dunloe

The Gap of Dunloe

Kate Kearney's Cottage Car Park

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