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The Ring of the Reeks

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Ireland

Munster

Kerry

The Ring of the Reeks

Hard

5.0

(3)

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The Ring of the Reeks

05:22

85.7km

850m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Derrycunihy Nature Reserve

Killarney National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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29.3 km

Lough Acoose

Highlight • Lake

A freshwater fishing lake, Lough Acoose is home to the endangered European Eel. The views from the roads lining the banks of the lough are beautiful. With the backdrop of the mountains, you could be anywhere.

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43.6 km

Ballaghbeama Gap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Magical climb on really good new road surface. Love the signs for the next 1km showing the gradient getting gradually tougher. 9.8% for the last 0.5km was tough going. Good …

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60.2 km

Lough Barfinnihy

Highlight • Lake

The small mountain lake is absolutely idyllic and a wonderful place for a short, promising break on your bike ride. The clear water like numerous fish, which is why fishing is liked here.

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61.9 km

Moll's Gap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Stop once, take a deep breath and enjoy the amazing view. Then follows a fun descent as a reward for each altitude difference, which you have mastered before zovor.

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68.0 km

Ladies View

Highlight • Viewpoint

This breathtaking viewpoint is situated in the heart of Killarney National Park. The noble ladies from back in the days of Queen Victoria already liked it so much that they …

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85.0 km

Killarney Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Killarney is a vibrant town nestled at the northeastern shore of Lough Leane and surrounded by the picturesque Killarney National Park. The town is a popular tourist destination, offering a …

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85.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.1 km

17.6 km

5.62 km

5.22 km

734 m

546 m

Surfaces

66.4 km

17.8 km

1.09 km

434 m

113 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

19°C

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Lough Acoose

Ballaghbeama Gap

Lough Barfinnihy

Moll's Gap

Ladies View

Killarney Town Centre

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