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Lisdoonvarna, Black Head and Dolmen loop

Lisdoonvarna, Black Head and Dolmen loop

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5.0

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Lisdoonvarna, Black Head and Dolmen loop

02:42

59.5km

520m

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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Parking

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11.0 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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19.8 km

Fanore beach

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Fanore Beach is one of the most beautiful sandy beaches along the Wild Atlantic Way, uniquely situated at the foot of the Burren's limestone hills. This award-winning Blue Flag beach …

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24.0 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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24.6 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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28.9 km

Gleninagh Castle

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Gleninagh Castle is an impressive 16th-century L-shaped tower house that majestically overlooks Galway Bay. A former stronghold of the O'Loughlin clan, it is built from the characteristic limestone of the …

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32.8 km

Late Bike Repair Station

Highlight • Rest Area

38.6 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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59.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.7 km

2.77 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.3 km

12.2 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

19°C

12°C

39 %

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Lisdoonvarna, Black Head and Dolmen loop

The Burren Limestone Pavement

Fanore beach

Black Head Lighthouse

Burren Coastal Road

Gleninagh Castle

Late Bike Repair Station

Stunning views

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