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Ross Castle – Moll's Gap loop from Kenmare

Ross Castle – Moll's Gap loop from Kenmare

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4.5

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Ross Castle – Moll's Gap loop from Kenmare

03:13

68.9km

780m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.9 km for 53 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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538 m

Kenmare

Highlight • Settlement

Kenmare is one of Ireland's first planned towns and is known for its gastronomic restaurants and excellent accommodation. The original Irish name for the town is Neidín, meaning 'little nest', …

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9.02 km

View of the Killarney Lakes

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

34.9 km

Ross Castle

Highlight • Castle

On the edge of Lough Leane, Ross Castle dates from the 15th century and was the last place in Munster to withstand Cromwell. It is open to the public outside of winter with excellent guided tours.

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46.9 km

Lough Barfinnihy

Highlight • Lake

Gorgeous rainbow trout stocked lake on the way up to Moll's Gap from Upper Lough Leane. Old ruins between the lake and the mountain.

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49.6 km

Rock Arch Tunnel, Killarney National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

54.3 km

View of Killarney National Park and lakes from Molls Gap

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Save your energy for the hills. When you’re descending mind the cars and tourist on the road

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54.4 km

View of Killarney National Park

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Grandiose view.

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55.4 km

Looscaunagh Lough

Lake

59.1 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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68.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.6 km

7.76 km

5.06 km

2.87 km

532 m

Surfaces

66.1 km

2.35 km

195 m

140 m

< 100 m

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Ross Castle – Moll's Gap loop from Kenmare

Kenmare

View of the Killarney Lakes

Ross Castle

Lough Barfinnihy

Rock Arch Tunnel, Killarney National Park

View of Killarney National Park and lakes from Molls Gap

View of Killarney National Park

Moll's Gap

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