The Loop Head Peninsula loop from Kilkee

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The Loop Head Peninsula loop from Kilkee

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The Loop Head Peninsula loop from Kilkee

04:06

68.7km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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40 m

Kilkee Beach

Highlight • Beach

Very popular seaside resort. Great place for a swim and an ice cream

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20.8 km

View of Carrigaholt Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

For a view of the castle, go closer to the water, Wild Atlantic Way-point.
Carrigaholt Castle: A 15th-century sentinel on the Shannon
This impressive tower castle was built around 1480 …

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38.8 km

Loop Head Lighthouse and Cliffs

Highlight • Monument

Park your car at Loop Head Lighthouse and enjoy the panoramic view. On a nice day you can see as far as the Cliffs of Moher. The sight of the …

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45.4 km

Bridges of Ross

Highlight • Natural Monument

Follow the coastal path (approx. 15-20 min. walk) for the best view.
An absolute must-see on the Loop Head peninsula! Although the name 'Bridges' suggests there are more than one, …

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68.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.6 km

1.20 km

1.03 km

583 m

274 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.2 km

9.99 km

1.20 km

407 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

14°C

11°C

34 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 42.0 km/h

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Comments

May 16, 2026,IR16 Doonaha - Doonbeg

Experience:

In the morning I look up and indeed see some blue in the sky. I start the ride along the bay. At my first stop, I notice that the bag on my handlebars is open and yes... the keys to both batteries are gone. I don't worry too much yet because I have... somewhere... spare keys. Somewhere, so we'll …

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