Blackstones Bridge – Lough Acoose loop from Killorglin

Blackstones Bridge – Lough Acoose loop from Killorglin

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Blackstones Bridge – Lough Acoose loop from Killorglin

03:01

64.1km

440m

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: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.8 km

View of Caragh Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful view over the landscape.

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15.0 km

Descent With View of Caragh Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Pretty sharp left before the bottom of the descent, but well worth checking out for the flow and great views

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19.7 km

Blackstones Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lickeen woods nearby is also worth a little walk around off the bike

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25.2 km

Lough Acoose

Highlight • Other

Scenic lake with Irelands highest mountain Carrauntoohill as a backdrop

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26.2 km

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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37.0 km

Dunloe Ogham Stones

Highlight • Historical Site

Located between Beaufort Village and the Gap of Dunloe, The Dunloe Ogham Stones stand in a circle of 8 in a small enclosure. It is believed that seven of these …

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63.8 km

Killorglin town and the River Laune

Highlight • Settlement

Killorglin is famous for it's annual Puck Fair. Held in August, it begins with the crowning of a goat King which is now commemorated by a statue on the banks …

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64.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.0 km

4.13 km

104 m

Surfaces

36.2 km

27.9 km