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The Loop Head Peninsula loop from Kilkee

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Ireland

Munster

Clare

The Loop Head Peninsula loop from Kilkee

Moderate

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142

riders

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

Tip by

20.8 km

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 by the McMahon family and has dominated the skyline of the fishing village of Carrigaholt ever since. Although the interior is not accessible, it is definitely worth admiring the robust outer walls and the old courtyard up close. Enjoy the view over the Shannon estuary and discover the rich history of this strategic stronghold on the Loop Head peninsula.

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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 rugged cliffs and the Atlantic Ocean crashing incessantly and with great force against the coast here make Loop Head one of the most beautiful places in all of Ireland. Incidentally, the Irish Times saw it the same way in 2013 and named the place the "Best Place to Holiday in Ireland".
Even though Loop Head is remote, it's still worth a visit, if not for that very reason.

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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, the brute force of the Atlantic Ocean has left only one natural arch. This impressive limestone formation is a beautiful example of how erosion shapes the Irish landscape.
The bridge is not visible from the car park.

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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

Thursday 2 July

17°C

14°C

28 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 35.0 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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