North Kerry Cycling Routes

North Kerry Cycleway

North Kerry Cycling Routes

A collection of 6 cycling routes.

Overview

About this collection

Explore the north of County Kerry on mostly paved roads with just the odd short gravel stretch. Expect rolling terrain rather than big climbs, plus wide-open farmland and a taste of the Atlantic—wind can be a factor, so pack a layer. These rides are largely on-road: a good mix of quiet lanes and some busier sections, so lights and traffic confidence are handy. Ideal for road bikes and anyone who likes steady distance over technical trails. You can stitch together segments to reach the coast or keep things local with shorter loops. Towns offer coffee and supplies, but services can be sparse between them—bring water and snacks. If smooth tarmac, classic Irish countryside, and sea air sound good, this collection is a solid pick for a day out on the bike.

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Routes
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Duration
94.5 km
Distance
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Avg. speed
693 m
Ascent
641 m
Descent

North Kerry Cycling Routes

Routes in this collection

All 6 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

Ballybunion to Kilrush
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Ballybunion to Kilrush

Cycling route in Ballybunnion, Munster, Ireland

Cruise the North Kerry coast from the seaside town of Ballybunion to the heritage hub of Kilrush. Roll past fields to Tarbert and hop the Shannon ferry to Killimer—great views and a breather—before the final spin into town and its marina. Mostly smooth tarmac with a few busier road stretches; gentl…
30.5 km
Distance
224 m
Ascent
198 m
Descent
North Kerry Cycleway: Tralee to Ballybunnion
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North Kerry Cycleway: Tralee to Ballybunnion

Cycling route in Tralee, Munster, Ireland

Leave Tralee, Kerry’s lively county town, and spin north through rolling farmland to the seaside at Ballybunnion. It’s about 25 km with gentle climbs, mostly on-road and can be busy, so ride single file. Finish at Ballybunnion’s cliffs and long beaches—perfect for a dip or fish and chips. Expect At…
25.5 km
Distance
156 m
Ascent
175 m
Descent
Tralee to Ballybunion
Official

Tralee to Ballybunion

Cycling route in Tralee, Munster, Ireland

Roll from Tralee, Kerry's county town, to the seaside of Ballybunion on quiet roads. About 16 km with a few gentle ups (around 165 m climbing), easy going on back roads. Expect green fields, sea air as you near the finish, and low traffic. Start with a coffee in Tralee; end with a beach walk or ice…
15.8 km
Distance
165 m
Ascent
135 m
Descent
North Kerry Cycleway
Official

North Kerry Cycleway

Cycling route in Tralee, Munster, Ireland

Start and finish in Tralee, Kerry’s lively county town. Roughly 9 km on mostly quiet roads with a few short climbs, it’s an easy hour in the saddle. On a clear day you might catch views toward Tralee Bay and the Slieve Mish hills. Grab a coffee in town before or after—perfect little taster of the N…
9.3 km
Distance
66 m
Ascent
84 m
Descent
North Kerry Cycleway
Official

North Kerry Cycleway

Cycling route in Tralee, Munster, Ireland

Start and finish in Tralee, Kerry’s county town, on a short spin along the North Kerry Cycleway. It’s about 10.5 km, mostly flat with a gentle 60 m climb, and largely paved. Expect plenty of on-road sections, so keep an eye on traffic. Perfect for a quick leg-stretcher before coffee in town or a wa…
10.5 km
Distance
61 m
Ascent
46 m
Descent
North Kerry Cycleway
Official

North Kerry Cycleway

Cycling route in Ballybunnion, Munster, Ireland

Short Ballybunion spin on the North Kerry Cycleway. About 3 km, mostly flat, starting and finishing in town. Roll past seaside views and the old castle, with salty Atlantic air for company. Ideal warm-up or family-friendly leg, and easy to tack onto a longer ride towards Listowel or the greenway. F…
3 km
Distance
20 m
Ascent
4 m
Descent