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Conor Pass

Category 2

8.2 km

Distance

456 m

Elevation Gain

5.6%

Average Gradient

15%

Max Gradient

At 456m, Conor Pass is the highest mountain pass in Ireland accessible by road and the most spectacular climb on the Wild Atlantic Way by a considerable margin. The ascent from Dingle town climbs through a glacially carved valley of bare rock and mountain lakes, with the gradient intensifying sharpl...

Pro Tip

Start from Dingle town (25m elevation) for the full climb rather than driving to Dingle Gap. The approach through Camp on the Connor Pass road from Tralee adds another 12km and 200m of gentle climbing...

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