Coomakista Pass
Category 34.5 km
Distance
240 m
Elevation Gain
5.3%
Average Gradient
12%
Max Gradient
Coomakista is the Ring of Kerry's scenic highlight: a short, punchy climb above the Kenmare River estuary with a viewpoint at the summit that frames Derrynane Bay, the Skellig Islands on the horizon, and the Beara Peninsula beyond. The ascent from Caherdaniel is deceptively challenging — the average...
Pro Tip
The climb is significantly more rewarding when done anticlockwise on the Ring of Kerry — ascending from the Caherdaniel side gives you the full Atlantic view at the summit rather than approaching it f...
Part of
Cycling in Wild Atlantic Way