Healy Pass
Category 39.8 km
Distance
330 m
Elevation Gain
3.4%
Average Gradient
11%
Max Gradient
The Healy Pass crosses the spine of the Caha Mountains between Kerry and Cork, linking the Beara Peninsula's two coastal flanks. The ascent from the Cork side (Adrigole) is longer and more gradual; from the Kerry side (Lauragh) it is shorter but steeper, with the final approach to the cross at the s...
Pro Tip
The Beara Peninsula's full circuit — including Healy Pass and the Allihies copper mines coast road — makes one of the finest multi-day touring loops in Ireland at approximately 140km with 2,200m of cl...
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Cycling in Wild Atlantic Way