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Moll's Gap

Category 3

13.4 km

Distance

380 m

Elevation Gain

2.8%

Average Gradient

10%

Max Gradient

Moll's Gap is the gateway between Killarney and Kenmare on the N71 and one of the most reliably spectacular cycling roads in Ireland. The ascent from Killarney climbs gradually through the Black Valley — a remote glacial valley with no through traffic — before pitching up on the approach to the gap...

Pro Tip

Ride the full Killarney–Kenmare–Killarney loop via Moll's Gap both ways for a 46km round trip with 760m of total elevation — an excellent and well-structured half-day. The descent from Moll's Gap towa...

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