Caha Pass
N71Kenmare to Glengarriff · Munster
Distance16.8mi · 27 km
Drive time34 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
MountainCoast
A rock-tunnelled pass between Kerry and Cork.
The N71 over the Caha Pass links Kenmare and Glengarriff, the road blasted through the bare rock of the Caha Mountains in a series of short tunnels with views over Bantry Bay. Atmospheric and twisting; mind the narrow tunnels, oncoming traffic, and tour buses in summer.
Where it runs
KenmareStart · Munster
GlengarriffEnd · Ireland
Character
Corners30bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient8%≈ 1-in-13
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb306 mtotal ascent
Summit315 mhighest point · 1033 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
312 m rangeKnow before you go
- Narrow rock tunnels
- Oncoming traffic
- Tour buses in summer
Along the road
- viewpoint Druid's View
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