Healy Pass
R574Adrigole to Lauragh · West Cork
Distance7.0mi · 11.3 km
Drive time15 minon the road
DifficultyDemanding
MountainValley
A zig-zag of hairpins across the Beara Peninsula.
The R574 Healy Pass crosses the spine of the Beara Peninsula between Adrigole and Lauragh in a tight zig-zag of hairpins, the border of Cork and Kerry running over the top at 334 m. Narrow and dramatic with huge views over Bantry Bay; take the bends slowly and watch for sheep and oncoming traffic.
Where it runs
AdrigoleStart · West Cork
LauraghEnd · Ireland
Character
Corners34bends
Tightness7of 10
Max gradient10%≈ 1-in-10
Hairpins4tight bends
Climb311 mtotal ascent
Summit302 mhighest point · 991 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
294 m rangeKnow before you go
- Tight hairpins, single-track
- Sheep on the road
- Oncoming traffic
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