Molls Gap
N71Killarney to Kenmare · Killarney Municipal District
Distance19.9mi · 32 km
Drive time40 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
MountainLakes
The scenic spine of the Ring of Kerry.
The N71 climbs from Killarney's lakes over Molls Gap to Kenmare, the most scenic stretch of the Ring of Kerry, twisting through rock and bog with views down to the Lakes of Killarney and across the Macgillycuddy's Reeks. Beautiful but busy with tour coaches in season; mind the bends and the slow traffic.
Where it runs
KillarneyStart · Killarney Municipal District
KenmareEnd · Ireland
Character
Corners30bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient8%≈ 1-in-13
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb304 mtotal ascent
Summit259 mhighest point · 850 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
252 m rangeKnow before you go
- Tour coaches in season
- Slow traffic on the bends
- Wandering sheep
Along the road
- viewpoint Waterfall view
- viewpoint Ladie's View
- viewpoint Moll's Gap
Sources
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Nearby roads
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