{
  "name": "Ring of Kerry",
  "slug": "ring-of-kerry-n70",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/ring-of-kerry-n70/",
  "summary": "The N70 does the heavy lifting on the Ring of Kerry, threading between mountain and Atlantic around the Iveragh peninsula through Cahersiveen, Waterville and Sneem. The tour coaches all run anticlockwise, so you know exactly what to do.",
  "roadNumbers": [
    "N70"
  ],
  "location": {
    "country": "Ireland",
    "region": "County Kerry",
    "start": {
      "name": "Killorglin",
      "lat": 52.106552,
      "lon": -9.781695
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Kenmare",
      "lat": 51.883939,
      "lon": -9.590367
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 72.4,
    "lengthKm": 116.5,
    "driveMinutes": 145,
    "corners": 120,
    "hairpins": 0,
    "maxGradientPercent": 9,
    "summitMetres": 207.6,
    "elevationConfidence": "measured",
    "difficulty": "moderate",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 5
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "spring",
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "Tour coaches travelling anticlockwise",
    "Narrow village sections",
    "Vehicles stopping for views"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "coast",
    "mountain",
    "valley"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "Knockanamadane",
    "Ring of Kerry Killorglin"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "pointCount": 689
  },
  "attribution": {
    "source": "Routes - bestdrivingroads.com",
    "citation": "Cite with a link to the road page. Stats are measured from the mapped line, not copied from other lists; where elevationConfidence is \"approximate\" the 30 m DEM cannot resolve that line and the elevation figures are indicative.",
    "roadGeometry": "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL",
    "terms": "Facts are free to cite with attribution; bulk reproduction of the catalogue requires permission (simon@keane.studio)."
  },
  "updated": "2026-07-25"
}