Slea Head Drive
R559Dingle to Dunquin · Kenmare Municipal District
Distance12.8mi · 21 km
Drive time27 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
CoastMountain
A spectacular coast road around the tip of Dingle.
The R559 Slea Head Drive loops around the western tip of the Dingle Peninsula, a narrow, dramatic coast road past beehive huts, golden strands and the Blasket Islands out in the Atlantic. Beautiful but tight; mind the single-track sections, the tour coaches, and walkers on the road.
Where it runs
DingleStart · Kenmare Municipal District
DunquinEnd · Ireland
Character
Corners36bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient7%≈ 1-in-14
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb222 mtotal ascent
Summit106 mhighest point · 348 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
105 m rangeKnow before you go
- Single-track coast sections
- Tour coaches
- Walkers on the road
Along the road
- viewpoint Ceann Sléibhe
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