Tour of Ireland (Day 8)

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The Ring of Kerry is a 180km long tourist loop. The coast is particularly beautiful, especially on the Waterville side. The town of Kenmare, the goal of this stage, is perched at the end of the river of the same name, and offers a nice view of the whole region. It is dynamic and has a good number of pubs where beer is never refused after a long bike ride.

The Ring of Kerry

From Tralee, I could have chosen to go for a loop in Dingle County and the town of the same name, but time was running out, so I preferred to go straight down south to Killorglin and join the coast via Waterville, before reaching Kenmare. The road to reach Waterville is not an easy one. It is part of the Ring of Kerry. It is perhaps the most difficult I have ever had to take. The elevation gain is not very important, but the bumps follow one after the other. Nevertheless, it’s really worth it to take a look at the coastal road.

Kenmare

From Waterville, we follow the Kenmare River to the town of the same name. It is the largest city in this corner of the county. Many tourists stop there to eat or to sleep. I did the same. There are excellent pubs. The facades of the houses are nicely colored.

End of this 8th stage, quite tiring, especially because of the wind. But Kenmare, with its numerous pubs, opens us the appetite. Really welcoming city that I advise you to visit.

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Also to be consulted

Tour of Ireland (Day 10)

The Grand-Paradis

Tour of Corsica (Day 3)

Tour of Ireland (Day 11)

Tour of Ireland (Day 5)

Tour of Corsica (Day 2)

Tour of Gantrisch

Tour of Tuscany (Day 3)

Télégraphe and Galibier

Tour of Tuscany (Day 6)

Also to be consulted

Tour of Ireland (Day 2)

Tour of Ireland (Day 10)

Tour of Lake Schiffenen

Tour of Corsica (Day 2)

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