It can be a “hilly” experience cycling on The Beara Peninsula which forms part of The Wild Atlantic Way but a truly rewarding one. The scenery is stunning with cliffs dropping down to the Atlantic in places.
From Bellatarix, Bed and Breakfast for Women it’s just a short cycle to Castletown Berehaven. You can hop on the ferry with your bike to Bere Island for a day out cycling and really enjoy that special Island experience.
The Beara Way Cycling Route in West Cork mostly uses country roads and stays close to the coastline. It makes its way along the entire Beara Peninsula and passes through towns and villages along the way.
Here are some great cycle routes for the enthusiastic cyclist.
Glengarriff to Adrigole: 21km. 2km main road, 19km other roads. Elevation range 20m-140m. OSI Discovery Series Maps Sheets 84,85.
Adrigole to Castletownbere: 16km, all other roads. Elevation range sealevel-100m. OSI Discovery Series Maps Sheets 84-85
Bere Island: 14km other roads. Elevation range sea level -250m. OSI Discovery Maps Sheets 84 or 88.
Castletownbere to Dursey Sound and Allihies: 43km other roads. Elevation range sea level- 150m. OSI Discovery Maps Sheet 84.
Allihies to Ardgroom: 15km. 6km main road, 9km other roads. Elevation range 50m – 100m. OSI Discovery Maps Sheet 84.
Ardgroom to Dawros Cross: 17km all other roads. Elevation range sea level – 50m. OSI Discovery Maps Sheets 84-85.
Bikes and e-bikes can be rented from Vera and Denis in Bantry. Bikes can be delivered but advance notice is required. Details and booking form can be found on http://www.odonovancycles.ie
Dunboy Cottage, Fuhir, Castletownbere, Beara Peninsula, West Cork, Ireland P75AC89
Tel: +353 27 71717 • Email: bellatrixireland@gmail.com
