Conor Pass, Kerry · Dingle Peninsula

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Conor Pass

Ireland’s highest mountain pass, from Dingle over to Brandon Bay; the north side narrows to a single lane under a rock face.
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Length11 miles17 km
Driving timeAbout 25 minwithout stops
OpenAll yearusually
RoadNarrow in placesbusy in summer
Low carsFine with care
MotorcyclesGreat

Before you go

Large vehicles and caravans are signed off the narrow north side. Use the lay-bys to let oncoming cars through, and stop at the summit car park for the view both ways.

Which way round

Dingle to Kilcummin: climb the wider south side and take the narrow north side downhill.

When it’s open

Normally open all year, though snow can close it for a day or two.

The route

  1. Dingle
  2. summit
  3. Kilcummin

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