Sean Kelly Cycle Route - The Kelly Comeragh Challange

Cycling On Road
County Waterford
Grade Very Challenging
Length 166.589 km
Time 8 hours
Format Loop
Ascent 1990 m
Waymarking White signs with blue text
Start Point
Entrance to Walton Causeway Park on R911
Finish Point
Entrance to Walton Causeway Park on R911
Nearest Town to Start Dungarvan
Grid Ref. X 263 933
Lat. and Long. 52.088954, -7.620194

This route is designed for the experienced touring cyclist with four really tough climbs and some of the most scenic upland countryside imaginable. It passes via Lemybrien, Carrick-on-Suir, Clonmel, Ballymacarbry, Rathgormack, Mahon Bridge, Mahon Falls, Kilrossanty, Kilbrien and Bery's Cross and includes a loop from Carrickbeg with the back-breaking Sheskin Hill. You also meander through the gorgeous Nire Valley, into the heart of the Comeraghs, climb to Powers the Pot, descend through enchanting uplands, climb to the Máma Road with downhill for about the last 13 kilometres.

Maps and other information

Trail Management

Smarter Travel Dungarvan, Co Waterford

Facilities

In Dungarvan: All services

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheets 74, 75 and 82
Public Transportation

Public Transportation

Bus Eireann bus

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