Ireland, Beara Peninsula
Tight hairpins over the Caha Mountains linking Cork and Kerry above two bays.
Length
12 km
In miles
7.5 mi
Driving time
23 min
Atlas rating
9.3 / 10
The run
Adrigole to Lauragh, following the R574. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Fog and wind common
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 20 May 2026
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