Conor Pass

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Conor Pass
An Chonair
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Looking south to the highest point of the Conor Pass
Elevation 456 m (1,496 ft) [1]
Traversed byRoad
Location County Kerry, Ireland
Range Mountains of the Central Dingle Peninsula
Coordinates 52°10′55″N10°12′26″W / 52.18194°N 10.20722°W / 52.18194; -10.20722
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Location in Ireland

The Conor Pass or Connor Pass (Irish : An Chonair, 'the way or path') [2] is one of the highest mountain passes in Ireland served by an asphalted road. [3] It is on the R560 road on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry.

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Geography

The 456-metre (1,496 ft)-high pass on the Dingle Peninsula links Dingle, in the south-west, with Brandon Bay and Castlegregory in the north-east. The scenic road leading to the pass weaves its way around the sharp cliff faces and past high corrie lakes. [4] At its highest point it passes between the mountain peaks of Binn Dubh ('Beenduff') and Sliabh Mhacha Ré ('Slievanea'). [5]

Access

A twisty one-lane asphalted road leads to the pass. The drive is considered one of the most beautiful in Ireland. [6] Vehicles over two tonnes in weight are prohibited from using the road in order to avoid difficulties in passing.

Bicycle ascent to the pass is one of the most famous and difficult climbs in Ireland. [7]

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References

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