Middle Burren 125km

ROUTES

125km, 9am 20th June 2026

Routes are subject to change.

Significant Climbs

Sliabh Eilbhe – 3.25km, 196m, 6%

Section 1: 53km

0 – 53km

Barefield to Ballyvaughan

This route will take you out of Barefield to the village of Crusheen and onto the village of Tubber. After Tubber you will turn left for Boston and head for Glen Columbkille. You’re now entering the heart of the Burren. Just before Glann Hill you will turn right for Kinvara pedalling between the Burren mountains and after passing Eagles Rock on your left you will turn left onto the New Line and head for Ballyvaughan.

You will arrive at the bottom of Corker Hill where you will exit out onto the N67. This road will have tourist traffic and passing coaches so extra care required. If required pull in at a safe location and allow traffic to pass. You will arrive at Ballyvaughan village where you will turn right for the food stop.

Section 2: 51km

53km – 104km

Ballyvaughan to Kilnaboy

Turn Left after exiting the food stop and head along the coast road R477 to Black Head lighthouse and Fanore.

In Fanore at O’Donoghue’s Pub you will turn left and commence the climb of Sliabh Eilbhe. Caution on descending as you exit out onto the N67 turning left for the top of the Corkscrew. Just before the top you will turn right for Noughaval and Kilfenora. You will head for Kilnaboy , 2nd food stop.

Section 3: 21km

104km – 125km

Kilnaboy to Barefield

You will leave Kilnaboy and head home via Corofin and Ruan. In Barefield there will be a fresh 99 ice cream waiting to greet you. You will deserve it!

Overall route

Middle Burren 125km

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RECOMMENDATIONS

25-28mm tyres for road bikes with appropriate psi or gravel bikes with 35-40mm tyres with about 35psi and a comfier spin.

Difficulty Rating: 7/10

HOT TIP

With a total of 1200mtrs to climb, DO NOT wait until food stops to drink or eat. Nibble and sip fluid as you go. And don’t go too hard too early, spin those gears.

Please be aware that the roads in these areas have local traffic as well as tourist traffic. When safe allow traffic to pass.