Conor Pass
Conor Pass
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Ronald M
20 contributions
Aug 2022
This is an absolute must do! This was our second trip to Ireland. The views are incredible and you will never forget it. The drive is not for the weak of heart. It is curves and has many blind spots. We navigated this in a 9 passenger commercial van, but slow, careful, and respectful made it all possible. If I had to do it again, I would invest in a windshield camera that you can get really cheap. One of our parties did video tape part of it and it came out incredible.
Written 4 September 2022
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BittenByBigTravelBug
29 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
The drive itself is fun... when the weather is clear. It's likely much more difficult with bad weather and would make me think twice before taking it on.
The absolute highlight here is the picture perfect lake, set against dramatic mountains, above the Connor pass waterfall. A short climb up the rocks by the side of the waterfall reveals this hidden paradisiacal gem of a place. It's incredible to be completely enveloped by such natural beauty... moments that we'll cherish for a long time
The absolute highlight here is the picture perfect lake, set against dramatic mountains, above the Connor pass waterfall. A short climb up the rocks by the side of the waterfall reveals this hidden paradisiacal gem of a place. It's incredible to be completely enveloped by such natural beauty... moments that we'll cherish for a long time
Written 9 April 2023
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Jcalvert325
84 contributions
July 2022
What an incredible experience! We drove the pass coming from Limerick and headed to Dingle. When we started up the pass the weather was warm and slightly overcast. By the time we made it to the top of the pass, there was a thick mist in the air and the temperature was significantly cooler. We parked and enjoyed the small waterfall, as well as the numerous sheep climbing along the rocks, seemingly unbothered by the two Americans who kept bleating at them like a pair of idiots. :) We spent 15-20 minutes looking around and taking deep breathes of the crisp, clean air. As we headed back down we were greeted with sunshine, blue skies, and the most vivid rainbow I've ever seen. It was a definite must-do. However, please make note of the cautions regarding vehicle size. We had someone try to come through in an RV (caravan) and it caused a traffic nightmare. The restrictions exist for a reason.
Written 9 January 2023
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Dina S
Long Island, NY47 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
This review is for all the Nervous Nellies out there (like me). I had been anxiety-ridden about this road for months leading up to our family vacation in Ireland. Wasted energy. Other than two short stretches where the road becomes one lane, it's really no different than driving on any other of Ireland's narrow roadways (driving here is not for the timid!). Just keep your eye on the cars in front of you when on the narrow bits to make sure you don't have to back up at any point to let the other side through and you'll be fine. (Keep in mind that we drove south to north on a cloudy day with no precipitation.) My family and I were so surprised that the Pass was over by the time we were heading back down the mountain that we never even took any photos!
Written 16 August 2024
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Karen B
Gastonia, NC36 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We drove this to and from our tour of the Ring of Kerry. Both times, it was foggy at the top with no views. But it was still pretty in a different way. As we went over the pass on our way to the Dingle Penisula after we submitted and started down, the fog lifted, and we had an amazing view of Dingle. It is not for the faint of heart as the road near the top is very narrow and one has to pull over to let other vehicles by and sometimes back up to find a place wide enough to pull over. I learned here that I could pull my mirrors in when passing on very narrow Irish roads.
Written 28 May 2023
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nuge52
Pell Lake, WI26 contributions
July 2022
This is a great drive to make while in Ireland. It is well worth your time. The views are stunning and the drive is not terrible. There is so much to see. Stop and climb the rocks to the lake above the waterfall. We loved it. I don't think you will be disappointed.
Written 30 July 2022
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland11,261 contributions
July 2022 • Family
We drove the Connor Pass the other day, my first time to do so in about 20 years. Truly, it's every bit as beautiful as I remembered it.
We drove up from Dingle Town heading towards Camp. That side is far less hair raising, but once you go past the main viewpoint/layby, the road is far narrower and the cliff to your right is sheer. That means it's often only wide enough for one car. No buses are allowed up. That would be impossible.
There are a few places to pull in, the main one is at the highest point of the pass where you can look towards Mount Brabdon and Cloghane and Camp, Tralee Bay and the Maharees.
The other way you can see all the way back to Dingle and the Great Skelligs in the distance and the Blaskets.
One if the most beautiful drives in Ireland I would say. Not for the faint-hearted but take your time and it's well worth it.
We drove up from Dingle Town heading towards Camp. That side is far less hair raising, but once you go past the main viewpoint/layby, the road is far narrower and the cliff to your right is sheer. That means it's often only wide enough for one car. No buses are allowed up. That would be impossible.
There are a few places to pull in, the main one is at the highest point of the pass where you can look towards Mount Brabdon and Cloghane and Camp, Tralee Bay and the Maharees.
The other way you can see all the way back to Dingle and the Great Skelligs in the distance and the Blaskets.
One if the most beautiful drives in Ireland I would say. Not for the faint-hearted but take your time and it's well worth it.
Written 26 July 2022
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Richard J
London, UK1,727 contributions
Sept 2021
Left Dingle having approached originally from the East so didn't really know what to expect. Even suspected it might be a pass between mountains. The reality was far more impressive. There are several signposted viewing points giving vistas in all directions, the most impressive being those facing west overlooking Stradbally Beach and the ocean. The road was narrow in places but certainly not in anyway dangerous if you take your time. Probably best to avoid in bad weather as you are unlikely to see anything anyway.
Written 8 October 2021
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D P
Wellington, New Zealand7,908 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
It’s a fair way up to the very top of the pass but it’s a lovely road and the views at the top are pretty spectacular. Probably even more so if you don’t have low cloud !
If you’re heading out of Dingle to go over the pass then the views all down the other side are immense and worth a few photo stops
If you’re heading out of Dingle to go over the pass then the views all down the other side are immense and worth a few photo stops
Written 2 October 2023
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BoardingPass539088
Dublin, Ireland103 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
My children loved this route but I have to say I was absolutely terrified. There is quite a steep drop on one side and very little room to pass. In saying that we travelled this road 10 times without any issues. The kids adored it though. There is a car park on both sides. On one side you can climb up rocks to a lovely lake and on the other side there is a hill climb. Both climbs certainly worth it.
Written 15 August 2020
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I will be driving the Conor Pass from Tralee to Dingle. How much time should I allow to enjoy the sights?
Written 30 May 2022
Hello, I think one hour is a maximum, there is a little lake above some rocks to climb and the famous view over the valley. It's wonderful but it won't take long to visit!
Enjoy!
Written 31 May 2022
Reviews say the Connor Pass is "not for the faint of heart" - I drove the Pacific Coast Highway in California. Is it "worse" than that?
Written 2 March 2020
It's a narrow road with amazing views to see. I'm a local and I had no problem driving it. It's actually a great experience. There's a waterfall and u can park and climb rocks to see a lake.
Written 21 September 2020
Has anyone driven the Conors Pass in a Peugeot 3008 HV reg recently.
Written 2 March 2020
Hi 167sef - haven’t particular noticed any particular car because of the AMAZING SCENERY on offer but it’s absolutely possible that someone was driving such a car over the Pass.
Written 10 March 2020
Hi, we are doing the drive from Doolin to Dingle which I'm alittle nervous about...would a Chauffeur be doable since we are not sure about driving these roads...
Written 7 August 2019
We drive for the first time from Cork to Cobh, then Kinsale to Dingle. We were nervous about it, but it went brilliantly. No problems at all. The Conors pass is a little narrow, but lots of roads in Ireland are, you just take your time, and pull over and wait, if it's too narrow for two cars.
Written 1 September 2019
Que faire si on rencontre une voiture vient de l'autre sens. Y a-t_il des endroits ou deux voitures ne pauvent pas se croiser?
Written 30 June 2019
are there places where it is impossible tofor two cars going in opposite directions to pass each other
Written 30 June 2019
Yes, there are places on the Conor Pass where you have to wait for the other car to pass that is coming in the opposite direction.
Written 30 August 2019
Hi, How does this compare to say any of the mountain passes in Colorado?
Written 9 February 2017
Totally different as Rockies are huge--but stunning vistas of iridescent green hillsides and round mountain lakes, tiny roads clinging to edge of cliffs, glacial waterfalls, sheep wandering out in front of you! It's fabulous!
Written 14 February 2017
Bonjour,
Y a-t-il une limitation quant à la taille du véhicule?
Nous avons un monospace Ulysse.
Merci de votre réponse.
Written 14 May 2015
Aucune restriction! Nous avons croisé ce matin un camion citerne qui est passé. Il y a juste un virage assez chaud, choisissez si possible d y passer le matin avant 9h ou le soir après 18h c est plus zen , moins de touristes!! Et attention au temps.'.. Bon voyage, l irlande c est extraordinaire!
Written 1 July 2015
What is the best way to drive Conor Pass? From Tralee down to Dingle? Or, Dingle to Tralee? So, basically go up the pass or down the pass.
Written 26 March 2015
HarveyIreland
Ireland
12,840 contributions
I drive both ways but for a first timer, maybe Tralee to Dingle as you will be on the side of the road closer to the mountain than to the drop.
Written 16 December 2016
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