Coomanaspig Pass: Map + What to Look Out For

At 797 ft/ 248 meters above sea level, the Skellig Ring’s Coomanaspig Pass is one of the highest points in Ireland that’s reachable by car.

Although no where near as popular as the famous Ring of Kerry Drive, the Skellig Ring is a hugely rewarding drive/cycle.

And it’s highest point, Coomanaspig Pass, offers magnificent views of the surrounding countryside, from Valentia Island and beyond.

What you need to know about Coomanspig Pass

Although a visit to Coomanaspig Pass is fairly straightforward, there are a few need-to-knows that’ll make your visit that bit more enjoyable.

1. Location

Coomanaspig Pass is located along the Skellig Ring in Country Kerry, just before you reach the towering Kerry Cliffs.

2. The parking area/viewpoint

You’ll find a Wild Atlantic Way discovery point here with a large parking area. Please do note that, due to its elevated position, it gets extremely windy here.

3. Where you’ll be able to see

On a clear day, lookout for:

• Valentia Island (it’s right in front of you, just past Portmagee Village)
• The Dingle Peninsula (it’s right behind Valentia)

4. The drive down

One of the reasons that Coomanaspig Pass is one of the best places to visit in Kerry is down to the view you get on the way towards the Kerry Cliffs.

There’s a glorious straight road that looks like something whipped from an oil painting, with patch-work green fields on either side and the Atlantic off in the distance.

Explore more of the Skellig Ring

After making your descent from Coomanaspig Pass, you have several options:

• Visit the Kerry Cliffs (you’ll meet the entrance on the way down)
• Grab lunch in Portmagee (departure point for the Skellig Islands)
• Explore Valentia Island (Geokaun Mountain and Cliffs are the highlight)