Travelling Through Dursey Road, the Only Road on Dursey Island

Dursey Road is the only road on Dursey Island, located at the southwestern tip of the Beara Peninsula in Ireland.

Dursey Road

Where is Dursey Island?

Located in the west of County Cork, the island is separated from the mainland by a narrow stretch of water called the Dursey Sound. Dursey, which is only 6.5km long and 1.5km wide, provides the tourist with some lovely walks and breathtaking views of the nearby West Cork coastline.

Is Dursey Island worth a visit?

The drive is definitely worth it. This peaceful island, with only a handful of permanent residents, and no shops, pubs or restaurants, is connected to the mainland by Ireland's only cable car. Dolphins and whales are regular visitors to the rich waters that surround Dursey, in addition to a wide range of different types of seabirds and butterflies. The island is popular with day-trippers and walkers during the summer months. The scenery, nature and wonderful ambiance of the island are stunning.

How long is the road across Dursey Island?

The road across the island is totally unpaved. It’s 5.3km (3.29 miles) long running east-west from Clonmore to Ardatedaun. This gravel, steep and narrow road runs most of the way along the southern side of the island.

 

 

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