The R575 road is a regional road in Ireland. It is a road on the Beara Peninsula in County Cork.[1][2] The road forms part of the Wild Atlantic Way.[3] Parts of the road form part of the Beara Way walking trail.[4]
Hillsides by the road near Allihies are marked by ruins of former copper mines. The mines were at peak production in the 19th century but some were operational until 1962.[5]
The R575 travels northeast from the R572 via Allihies and along the Kenmare River inlet.[5] The road ends at the R571 near Eyeries. The R575 is 19.0 km (11.8 mi) long.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "R572 to R571" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ a b "S.I. No. 54/2012 – Roads Act 1993 (Classification of Regional Roads) Order 2012". Government of Ireland. 28 February 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ "Wild Atlantic Way: Explore The Route". Fáilte Ireland. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ "The Beara Way". Ireland View. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ a b Poole, Susan; Gallagher, Lyn (2008). AA Best Drives Ireland. The Automobile Association. pp. 43–44. ISBN 978-0-7495-4430-0.