R591 road | ||||
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| Bóthar R591 | ||||
 R591 between Goleen and Crookhaven | ||||
| Route information | ||||
| Length | 36.4 km (22.6 mi) | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| From |  N71 at Ardyhoolihane, County Cork | |||
| Major intersections | ||||
| To | Crookhaven pier | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | Ireland | |||
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The R591 road is a regional road in Ireland. It is a road on the Mizen Peninsula in County Cork. Most of the road forms part of the Wild Atlantic Way.
The R591 travels southwest from the N71 near Bantry to the village of Durrus. Durrus is also a gateway to the Sheep's Head Peninsula, the Mizen Peninsula's northern neighbour across Dunmanus Bay. The R591 continues via Toormore and Goleen. The road ends at Crookhaven, a yachting harbour village. Before Crookhaven, a scenic, rugged minor road leads to Mizen Head. The R591 is 36.4 km (22.6 mi) long.
References
- ^ "N71 to R591" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ "S.I. No. 54/2012 – Roads Act 1993 (Classification of Regional Roads) Order 2012". Government of Ireland. 28 February 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- "Wild Atlantic Way: Explore The Route". Fáilte Ireland. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ Poole, Susan; Gallagher, Lyn (2008). AA Best Drives Ireland. The Automobile Association. pp. 58–59. ISBN 978-0-7495-4430-0.
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