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● RECORDED ROUTE

An Bóthar
Glas.

A point-to-point journey along An Bóthar Glas (the Green Road) through old walls, mountain lakes and the western Dingle landscape.

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Based on Rob’s GPX
619 recorded track points

ROB’S PHOTOGRAPHSSee 10 route photos↓
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INTERACTIVE TERRAIN · ACTUAL GPX TRACK
DISTANCE9.60km recorded
RECORDED TIME4:08not a planning estimate
ASCENT333m recorded
GRADEModerateold road crossing

Recorded time is not planning time. Build your own estimate from pace, ascent, ground, breaks, weather and available daylight.

WEATHER AT A GLANCE

400 m Dingle forecast

Reading the route forecast…

Current snapshot. Detailed planning guidance and route files are below. Mountain conditions can differ sharply from the forecast.

PLAN THE GROUND

Start well. Turn back early.

Recorded-track information for planning. This is not confirmation of parking, access or safe passage on the day.

RECORDED START

Recorded Green Road start

From the supplied track
Irish Transverse Mercator

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This is a point-to-point recording with different start and finish coordinates. Confirm transport, parking and current local access before leaving.

Use appropriate parking and never block gates, homes, narrow roads or emergency access.
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HAZARDS & OPTIONS

Know the commitment.

  • Transport is required between the recorded start and finish.
  • Rough, wet or indistinct sections may slow progress.
  • Mountain weather can reduce visibility around the higher ground.
  • Old walls and historic structures should be left undisturbed.
Conservative retreat guidance

If weather or ground conditions become unsuitable, return along the known section before committing to the crossing. Do not descend across enclosed land without confirming access.

No line shown here should be treated as a guaranteed emergency escape route.

RECORDED ELEVATION

16 m to 411 m.

The profile follows the supplied GeoJSON and its recorded elevation at every point.

411 m16 m
0 km333 m ascent · 461 m descent9.60 km

THE LINE

An old line through the hills.

The supplied track follows An Bóthar Glas across rough mountain country, losing more height than it gains before reaching the western finish. Stonework, old route markers and lake views give the line a strong sense of place.

01Old-road openingThe route begins at 144 m and follows the historic line.
02Lake countryOld walls and water sit beneath the surrounding mountains.
03Highest groundThe recording reaches approximately 411 m.
04Western finishThe line descends to a separate endpoint near sea level.

BEFORE YOU GO

Read the ground. Keep your margin.

Conditions can change the seriousness of any recorded route.

This is a record of one outing, not confirmation of current access or safe passage.

  1. Check conditionsReview forecasts and warnings before leaving.
  2. Navigate independentlyCarry suitable mapping and know how to use it.
  3. Protect your marginTurn back early if the day exceeds your experience.
  4. Share your planLeave your route and expected return time with someone.
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In an emergency Call 112 or 999 and ask for Mountain Rescue.

A NOTE BEFORE YOU GO

Walk responsibly.

Your route. Your decisions.

This guide describes one recorded outing and may not reflect current access, path conditions or hazards. Weather and mapping are guidance only. You are responsible for your route choice, navigation, equipment and decisions. If in doubt, turn back.

Distance, elevation and track geometry come from the supplied route files. Access and conditions must be checked independently.