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● RECORDED ROUTE

Coomasaharn
Horseshoe.

A demanding recorded horseshoe above Coomasaharn and Coomacullen lakes, crossing steep mountain ground and the Teeromoyle Tooth.

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Based on Rob’s GPX
745 recorded track points

ROB’S PHOTOGRAPHSSee 10 route photos↓
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INTERACTIVE TERRAIN · ACTUAL GPX TRACK
DISTANCE11.57km recorded
RECORDED TIME5:59not a planning estimate
ASCENT873m recorded
GRADEHardexperienced hikers

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

WEATHER AT A GLANCE

750 m Iveragh 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 Coomasaharn start

From the supplied track
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The recording begins near the Coomasaharn Lough approach. Confirm current parking, access and ground conditions locally before leaving.

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

Know the commitment.

  • Steep, rough mountain ground requires confident movement and navigation.
  • The ridge and Teeromoyle Tooth can become serious in wind, cloud or poor visibility.
  • Wet rock and grass may be slippery, especially on the descent.
  • This is a long mountain circuit with limited easy escape once committed to the high ground.
Conservative retreat guidance

Turn back along the known approach before committing to the horseshoe if wind, cloud or ground conditions are unsuitable. From the high ridge, avoid improvised descents towards the lakes.

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

RECORDED ELEVATION

159 m to 773 m.

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

773 m159 m
0 km873 m ascent · 873 m descent11.57 km

THE LINE

Two lakes inside a wild horseshoe.

The recording begins and finishes at the same point near Coomasaharn Lough. It climbs into the high ground around Coomacullen lake, follows the horseshoe ridge past the distinctive Teeromoyle Tooth and returns by a separate descending line.

01Coomasaharn startThe recorded loop begins near the lake at approximately 159 m.
02Coomacullen lakeThe route enters steep corrie ground above the water.
03Teeromoyle ToothBroken rock and an exposed mountain feature mark the high section.
04Horseshoe ridgeThe recording reaches approximately 773 m before turning towards the descent.
05Return to the lakeA separate descending line closes the loop at the recorded start.

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.