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● RECORDED ROUTE

Finneragh
Circuit.

A short but demanding recorded circuit over steep Iveragh mountain ground, with corrie loughs and wide views towards the Kerry coast.

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Based on Rob’s GPX
450 recorded track points

ROB’S PHOTOGRAPHSSee 5 route photos↓
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INTERACTIVE TERRAIN · ACTUAL GPX TRACK
DISTANCE6.94km recorded
RECORDED TIME4:41not a planning estimate
ASCENT617m 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

650 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 Finneragh start

From the supplied track
Irish Transverse Mercator

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The recording begins near the eastern approach to the Finneragh mountain ground. Confirm current parking, land access and local conditions before setting out.

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

Know the commitment.

  • The route gains more than 600 m in a relatively short distance.
  • Rocky slopes and steep grass may be slippery in wet conditions.
  • Cloud can obscure the corrie edges and descent line quickly.
  • There are limited easy escape options once committed to the high ground.
Conservative retreat guidance

Return along the known ascent before committing to the upper circuit if visibility, wind or footing is poor. Avoid descending directly into steep corrie ground.

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

RECORDED ELEVATION

99 m to 652 m.

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

652 m99 m
0 km617 m ascent · 621 m descent6.94 km

THE LINE

A compact circuit with a full mountain character.

The recording begins at approximately 103 m and climbs quickly into rough, rocky ground. The circuit crosses high slopes above small corrie loughs and reaches approximately 652 m before turning towards a separate descent. Despite its compact distance, the sustained ascent and broken terrain make this a serious mountain outing.

01Recorded startThe route begins at approximately 103 m on the eastern side of the circuit.
02Steep ascentThe line gains height rapidly through grass, rock and broken mountain ground.
03High circuitThe recording reaches approximately 652 m above the corrie loughs.
04Coastal outlookOpen sections give long views across Iveragh towards the water.
05ReturnA separate descent closes the circuit close to 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.
Read Kerry Mountain Rescue guidance ↗

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.

Track geometry, recorded time and elevation come from the supplied GPX and GeoJSON. Access and conditions must be checked independently.