Black Head (The Green Road), Burren, Co. Clare
Hiking Route
· Shannon
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Lovely walk along the ancient cattle highways that have been in existence for over 6,000 years here along the lopes of Black Head, in the Burren, County Clare.
moderate
Distance 2.7 km
0:43 h
61 m
8 m
118 m
58 m
Lovely walk along the Green Road toward Black Head. Fantastic panoramic views over limestone pavement with the Aran Islands in the distance, the 12 Bens of Connemara on the other side of Galway Bay and the clouds creating a masterpiece across the sky. These are the scenes of song and poetry.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
118 m
Lowest point
58 m
Track types
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Coordinates:
OSI Grid
M 14876 09583
DD
53.130268, -9.272464
DMS
53°07'49.0"N 9°16'20.9"W
UTM
29U 481769 5886796
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Coordinates
OSI Grid
M 14876 09583
DD
53.130268, -9.272464
DMS
53°07'49.0"N 9°16'20.9"W
UTM
29U 481769 5886796
w3w
///states.philosopher.tenderness
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
2.7 km
Duration
0:43 h
Ascent
61 m
Descent
8 m
Highest point
118 m
Lowest point
58 m
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