Black Road from the south up Galtymore: route map, distance and time
918 m · Galty Mountains · OS grid R878237
Galtymore is the highest peak of the Galty Mountains, the inland range on the Limerick and Tipperary border, and a Furth.
A track climbs open hillside to the col between Galtymore and Galtybeg, then a path rises to the summit.
Black Road from the south at a glance
| Distance | 9.3 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 794 m |
| Time up | 3h 10m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 5h 5m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Skeheenarinky, south of the Galtees |
| Summit grid reference | R878237 |
Black Road from the south map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Black Road from the south takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 35m | 4h 10m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 10m | 5h 5m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 55m | 6h 15m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 08:03, sunset 18:32. Start by 12:27 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 08:05, sunset 18:30. Start by 12:25 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Galtymore summit weather for this route
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Good Today Sunday 18 October
Mainly clear, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunrise 08:03, sunset 18:32.
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Marginal Tomorrow Monday 19 October
Moderate drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 41 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 08:05, sunset 18:30.
Best day of the next seven for Black Road from the south: Sunday 18 October, with summit gusts around 21 mph and a 0% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Galtymore forecast
What to take today
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like -4°C on top.
- A waterproof jacket. It can rain on the tops in any forecast.
- Microspikes for icy paths. In snow, an ice axe and crampons and the skills to use them.
- Map and compass, and the skills to use them. A phone is a backup, not a plan.
- A head torch, food, water, a charged phone and a small first aid kit.
About Galtymore
Galtymore is the highest peak of the Galty Mountains, the inland range on the Limerick and Tipperary border, and a Furth. More about Galtymore, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Furth, Hewitt, Marilyn, Arderin, Vandeleur-Lynam, historic county top, county top.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Galtybeg (799 m), 1.2 km east
- Slievecushnabinnia (775 m), 2.1 km west
- Monabrack (630 m), 2.7 km south-west
- Carrignabinnia (823 m), 2.8 km west
- Cush (641 m), 2.9 km north-east
Challenges that include Galtymore
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location, what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Black Road from the south: questions and answers
How far is Black Road from the south?
Black Road from the south is 9.3 km one way to the summit of Galtymore, with 794 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 18.6 km.
How long does Black Road from the south take?
About 3h 10m to the summit of Galtymore and 5h 5m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 6h 15m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Black Road from the south?
Black Road from the south starts from Skeheenarinky, south of the Galtees.
Is Black Road from the south suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Black Road from the south today?
By 12:27 at the latest. Sunset on Galtymore today is 18:32, Black Road from the south takes about 5h 5m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Black Road from the south?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).