IrelandClareBen Dash

Ben Dash

Mountain in Clare · 267 m

267 m
Elevation
119 m
Prominence
9.9 km
Hike length one way
52.7855, -9.1701
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Ben Dash

9.9 km
one way
255 m
of ascent
4 h 45 min
round trip

The route starts at Cloontabonniv Bog Walk — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

105 m9.9 km · 267 m

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Parking and starting point

1Cloontabonniv Bog WalkRecommended
parking · north of the peak
9.9 km on foot · ↑ 255 m · about 4 h 45 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 12.8 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Lissycasey Cascades Loop
parking · south of the peak
about 16.8 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Ben Dash?

Ben Dash is 267 m above sea level and lies in Clare. Its prominence is 119 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Ben Dash?

From Cloontabonniv Bog Walk it is about 9.9 km one way with 255 m of ascent. Expect around 4 h 45 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Ben Dash?

The nearest parking is Cloontabonniv Bog Walk (north of the peak) — 9.9 km on foot · ↑ 255 m · about 4 h 45 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area south of the peak (about 12.8 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Ben Dash in Conquer?

Yes — Ben Dash is one of 1,246 peaks in Ireland in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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