This route is categorised as a Point A to Point B swim.
Between Aughinish Co.Clare and the Blackrock Diving Tower at Salthill in Galway. While this is only one of several routes in Galway Bay, this is the only route considered for the Irish Triple Crown.
Route distance 10.5km
Started at rocky shore line at Aughinish Co Clare boat is 100m from shore line (53° 10.254 N, 9° 4.188 W) at 8:05, finished at beach next to Blackrock dive tower Salthill Galway (53° 15.42 N, 9° 5.49 W) at 10:40