This route is categorised as a Point A to Point B swim.
Between Fastnet Rock and Baltimore Harbour, Co Cork. This is the most common route for swims to or from Fastnet, and is the only route considered for the Irish Triple Crown.
Route distance 20.5km
Started at Fastnet Lighthouse. Still dark outside, calm morning. (51° 23.32 N, 9° 36.057 W) at 4:15, finished at Baltimore Harbour (51° 29.006 N, 9° 22.495 W) at 11:11