The Ultimate Guide to Traveling the Road R440 to Dossaun Mountain
Dossaun Mountain is a mountain pass at an elevation of 453m (1,486ft) above sea level, located in Ireland.
Where is Dossaun Mountain?
The pass is located on the boundary between Laois and Offaly counties, in the central part of the country.
Is Dossaun Mountain paved?
Set high in the Slieve Bloom Mountains, the road through the pass, nicknamed the Slieve Bloom Road, is totally paved but pretty steep and narrow. It can be a nightmare for drivers scared to drive a narrow road not wide enough for two average cars to pass at the same time.
How long is Dossaun Mountain?
The road through the pass is 35.9 km (22 miles) long and links the villages of Birr (in County Offaly) and Mountrath (in County Laois).