{
  "name": "Glenariff, Queen of the Glens",
  "slug": "glenariff-glens-of-antrim",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/glenariff-glens-of-antrim/",
  "summary": "The A43 up the glacial Glenariff valley, Thackeray's 'Switzerland in miniature'.",
  "roadNumbers": [
    "A43"
  ],
  "location": {
    "country": "United Kingdom",
    "region": "County Antrim",
    "start": {
      "name": "Waterfoot",
      "lat": 55.061715,
      "lon": -6.061227
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Glenariff",
      "lat": 54.98887,
      "lon": -6.186711
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 8.1,
    "lengthKm": 13,
    "driveMinutes": 15,
    "corners": 12,
    "hairpins": 0,
    "maxGradientPercent": 10,
    "summitMetres": 289.2,
    "elevationConfidence": "measured",
    "difficulty": "easy",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 3
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "spring",
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "Slow farm and sightseeing traffic",
    "Sudden moorland weather",
    "Forest-park congestion"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "valley",
    "moorland",
    "forest"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "Glenariff Forest Park",
    "Ess-na-Larach Waterfall"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "pointCount": 71
  },
  "attribution": {
    "source": "Routes - bestdrivingroads.com",
    "citation": "Cite with a link to the road page. Stats are measured from the mapped line, not copied from other lists; where elevationConfidence is \"approximate\" the 30 m DEM cannot resolve that line and the elevation figures are indicative.",
    "roadGeometry": "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL",
    "terms": "Facts are free to cite with attribution; bulk reproduction of the catalogue requires permission (simon@keane.studio)."
  },
  "updated": "2026-07-25"
}