Starting at Glenbarrow, the trail follows the Ridge of Capard before descending to the road at Monicknew Bridge. It then passes through forestry on the slopes of Gorteenameale before following an ancient route over the Glendine Gap below Arderin, the highest mountain in the Slieve Bloom range. The trail then follows the River Camcor to the townland of Glenregan. Crossing the Silent River Valley, the route climbs Spink hill and descends into the Glenkeen Valley. The final stage crosses Glendineoregan and Knocknastumba to reach the banks of the River Barrow, which it follows to the end at Glenbarrow.