Contents

1. Geography
2. Water Table
3. Climate

1. Geography

Dunbarton is located on an area of level ground at the eastern edge of the Antrim Mountains. It is bordered on the north and west by the steep foothills of the mountain range; however, the lands to the south and the east of the city are primarily grassland.

The city developed gradually around the meeting place of three important trade routes; evidence of this can be observed in the city's construction. The city's broad main street is shaped like the letter 'Y' turned aslant. The western road leads to a pass through the Antrim Mountains, which a traveler can follow to reach Emain Macha and eventually Tara. The northern road leads to Tir Chonaill, and the southern road leads to the Gairech Hills and Bangor.

2. Water Table

While several old stories speak of a river flowing through the Dunbarton area, no current evidence of such can be found, not even a dry bed. Due to the lack of nearby freshwater, locals rely on groundwater from wells. However, thanks to adequate rainfall and rich, moisture-retaining soil in the eastern fields, Dunbarton residents are able to grow farms with abundant yields.

3. Climate

Dunbarton is in the path of northern winds and eastern sea breezes, and so has a relatively cool, rainy climate. Winds from the east pick up moisture passing over the ocean and cause rainfall after they pass the eastern cliffs of Uladh, and again over the Antrim Mountains. Thus, areas to the west receive lesser rainfalls, until the winds pick up moisture again from the Erinn River.