Cnoc an Chuillinn

About Cnoc an Chuillinn

Often overshadowed by the neighboring Cnoc na Péiste, this high-altitude Hewitt forms a vital link on the main Macgillycuddy’s Reeks ridge. The terrain is rugged and rocky, characteristic of Kerry’s sandstone giants, offering a broad, airy summit with commanding views over the deep, glaciated scoop of the Hag's Glen.

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• •Cnoc an Chuillinn translates from Irish as 'Hill of the Steep Slope.' It is frequently anglicised to Knockacullion, though that name is more common for lesser hills in other Irish counties.
• •It is a key waypoint on the 'Reeks Ridge' traverse, positioned between Maolán Buí and Cnoc na Péiste on the high sandstone spine of the range.
• •The summit offers a spectacular perspective of the jagged profile of the Big Gun and the sprawling Lakelands of Killarney to the northeast.
• •Standing at over 950 metres, it is one of the few peaks in Ireland to exceed the 3,000-foot threshold, placing it among the highest ground in the country.
• •The 'steep slope' of its name is a rare instance of Irish mountain toponymy being literal rather than poetic; your quadriceps will certainly agree by the time you reach the glen floor.