Keeper Hill

About Keeper Hill

Dominating the skyline of North Tipperary, this impressive Marilyn offers a straightforward but substantial climb, primarily via forest tracks. Its broad, heathery summit plateau is crowned by a distinctive mast and provides an expansive vantage point over the Silvermine Mountains, the Shannon estuary, and the distant peaks of the Galtees.

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• •The Irish name Sliabh Coimeálta translates as the 'mountain of guarding'. This likely refers to its commanding position overlooking the surrounding plains, acting as a natural watchtower for the territories of North Tipperary.
• •Though now grouped with the Silvermine Mountains, Keeper Hill was traditionally regarded as the highest point of the Slieve Felim Mountains.
• •A popular waymarked approach follows the Ballyhourigan Loop, which utilizes a network of forestry roads before a final, steeper ascent to the summit plateau.
• •The summit panorama is exceptionally wide-reaching, offering clear views over the shimmering waters of Lough Derg to the north and the Devil's Bit to the northeast.
• •Despite its name suggesting a place of ancient protection, the only thing the mountain truly guards these days is a collection of high-tech communications equipment.