Knocknafallia

About Knocknafallia

Situated on the central spine of the Knockmealdown Mountains, this heather-clad Hewitt offers a rugged sense of isolation. It serves as a vital high-point on the ridge traverse between Knocknanask and the range's namesake peak, providing a wilder, peatier underfoot experience than the more trampled paths found closer to the Vee Pass.

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• •The name derives from the Irish 'Cnoc na Faille', meaning 'Hill of the Cliff', likely referring to the steeper northern escarpment that falls away towards the Tipperary border.
• •The summit sits directly on the county boundary, allowing a walker to stand with one foot in Waterford and the other in Tipperary while surveying the surrounding peaks.
• •From the top, there is a clear and expansive view north across the lush Golden Vale to the sharp, sawtooth profile of the Galtee Mountains.
• •While its height of 666 metres might suggest something diabolical, the only real devilry to be found is the consistency of the peat hags on a wet afternoon.