Sorrel Hill

About Sorrel Hill

Tucked into the northwestern fringes of the Wicklow Mountains, this rounded peat-covered summit offers a quieter alternative to its busier neighbours. Its position provides a superb vantage point over the shimmering Poulaphouca Reservoir and the rolling farmland of County Kildare, making the often-boggy ascent well worth the effort.

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• •The name is a translation of the Irish 'Cnoc an tSamhaidh', named for the wild sorrel that grows on its slopes, a common plant in the acidic soils of the Wicklow range.
• •The summit serves as an excellent lookout for the Coronation Plantation, a distinctive area of Scots Pine planted in 1831 to mark the crowning of King William IV.
• •Hikers frequently pair this peak with the nearby Black Hill to the south, navigating a high, wind-swept ridge that separates the Liffey and King's River valleys.
• •While it misses out on the 600-metre mark by a mere 50 centimetres, the notorious Wicklow peat hags on the approach will ensure your boots feel every bit of that missing elevation.