Knockanaguish [Cnoc an Uaignis]

About Knockanaguish [Cnoc an Uaignis]

Sitting quietly in the Shehy Mountains, this 509m summit offers a rugged, pathless experience for those seeking peace away from more popular Kerry trails. Its name translates as the 'Hill of Solitude,' which perfectly matches the wild, heathery terrain and the expansive views over the remote Roughty River valley.

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• •The name originates from the Irish Cnoc an Uaignis, meaning 'Hill of Solitude' or 'Hill of Loneliness,' a nod to its detached position from the busier central ridges of the range.
• •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a direct line of sight down the Roughty Valley towards Kenmare and the distant, serrated ridge of the Caha Mountains to the west.
• •Due to its 234m of prominence, it is classified as a Marilyn, a status that draws baggers to this otherwise overlooked corner of the Cork-Kerry border.
• •If you find yourself here in a typical Atlantic mist, the name 'Hill of Solitude' stops being a translation and becomes a very literal description of your social life for the afternoon.