Saggart Hill [Cnoc Theach Sagard]

About Saggart Hill [Cnoc Theach Sagard]

Rising above the South Dublin suburbs, this accessible Marilyn offers a quick escape into the Wicklow foothills. While the summit is dominated by communication masts, the elevation provides clear perspectives over the Slade Valley and across the lowlands towards the Curragh. It is a functional, breezy top with straightforward, easy-going terrain.

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• •The Irish name Cnoc Theach Sagard translates as 'the hill of the priest's house,' linked to the nearby village of Saggart which was established by St. Mosacra in the 7th century.
• •Its position on the northwestern fringe of the range makes it an excellent vantage point for viewing the sprawling Kildare plains to the west and the neighbouring Slieve Thoul to the south.
• •The summit is home to a cluster of tall telecommunications masts which, while detracting from the 'wild' feel, make the hill an unmistakable landmark for those travelling along the N7 corridor below.
• •Given the service road and the forest of antennas at the top, it is perhaps the only hill in the region where you can enjoy a summit view while simultaneously contemplating the exceptional strength of your mobile phone signal.