About Knockanimpaha [Knockanimpuha]
Rising from the rolling Mullaghareirk Mountains on the Limerick-Kerry border, this modest peak offers a quiet, off-the-beaten-path experience. Though its slopes are often draped in commercial forestry and rough blanket bog, the summit provides a clear perspective across the pastoral West Limerick landscape toward the distant stacks of the Kerry mountains.
Key Statistics
Rank
42nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Nearest Town
Newcastle West
Prominence
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153m
Geology
Geological data pending update.
Nearby Fells
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely derived from the Irish Cnoc an Tiompáin, meaning "Hill of the Hillock," referring to a rounded mound or a specific geological feature on the summit ridge.
- •Despite its modest height of 345 metres, it is classified as a Marilyn, meaning it has at least 150 metres of prominence above the surrounding col.
- •The hill is located within a Special Protection Area (SPA) dedicated to the conservation of the Hen Harrier, a rare bird of prey that nests in the local moorland and young forestry.
- •On a clear day, the summit offers an expansive view north towards the Shannon Estuary and south to the distinctive double peaks of The Paps of Anu in County Kerry.
- •Navigating the featureless peat hags and dense forestry of the upper slopes ensures that a dry pair of boots is a rare luxury by the time you return to the road.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
R216346
Latitude
52.4577°N
Longitude
9.1534°W