Knockanimpaha [Knockanimpuha]

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.

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• •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.