Cornasaus [Moyer] [Mohercrom] [Corr na Sas]

About Cornasaus [Moyer] [Mohercrom] [Corr na Sas]

Rising above the border country near Teevurcher, this modest Marilyn offers a quiet alternative to the more popular Loughcrew hills. The terrain is typical of the Irish Central Lowlands—a mix of grazing land and gentle slopes. Reaching its 339-metre summit rewards walkers with clear views across the drumlin-dotted landscape of Cavan.

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• •The name derives from the Irish Corr na Sas, meaning 'round hill of the traps or snares', hinting at the historical use of the hill for hunting or trapping birds.
• •Positioned on the boundary between counties Cavan and Meath, the summit is recognized as the highest point in County Meath, making it a key objective for those completing the Irish 'County Tops' challenge.
• •Because it rises steeply from the surrounding low-lying plains, the hill qualifies as a Marilyn, a classification reserved for peaks with a topographic prominence of at least 150 metres.
• •Looking southwest from the summit, walkers can identify the hills of Loughcrew, which are home to some of Ireland's most significant Neolithic passage tombs.
• •Given that it is variously known as Cornasaus, Moyer, and Mohercrom, the hill appears to have more names than it has obvious paths to the top.