Knocknanacree

About Knocknanacree

This modest yet prominent Marilyn rises above the southern coast of the Dingle Peninsula near Annascaul. Its grassy slopes offer a straightforward ascent, rewarding walkers with sprawling views across Dingle Bay towards the Iveragh Peninsula and the imposing inland peaks of the Slieve Mish range.

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• •The name derives from the Irish Cnoc na nAcraí, meaning 'Hill of the Acres,' likely referring to the historical division of the surrounding grazing land into specific measured plots.
• •From the summit, you get a clear perspective of the long, sandy spit of Inch Beach stretching into Dingle Bay, with the MacGillycuddy's Reeks visible on the distant southern horizon across the water.
• •Despite its humble height of 283 metres, it qualifies as a Marilyn because its topographic prominence exceeds 150 metres, making it more significant in the local landscape than many higher but more sheltered peaks.
• •Located just south of the village of Annascaul, the hill overlooks the home of the legendary Antarctic explorer Tom Crean, who surely spent much of his retirement looking at these very slopes from his South Pole Inn.
• •While the climb is short, the Kerry weather can ensure that you experience four seasons, three types of bog, and zero visibility before you have even reached the halfway mark.