Knockastakeen [Cnoc an Staicin]

Situated on the northern fringes of the Galty Mountains, this modest Tump offers a quieter alternative to the range’s high peaks. Its rounded, heathery slopes overlook the lush Glen of Aherlow, providing a perfect vantage point to appreciate the scale of the massive Galtymore sandstone ridge rising steeply to the south.

• •The name derives from the Irish Cnoc an Staicín, meaning 'hill of the little stack,' likely referring to its shape as a distinct, rounded lump sitting slightly apart from the main spine of the Galtees.
• •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with an excellent profile view of the Galtys' northern escarpment, specifically the dramatic cliffs of Lyracappul and the towering 917-metre bulk of Galtymore.
• •Positioned directly above the Glen of Aherlow, the hill serves as a natural lookout over this historic valley, which for centuries was a strategically vital pass between the plains of Tipperary and Limerick.
• •At 1,908 feet high, it sits in a frustrating topographical middle ground—just high enough to ensure a soaking when the clouds roll in, but precisely ninety-two feet short of the prestige associated with the 2,000-foot peaks.