Knocknabro West Top

Set within the Boggeragh Mountains of North Cork, this 592m summit offers a rugged, peat-covered landscape typical of the range. Lying just west of the main Knocknabro peak, it provides a quiet vantage point overlooking the Blackwater Valley, rewarding those who navigate its often saturated slopes with views toward the Killarney hills.

• •The name derives from the Irish Cnoc na Bró, meaning 'Hill of the Quern-stone,' a title likely referring to the local stone once used for grinding grain.
• •From the summit, the distinct profiles of the Paps of Anu are clearly visible to the west, marking the traditional border between Cork and Kerry.
• •The hill is situated in the Boggeragh Mountains, an area known for its extensive Old Red Sandstone geology and significant wind farm developments on several adjacent ridges.
• •While officially classified as a Hump, the actual experience of reaching the top often involves navigating more 'slump' than 'hump' thanks to the persistent, deep North Cork peat.