Knockmeal [Seisceann na Maoile]

Rising above the town of Cappoquin, this heather-clad Tump offers a quieter alternative to the busier Knockmealdown peaks. The terrain is characteristic of the range—largely peat and rough grass—requiring a steady foot. From its 559-metre summit, hikers earn clear, uncluttered views south across the Blackwater Valley and the surrounding Waterford countryside.

• •The Irish name Seisceann na Maoile translates as 'the marsh of the bald hill,' an apt description of the high-altitude peat bogs that sit atop this rounded, treeless summit.
• •It is frequently climbed as part of a high-level ridge walk connecting to Knocknafallia to the east, providing a substantial horseshoe route overlooking the Nire Valley.
• •The summit serves as an excellent vantage point for spotting the sprawling Galtee Mountains to the northwest and the deep, wooded gap of the Vee Pass.
• •In faithful keeping with its name, the 'marsh of the bald hill' ensures that your boots will likely end the day as wet as the summit is featureless.