Republic of Ireland
Knocknanask
486M
1594FT
About Knocknanask
Situated on the northern fringes of the Knockmealdown Mountains, this 486m Hump offers a quiet alternative to the busier main ridge. The heather-covered summit provides a grandstand view across the Suir Valley, looking directly towards the high Galtee Mountains and the lonely silhouette of Slievenamon to the northeast.
Key Statistics
Rank
36th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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130m
Nearest Town
Cappoquin
Geology
Geological data pending update.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
S116072
Latitude
52.2169°N
Longitude
7.8310°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Irish Cnoc na nEasc, which translates as 'Hill of the Marshes' or 'Hill of the Water-channels', reflecting the damp, peaty character of the terrain common in this part of County Tipperary.
- •The summit offers a unique perspective on the Knockmealdown range, looking south towards the much higher peaks of Sugarloaf Hill and Knockmealdown itself, which block the horizon in a massive wall of sandstone.
- •Being classified as both a Hump and a Tump ensures it receives just enough visitors to keep the local sheep curious, though most hikers are usually too busy eyeing the 794-metre main peak to the south to stop here.