Bleanbeg

About Bleanbeg

Tucked within the Silvermine Mountains of County Tipperary, this modest Hump offers a quiet, rural ascent away from busier trails. The terrain is characterized by upland grazing and typical Irish moorland, providing a straightforward climb with expansive views across the Nenagh river valley and the imposing bulk of nearby Keeper Hill.

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• •The name Bleanbeg is derived from the Irish Bléan Bheag, meaning 'the small hollow' or 'small groin,' likely referring to the shape of the land where the slopes or streams converge.
• •It forms part of the Silvermine Mountains, a range with a mining heritage stretching back to the 13th century, though Bleanbeg itself is more defined by its agricultural character than its minerals.
• •From the 368-metre summit, walkers can get a clear profile of the much larger Keeper Hill (Sliabh Coimeálta) to the southwest, which dominates the local skyline as the highest point in the Shannon area.
• •While technically classified as a Hump, the ascent is gentle enough that the local sheep will likely reach the top with considerably more dignity than the average hiker.