Knockaviltoge

About Knockaviltoge

Situated in the rolling uplands of North Tipperary near Borrisoleigh, this 364-metre Tump offers a quiet, off-the-beaten-track experience. The terrain typically consists of rough grazing and forestry common to the Slieve Felim fringe. Reaching the summit rewards walkers with specific views across the agricultural heartland toward the distinctive profile of Devil’s Bit.

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• •The name is derived from the Irish Cnoc an Mhilltóg, which translates as 'Hill of the Midges' or gnats, a likely reference to the insects that thrive in the damp, sheltered hollows of the surrounding moorland.
• •It sits within the Slieve Felim-Silvermine upland area, a region characterized by Old Red Sandstone that provides a rugged contrast to the fertile limestone plains of the Golden Vale to the south.
• •To the east, the horizon is dominated by the jagged silhouette of Devil's Bit Mountain, while looking south-west provides views towards the higher summits of Mother Mountain and Keeper Hill.
• •Considering the etymology of the name, this is one Irish summit where a steady, insect-dispersing breeze is far more desirable than a still, humid summer afternoon.