Milk Hill [Cnoc an Bhainne]

Tucked away in the eastern reaches of the Monavullagh Mountains, this 451-metre Tump offers a quieter, moorland experience compared to the rugged Comeragh peaks nearby. The terrain is characterised by trackless heather and peat, providing a genuine sense of isolation for those exploring the rolling uplands of County Waterford.

• •Its Irish name, Cnoc an Bhainne, translates to ‘Hill of the Milk’, a title usually given to slopes where the grazing was deemed superior to the surrounding sourer bogland.
• •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a clear profile of the Comeragh escarpment to the north and the rolling coastal lowlands of Dungarvan stretching out to the south.
• •It is frequently climbed as part of a southern Monavullagh circuit, often paired with the neighbouring peaks of Farbreaga and Coumaraglin Mountain.
• •Despite the agricultural promise of its name, the summit plateau is more likely to yield a damp boot than a fresh pint of cream.