Knockantooreen [Cnoc an Tuairin]

About Knockantooreen [Cnoc an Tuairin]

Rising in the rugged Shehy Mountains near the Cork-Kerry border, this 454m Tump offers a quiet alternative to the busier Gougane Barra trails. The terrain is characterized by blanket bog and sandstone outcrops typical of the region. From the summit, walkers are rewarded with views across to the Derrynasaggart Mountains and the Mizen Peninsula.

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• •The name derives from the Irish Cnoc an Tuairín, which translates as 'hill of the little bleaching green,' likely referring to a small grassy patch historically used for drying linen or intensive grazing.
• •The hill sits on the high ground south of Gougane Barra, forming part of the wild upland catchment that feeds the River Lee as it begins its journey toward Cork City.
• •From the summit, the prominent telecommunications mast on Mullaghanish to the north serves as a clear navigational landmark across the valley.
• •As a Tump with a minimum prominence of 30 metres, it is just significant enough to be a recorded peak, though it remains largely the preserve of local sheep and the most dedicated of hill-baggers.