Knockane [An Cnocan]

About Knockane [An Cnocan]

Rising above the village of Silvermines in County Tipperary, this 411m summit offers a quiet alternative to its larger neighbours. The terrain is typical of the Silvermine Mountains, featuring rough grazing and forestry. From the top, you’ll earn clear views across the Nenagh plain towards the shimmering waters of Lough Derg.

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• •The name is a phonetic anglicisation of the Irish 'An Cnocán', meaning 'the little hill.' It is a modest title for a 411-metre peak, likely used locally to contrast it with the much larger mass of Keeper Hill which dominates the skyline to the south.
• •Positioned on the northern fringes of the Silvermine Mountains, the summit provides an excellent vantage point over the town of Nenagh and the wider Shannon basin.
• •The hill is located within one of Ireland's most historic mining districts; while the primary lead and silver shafts were situated lower down near the village, the surrounding uplands have been part of the industrial landscape since the 17th century.
• •In a country where the name 'Knockane' appears on maps almost as frequently as gorse appears on the hillsides, this particular Little Hill relies on its specific view of Lough Derg to maintain its identity.