Commaun Beg

About Commaun Beg

Rising above the village of Templederry in County Tipperary, this 403-metre Tump offers a quiet, untracked experience characteristic of the Silvermine Mountains. The terrain is largely rough grazing and heather, providing a rugged but accessible ascent with expansive views across the fertile hinterland of North Tipperary.

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• •The name is rooted in the Irish Comán Beag, meaning 'small little hollow', likely referring to the sheltered depressions found between this peak and the higher ground of Commaun More to the northwest.
• •It is frequently climbed in tandem with its larger neighbour, Commaun More, providing a manageable day's walking across the open moorland that defines this corner of the Silvermine range.
• •The summit offers a direct line of sight to the prominent radio mast atop Keeper Hill to the southwest, while the lower peaks of the Arra Mountains are visible across the northern horizon.
• •Despite being a modest 403 metres, its status as a Tump ensures a sense of isolation often missing from the more popular tourist peaks in the neighbouring Galtees.
• •Navigating the slopes requires a steady foot, as the mixture of deep heather and occasional boggy patches provides a classic Irish upland challenge even on a clear day.