Nowen Hill Far SW Top

About Nowen Hill Far SW Top

Sitting on the rugged sandstone ridge stretching southwest from the main Nowen Hill summit, this quiet Tump overlooks the wilder reaches of South Cork. The terrain is a characterful mix of blanket bog and rocky outcrops, providing specific views across the Mealagh Valley and out towards the Atlantic at Bantry Bay.

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• •The name of the parent peak, Nowen, comes from the Irish 'Cnoc na nAbhann', meaning 'Hill of the Rivers'. This reflects its position as a major local watershed; rainfall here eventually feeds both the River Ilen and the Bandon River.
• •This top forms part of the high ground between Dunmanway and Bantry, marking the southern edge of the Shehy Mountain range's influence on the West Cork landscape.
• •From this vantage point, the view to the west is dominated by the long, narrow silhouette of the Sheep’s Head peninsula, while the craggy summit of Mullaghmesha is clearly visible to the north.
• •While the main Nowen Hill summit is heavily developed with telecommunications masts and a service road, this southwestern spur remains entirely undeveloped, retaining its original heathery character.