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A circuit of Leenaun Hill.

Track 5291 simon3 20 hours ago
The start uses the Western Way to ascend and to reach the col between Búcán and Leacan. The reason for going this... walk, Len: 11.3km, Climb: 668m, Area: Leacan, Maamturks (Ireland) Leacan, Mea||

Meall Cheo: Flat top, steep side.

Summit Comment simon3 a day ago
The summit isn't a dramatic place which is unsurprising given the translation of its name "foggy lump". But the east side is steep and only walkable with extreme difficulty, if at all. Here, ...

Knocknaskea: Truly idyllic

Island Comment Damian120 a day ago
It's an incredibly beautiful islands off the County Mayo coastline. Truly an amazing off-the-beaten-track experience and make sure you bring a picnic too. It's idyllic on a fine summer's day....

Steep ascent, stunning views

Track 5290 Colin Murphy 5 days ago
Tooreenbaha is usually done as part of the Cummeengeara horseshoe, but may also be done in isolation. It is a fai... walk, Len: 4.4km, Climb: 437m, Area: Tooreenbaha, Caha Mountains (Ireland) To||

Búcán: As good as it gets

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: simon3 a day ago
Taking the N59 from Leenaun you will see a small road to the east at 827 613. Drive along this for about 600m, crossing the Western Way, and entering a forest. 100m further there is a large e...

Long trail to rewarding tops.

Track 5289 Colin Murphy 5 days ago
Parked on the road at Rossmacowen Church on the R572, room for multiple cars assuming that mass or a funeral e... walk, Len: 11.5km, Climb: 632m, Area: Knocknagree East Top, Caha Mountains (Ir|...

Foher: Although small, Foher dominates the beaches to the west.

Summit Comment simon3 a day ago
The notch centre right on Foher is the Salroc Pass.

Very fine Carn with stunning views.

Track 5306 Colin Murphy 6 days ago
Parked in a forest next to an old overgrown gate, room for a couple of cars, and several other spots along the... walk, Len: 4.8km, Climb: 275m, Area: Coomnalack Top, Caha Mountains (Ireland) |...

Milane Hill: Not inviting but OK

Summit Comment rhw 3 days ago
From WNW, No Parking in front of gate but room beside it or just to NE, other gates to NE have prohibition signs. This gate says Private, but no prohibition, just a No Liability sign higher u...

Slievemore: Less prickly from North

Summit Comment rhw 3 days ago
Access to peak from due N via farm gate (no adverse signage), track and cattle paths, via N summit to S summit (hand level says S is c1m higher). We descended this way having reached S peak f...

GR 92: Estartit to l'Escala

Track 5305 BrianKennan a week ago
walk, Len: 18.1km, Climb: 295m, Area: Unid, Unid () ||

Silvermines Hydro Project

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Waterford Coastal Hill Area
Place count in area: 9, OSI/LPS Maps: 74, 75, 76, 81, 82, EW-C, EW-K 
Highest place: Knockavelish Hill, 124m
Maximum height for area: 124 metres,     Maximum prominence for area: 81 metres,

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Knockavelish Hill Coastal Hill Cnoc Mhilis A name in Irish Waterford County in Munster Province, in no lists

Height: 124m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 76 Grid Reference: S68800 03900
Place visited by 8 members. Recently by: DeirdreM, chelman7, Fergalh, jackill, Pepe, wicklore, sandman, bryanjbarry
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Longitude: -6.994882, Latitude: 52.183113 , Easting: 268800, Northing: 103900 Prominence: 81m
ITM: 668734 603955,   GPS IDs, 6 char: Knc124, 10 char: KnckvlsHil
Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/5089/
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Knockavelish Hill (<i>Cnoc Mhilis</i>) in area Waterford Coastal Hill, Ireland
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by sandman  26 Aug 2018
Access via the narrow walking trail used by locals located at S6829604060 starA( parking on the gravel track opposite) which will take you up to a vehicle farm track now turn left and by finding your way around two locked gates follow the track to the summit S6881503983 starB where you will be rewarded with a great view over to Hook Head.There are no" keep out " signs etc but be aware of the electric wire on the second gate. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/5089/comment/20034/
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