The Pilgrims Rest Hotel Ireland is situated near...
The Knockmealdown Mountains Ireland
they extend, in an east-west direction, for approx. 20 kilometres, from
just north of the town of Cappoquin, Co. Waterford Ireland. The Pilgrims
Rest Hotel Ireland is ideally situated for easy access to the
mountains. The mountain border between co. Waterford, and Tipperary
Ireland runs along the peaks of the range, and they extend into Co. Cork
Ireland. The highest peak is Knockmealdown, at 794 metres is one of
the highest peaks in Ireland. .
From
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Ireland, drive to Ardfinnan, then
south to Goats Bridge where you cross
the road, and continue south, towards the mountains, until you
arrive at a T-junction, where the road has become almost a track.
Park here, and walk left at the T-junction, towards the Liam Lynch
monument. It is a 3.5k walk uphill ( 220metres height gained) to the
monument, so if you have more then one car in your
group, you could leave a car at the T-junction, and drive up to the
monument.
About 10metres past the entrance to the monument, there
is a track up through the trees, which takes you on to the open
mountain. Walk on a bearing of 192 degrees, for 1k. to the top of
Crohan, (220m height gained). From Crohan, walk on a bearing of 168
degrees, for 2k. dropping a little, and climbing 100m. on to
Knockmeal. There is a partial, worn track along the way, and you'll
be walking along a wall. At the top of Knockmeal, where the wall
takes a 90 degree turn right, walk on a bearing of 242 degrees, for
1.5k. to Knocknafallia, height gained-170m.
( Short Cut- If you wish to shorten the
walk, you can avoid Knocknafallia, and go straight to knocknagnauv.
Follow a bearing of 242 degrees to the low point between Knockmeal,
and Knocknafallia, and then, on a bearing of 290 degrees for 2k to
the peak of Knocknagnauv, 655m. )
From Knocknafallia, walk on a bearing of 332 degrees,
for 1.25k. to Knocknagnauv, with height gain of 50m. Then walk on a
bearing of 280 degrees, for 2.5k to the highest peak, Knockmealdown.
You drop down 150m. to the col, and then have a steep walk of 250m.
to the top. Here you will find an old Trig. Stone.
( Short Cut- If you wish to avoid the
climb up to Knockmealdown, from the col below, drop down on a
bearing of 320 degrees, for 1k. then at 4 degrees for another
kilometre, then at 48 degrees, for 1.75k. to the bottom of Roche's
Hill.
From the peak of Knockmealdown, drop down along the
ridge, on a bearing of 316 degrees, for approx 200m. then on a
bearing of 10 degrees, along the ridge, for 1.4k. Then drop down
steep ground, on a bearing of 60 degrees, for approx 1.75k. until
you hit the trees at the bottom of Roche's Hill. ( This leg is over
rough, rock-covered ground. ) Follow the rough path down beside the
line of trees, until you come to an opening in the trees. Follow
this grassy path until you come to a dirt road. Walk down the dirt
road until you cross a bridge, and meet another dirt road. Turn
left, and follow this road to your car.
For more
information contact The Pilgrims Rest Hotel Ireland Management
From the town of
Cappoquin, Co. Waterford Ireland, take the R669 road towards The Vee. 13k
from Cappoquin, just past Glentanagree Bridge, there is a parking
place on the left of the road. Leave your car here. Walk back along
the road for about 200m. There's a gate on the left, into a field,
with a worn track going towards the mountain. Walk up on a bearing
of 60degrees, for 2k. until you reach the top of Knockmealdown.
There's a height gain of 530m. and it should take approx 80-90mins.
From the top of Knockmealdown, walk on a bearing of 326
degrees, along a broad ridge, for 3k. to Sugerloaf Hill. You will be
gradually descending for approx 2k. with a height gain of 100m. up
to Sugerloaf Hill. It will take approx 50mins. From the top of
Sugerloaf Hill, you will be looking down on The Vee, to the north,
and The Gap, and Bay Lough, to the west. Drop down to The Gap, where
there is a car park. In case of fog, use a bearing of 244 degrees,
and it's about 1k. From here you can walk along a path to Bay Lough,
( bearing, 350 degrees ). From the lake, walk back along the path to
The Gap car park, and back along the road for approx 2k. to where
your car is
The Comeragh Mountains and
Nire Valley Ireland
Staying at The
Pilgrims Rest places you in a wonderful part of ireland surrounded
by wonderful countryside we are sure your stay in Ireland will be
relaxing and enjoyable.
The Comeragh mountains are situated in the south
east of Ireland in Co Waterford a short drive from the Pilgrims Rest
Hotel. The Nire valley runs eastwards into the Comeragh mountains
meeting the mountains under the Nire lakes. The valley is a
glaciated valley and the Comeragh mountains bear all the scars of
major glaciation. The Comeragh mountains also contain many fine
corrie lakes ,the most famous being COUMSHINGAUN, which is the
finest example of a corrie (cirque) lake in Ireland.
You can take guided walks in the Comeragh mountains and the Nire
valley. Climb up to Knocksheegowna and walk along Knockanafrinn
ridge. The evidence of glacation is all around with several corrie
lakes, pater nostra lakes and towering cliffs . You can take a more
detailed look at the walks available.
For more information and to book contact the
Pilgrims Rest Hotel Ireland
Staying at our wonderful Irish Hotel gives you access to all of
these wonderful walks and spectacular Irish Views.
Contact us now for more information The Pilgrims
Rest Hotel Ireland
