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David Howells
February 28, 2021
Hiking
Knockshanahullion [Cnoc Seanchuillinn] is a mountain summit in the border regions of the counties of Waterford/Tipperary, Ireland. Knockshanahullion [Cnoc Seanchuillinn] is 652 metres (2,139 ft) high with a prominence of 316 meters (1,037 ft). The summit can be identified by a trig point and a nearby cute cairn. It is an Irish Hewitt.
ellierob
December 17, 2025
Knockshanahullion is a prominent mountain in the Knockmealdown range near Cahir, reaching an elevation of 652 metres and featuring a substantial ancient burial cairn at its summit. This peak is easily recognizable by a unique stone-walled shelter built into the cairn, providing a notable landmark and a resting spot with sweeping views over the Tipperary and Waterford countryside.
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17.6km
05:59
870m
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Hike the difficult 11.0-mile Knockshanahullion and Sugarloaf Hill Loop in the Knockmealdown Mountains for panoramic views.
Hard
27.8km
09:10
1,120m
1,440m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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Elevation 650 m
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