IrelandCorkKnocknaskagh North Top

Knocknaskagh North Top

Mountain in Cork · 406 m

406 m
Elevation
43 m
Prominence
4.5 km
Hike length one way
52.1167, -8.4392
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Knocknaskagh North Top

4.5 km
one way
291 m
of ascent
2 h 25 min
round trip

The route starts at Blackwater Way - Avondhu Secondary Trailhead — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

153 m4.5 km · 406 m

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Parking and starting point

1Blackwater Way - Avondhu Secondary TrailheadRecommended
parking · northwest of the peak
4.5 km on foot · ↑ 291 m · about 2 h 25 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Blackwater Way - Avondhu Secondary Trailhead
parking · west of the peak
about 5.7 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Castleblagh - Woodland Trail
parking · northeast of the peak
about 6.4 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Knocknaskagh North Top?

Knocknaskagh North Top is 406 m above sea level and lies in Cork. Its prominence is 43 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Knocknaskagh North Top?

From Blackwater Way - Avondhu Secondary Trailhead it is about 4.5 km one way with 291 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 25 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Knocknaskagh North Top?

The nearest parking is Blackwater Way - Avondhu Secondary Trailhead (northwest of the peak) — 4.5 km on foot · ↑ 291 m · about 2 h 25 min round trip. Alternative: Blackwater Way - Avondhu Secondary Trailhead (west of the peak) (about 5.7 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Knocknaskagh North Top in Conquer?

Yes — Knocknaskagh North Top is one of 1,246 peaks in Ireland in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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