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Nowen Hill [Cnoc na nAbhann]

Mountain in Cork · 535 m

535 m
Elevation
299 m
Prominence
6.5 km
Hike length one way
51.7225, -9.2443
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Nowen Hill [Cnoc na nAbhann]

6.5 km
one way
423 m
of ascent
3 h 27 min
round trip

The route starts at Sheep's Head - Mealagh Woods Loop Secondary Trailhead — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

138 m6.5 km · 535 m

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Parking and starting point

1Sheep's Head - Mealagh Woods Loop Secondary TrailheadRecommended
parking · west of the peak
6.5 km on foot · ↑ 423 m · about 3 h 27 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Sheep's Head Way Secondary Trailhead
parking · southwest of the peak
about 7.7 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Sheep's Head - Deelish Cascades Walk (Drimoleague) Secondary Trailhead
parking · south of the peak
about 8.8 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 Nowen Hill [Cnoc na nAbhann]?

Nowen Hill [Cnoc na nAbhann] is 535 m above sea level and lies in Cork. Its prominence is 299 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Nowen Hill [Cnoc na nAbhann]?

From Sheep's Head - Mealagh Woods Loop Secondary Trailhead it is about 6.5 km one way with 423 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 27 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Nowen Hill [Cnoc na nAbhann]?

The nearest parking is Sheep's Head - Mealagh Woods Loop Secondary Trailhead (west of the peak) — 6.5 km on foot · ↑ 423 m · about 3 h 27 min round trip. Alternative: Sheep's Head Way Secondary Trailhead (southwest of the peak) (about 7.7 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 Nowen Hill [Cnoc na nAbhann] in Conquer?

Yes — Nowen Hill [Cnoc na nAbhann] 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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