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Knocknagun

Mountain in Dublin · 555 m

555 m
Elevation
63 m
Prominence
4.3 km
Hike length one way
53.2056, -6.2598
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Knocknagun

4.3 km
one way
345 m
of ascent
2 h 27 min
round trip

The route starts at Curtlestown Wood — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

260 m4.3 km · 555 m

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Parking and starting point

1Curtlestown WoodRecommended
parking · southeast of the peak
4.3 km on foot · ↑ 345 m · about 2 h 27 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 5.0 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
about 5.1 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 Knocknagun?

Knocknagun is 555 m above sea level and lies in Dublin. Its prominence is 63 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Knocknagun?

From Curtlestown Wood it is about 4.3 km one way with 345 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 27 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Knocknagun?

The nearest parking is Curtlestown Wood (southeast of the peak) — 4.3 km on foot · ↑ 345 m · about 2 h 27 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northwest of the peak (about 5.0 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 Knocknagun in Conquer?

Yes — Knocknagun 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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