IrelandWaterfordCroughaun Hill

Croughaun Hill

Mountain in Waterford · 391 m

391 m
Elevation
224 m
Prominence
8.4 km
Hike length one way
52.2499, -7.4458
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Croughaun Hill

8.4 km
one way
379 m
of ascent
4 h 20 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

55 m8.4 km · 391 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · north of the peak
8.4 km on foot · ↑ 379 m · about 4 h 20 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 8.5 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Coumshingaun Lake Car Park
parking · west of the peak
about 8.7 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 Croughaun Hill?

Croughaun Hill is 391 m above sea level and lies in Waterford. Its prominence is 224 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Croughaun Hill?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 8.4 km one way with 379 m of ascent. Expect around 4 h 20 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Croughaun Hill?

The nearest parking is the parking area north of the peak — 8.4 km on foot · ↑ 379 m · about 4 h 20 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area south of the peak (about 8.5 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 Croughaun Hill in Conquer?

Yes — Croughaun Hill 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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