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Knockmealdown [Cnoc Mhaoldomhnaigh]

Mountain in Waterford · 792 m

792 m
Elevation
678 m
Prominence
3.6 km
Hike length one way
52.2279, -7.9159
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Knockmealdown [Cnoc Mhaoldomhnaigh]

3.6 km
one way
482 m
of ascent
2 h 25 min
round trip

The route starts at Tipperary Heritage Way — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

338 m3.6 km · 792 m

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Parking and starting point

1Tipperary Heritage WayRecommended
parking · northwest of the peak
3.6 km on foot · ↑ 482 m · about 2 h 25 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 4.5 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · west of the peak
about 5.0 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 Knockmealdown [Cnoc Mhaoldomhnaigh]?

Knockmealdown [Cnoc Mhaoldomhnaigh] is 792 m above sea level and lies in Waterford. Its prominence is 678 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Knockmealdown [Cnoc Mhaoldomhnaigh]?

From Tipperary Heritage Way it is about 3.6 km one way with 482 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 25 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Knockmealdown [Cnoc Mhaoldomhnaigh]?

The nearest parking is Tipperary Heritage Way (northwest of the peak) — 3.6 km on foot · ↑ 482 m · about 2 h 25 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northwest of the peak (about 4.5 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 Knockmealdown [Cnoc Mhaoldomhnaigh] in Conquer?

Yes — Knockmealdown [Cnoc Mhaoldomhnaigh] 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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