The Knockmealdown Mountains are a mountain range located on the border of counties South Tipperary and Waterford in Ireland, running east and west between the two counties. The highest peak of the range is Knockmealdown 794m, situated in County Waterford. On the western side of the summit, the range is crossed by a high pass through which runs the old mail coach road from Lismore to Clogheen

The Route:

Our summit loop hike will follow the classic Glenmoylan route which commences at The Vee car park and ascends steeply to our first summit of Sugarloaf Hill 663m. We then make our way up to the summit Trig of Knockmealdown, the highest peak in Co Waterford. Then its onward to our final summit of Knockmoylan 768m before we commence our descent northward via the Knockshane spur to complete the loop back to our cars at The Vee

Meet at The Vee Pass Car park at 9;30am

Distance of approximately 13kms

Estimated time 6.5 hours.

Difficulty Level: This is a tough and strenuous hike and requires a good level of fitness.

Cost 45 Euro.

To register for this guided hike please send an email via the event page or web site outlining how many places required and details of current address and contact tel no.

We will forward payment details on receipt of booking request.

Please note that no places are guaranteed until the registration fee is paid.

Contact us

https://www.highhopesmountaintreks.com/contact-us/

Tel no 086 3454045

email us at: highhopesmountaintreks@yahoo.com

Equipment required:

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Good waterproof boots and waterproof clothing are essential; hiking trousers are advised, (no jeans please); spare warm layer; hat and gloves; lunch and/or snacks; water or juice drink, (Minimum 1.5 litres); small rucksack to carry it all in.

NB - Cancellation policy

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Hike that are cancelled with one month of event Full refund

Hikes that are cancelled within 14 days of the event a refund of 50%

Hikes that are cancelled within 7 days no refund available apart from exceptional cases due to illness or family bereavement