Slievenamon Mountain
Munster mountain famous in Irish legend
Slievenamon, in County Tipperary, is a conical hill with marked trails to its summit and a long place in local folklore. Walkers come for firm climbs, wide views over the Golden Vale and occasional hill races.
Slievenamon at a Glance#
Address: Slievenamon, near Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland
About Slievenamon#
Slievenamon is a solitary, cone-shaped mountain in County Tipperary, Munster, Ireland, notable in Irish mythology and visible across South Tipperary. The mountain’s name and folklore make it an important cultural landmark in the region.
Trails lead to the summit and offers panoramic views over the surrounding lowlands; the site is used for walking and local commemorative events rather than alpine-scale mountaineering.
The mountain has featured in local stories and mythic cycles and has been a recognizable topographic feature for centuries.
Slievenamon rises south-east of the town of Clonmel in County Tipperary and dominates the local skyline of the surrounding agricultural plain.
How to Get to Slievenamon#
Slievenamon is accessible from Clonmel in County Tipperary. From Clonmel, take local roads southeast toward the village of Grangemockler or New Inn; trailheads and parking are located near the village with marked paths to the summit.
Tips for Visiting Slievenamon#
- Climb via the marked walking trail from the village of New Inn/Grangemockler for the most direct route and local parking.
- Sunrise or sunset hikes offer dramatic views over County Tipperary and the surrounding farms.
Best Time to Visit Slievenamon#
Best in late spring to early autumn for comfortable hiking; winter can be wet and windy.
Weather & Climate near Slievenamon#
Slievenamon's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1942 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | -2° | 225 mm | overcast | 94% | 7.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 6° | -2° | 176 mm | overcast | 93% | 7.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.7h |
| March | Poor | 1° - 7° | -1° | 167 mm | overcast | 90% | 7.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | 2° - 9° | 2° | 119 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Poor | 5° - 12° | 5° | 131 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 110 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 111 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| August | Acceptable | 9° - 17° | 13° | 140 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Poor | 7° - 14° | 10° | 156 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Poor | 5° - 10° | 4° | 201 mm | overcast | 91% | 6.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 8° | 0° | 189 mm | overcast | 94% | 7.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 217 mm | overcast | 95% | 7.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |