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| Les montagnes de Knockmealdown |
Knockmealdown mountains
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KnockmealdownMountains:
In many views, the Knockmealdown Mountains appear as a series
ofrounded, heathery summits separated by deep gaps.Some of the gaps are
crossedby motor roads offering easy access to a range of fine hill
walks. The mountains are also crossed by threemajor waymarked ways, so
that a variety of walking opportunities can beenjoyed. Hill walkers can
climb the Knockmealdown Mountains from Newcastle andClogheen on the
northern side, or from Lismore and Cappoquin on the southernside. Any
of these bases give goodaccess to the higher parts of the range. Ground
conditions are often dry and heathery, while forest tracks andnarrow
roads can be used to make easy approaches. The East Munster Way passes
through the forests on the northernside of the range, while St.
Declan`s Way crosses a broad gap in the middle.Oneof the features of
the higher Knockmealdown summits is a prominent linearditch. This marks
the boundary betweenthe counties of Waterford and Tipperary, rising and
falling over a series ofrounded tops and broad gaps, offering a useful
navigational aid throughout. Views embrace everything from the coast
toneighbouring mountain groups.Further westwards, the Knockmealdown
Mountainsdwindle in height, but still offer a fine variety of easy
walks over gentlerhills. Approaches can be made from thelittle village
of Ballyporeen or the wonderfully quiet Araglin Valley. The Araglin
Valley also features a goodstretch of the waymarked Blackwater Way,
which can be followed to or from theGap above Clogheen, where is links
with the East Munster Way |
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