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Limerick

Knockfierna Famine Trail – View from Knockfierna loop from Ballingarry

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Ireland
Munster
Limerick

Knockfierna Famine Trail – View from Knockfierna loop from Ballingarry

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Knockfierna Famine Trail – View from Knockfierna loop from Ballingarry

01:16

4.66km

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2025

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76 m

There is space for a couple of cars to park here if you are hiking the Knockfierna Famine Trail. It is a small parking space but it is a quiet trail so there shouldn't be too many other cars here.

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1.02 km

The area around Knockfierna was impacted significantly by the Great Famine and hiking trails provide a humbling glimpse into the history. It was once one of the most populated places …

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2.32 km

Knockfierna is the highest peak in County Limerick at 949ft (289m). It is thought that it is an extinct volcano. At the top is a cross and a mass rock …

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4.66 km

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4.59 km

< 100 m

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3.97 km

622 m

< 100 m

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