South path from Kilcash up Slievenamon: route map, distance and time
720 m · Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow · OS grid S297307
Slievenamon is an isolated 720 m hill in south County Tipperary, a well-known landmark with a direct path to a summit cairn and wide views.
A clear, steep path climbs directly up the southern slopes to the summit cairn. Muddy in wet weather.
South path from Kilcash at a glance
| Distance | 4.2 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 538 m |
| Time up | 1h 45m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 35m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Slievenamon car park near Kilcash |
| Summit grid reference | S297307 |
South path from Kilcash map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long South path from Kilcash takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 25m | 2h 5m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 45m | 2h 35m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 10m | 3h 10m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 08:01, sunset 18:29. Start by 14:54 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 35m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 08:02, sunset 18:27. Start by 14:52 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 35m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Slievenamon summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Slievenamon right now. The main Slievenamon page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Slievenamon forecast.
About Slievenamon
Slievenamon is an isolated 720 m hill in south County Tipperary, a well-known landmark with a direct path to a summit cairn and wide views. More about Slievenamon, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Hewitt, Marilyn, Arderin, Vandeleur-Lynam.
Challenges that include Slievenamon
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location, what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
South path from Kilcash: questions and answers
How far is South path from Kilcash?
South path from Kilcash is 4.2 km one way to the summit of Slievenamon, with 538 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 8.4 km.
How long does South path from Kilcash take?
About 1h 45m to the summit of Slievenamon and 2h 35m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 3h 10m for the round trip.
Where do you park for South path from Kilcash?
South path from Kilcash starts from Slievenamon car park near Kilcash.
Is South path from Kilcash suitable for beginners?
Yes. Peakify grades it Easy: a fit beginner can walk it on a clear day. Take a map, warm layers and waterproofs all the same.
What time should I start South path from Kilcash today?
By 14:54 at the latest. Sunset on Slievenamon today is 18:29, South path from Kilcash takes about 2h 35m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for South path from Kilcash?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).