Silvermine Mountains E Top

About this place

The Silvermine Mountains or Silvermines Mountains (Irish: Sliabh an Airgid) are a mountain range in County Tipperary, Ireland. The highest peak of the range is Keeper Hill or Slievekimalta at 694 metres (2,277 ft) high. Traditionally, the mountains were deemed to be part of the Slieve Felim Mountains. The village of Silvermines is located to the north of the mountains and has been a mining centre since the 17th century. There are three Special Areas of Conservation on the Silvermine Mountains; the Silvermine Mountains SAC is known for its Northern Atlantic wet heaths, with Erica tetralix and species-rich Nardus grassland; the Silvermines Mountains West SAC is known for its Northern Atlantic wet heaths, with Erica tetralix, and its European dry heaths and Calaminarian grasslands where the levels of heavy metals, such as lead, are high, and are toxic to many plant species; and Keeper Hill SAC, known for its Northern Atlantic wet heaths with Erica tetralix and blanket bogs.

Visitor Information

Elevation

479 m

Getting There & Parking

Silvermine Mountains E Top is located in County Tipperary, roughly 36 km (30 min drive) from Limerick and 189 km (2h 45m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Silvermine Mountains W Top (1.2 km away).