Step Ridge/Knockanroe Loop

Located in the Silvermines this amazing hike can be done in 2 different ways (Knockanroe loop only or Knockanroe Loop and Step Ridge). On a clear day you have amazing views of Keeper Hill, Lough Derg, Galtee Mountains and many more parts of Tipperary.

  • Parking:
    Google Maps: “Knockanroe Car Park”.

    Be careful driving as road is narrow up to the carpark but there are plenty of places to pull in.

    Start of Hike:
    Google Maps: Start Link

  • Knockanroe Loop only: 4.5km

    Difficulty: Moderate

    Trail: Gravel trail for majority

    Knockanroe Loop with Step Ridge: 10.5km

    Difficulty: Moderate/Hard

    Trail: Gravel trail on Loop/ Muddy and rocky on Step Ridge

  • Sunset
    From March to September sunset starts to fall behind Step Ridge when viewed from on top of “Cardiac” Hill. This is one of the most amazing views.

    Morning
    When there is low fog over the cooler months the view above the fog on this hike is amazing.

    • Start at the entrance closest to the “Welcome to Knockanroe Woods” sign

    • Take the first left and continue following the road till you come to a Y junction.

    • Go right on the uphill trail and continue until you pass 2 boulders & tunnel of trees

    • Once passed, Step Ridge should be on your left and “Cardiac Hill” on your right.

    • Go left to go up Step Ridge or turn right to finish the Knockanroe Loop

    • If you turned left, Step Ridge is a 3km out and back muddy trail

    • If you turned right, continue to follow the gravel trail to bring you back to the car park

    • Goats

    • Horses - Number of horses roam the land around Step Ridge

    • Frog Spawn - March