Silvermine Mountains, Mountain range in County Tipperary, Ireland.
The Silvermine Mountains extend across County Tipperary, featuring Keeper Hill as their highest peak at 694 meters above sea level.
Mining operations in the Silvermine Mountains began in 1289 with Italian miners extracting silver for coinage and lead for construction materials.
The mountains hold deep connections to Irish heritage through their Gaelic name, Sliabh an Airgid, and their role in local mining traditions.
The Slieve Felim Way extends 43 kilometers through the mountains, offering marked trails for hikers starting from Silvermines village.
The mountain environment contains Special Areas of Conservation with Northern Atlantic wet heaths and metal-tolerant plant species.
Elevation above the sea: 694 m
GPS coordinates: 52.77649,-8.24883
Latest update: March 21, 2025 14:08
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