Silvermine Mountains

The Silvermine Mountains form a ridge system in County Tipperary with Keeper Hill as its highest point at 694 meters (2,277 feet). The range features rolling slopes with grassland, moorland, and rocky outcrops connected by footpaths and trails for walking.

Mining operations started in the late 1200s when Italian miners worked the slopes for silver and lead. The industry shaped the region's economy and left physical traces visible in the landscape today.

The mountains carry the Irish name Sliabh an Airgid, which connects visitors to the region's past through language and local identity. The landscape itself tells the story of how communities here lived alongside mining and agriculture for centuries.

The Slieve Felim Way is a marked walking route that runs through the range starting near Silvermines village. Sturdy footwear and weather protection are recommended since the slopes can be exposed and conditions change quickly.

The range contains protected conservation areas where special heathland plants and metal-tolerant species thrive in the soil. These unusual plants are found in areas shaped by past mining activity.

Elevation above the sea: 694 m

GPS coordinates: 52.77649,-8.24883

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:10