Nowen Hill, Mountain summit in County Cork, Ireland.

Nowen Hill is a mountain peak in West Cork's sandstone ranges standing at about 535 meters above sea level with multiple hiking paths to the summit. The terrain features forest roads and natural routes that branch from several starting points in the region.

Nowen Hill's Irish name, Cnoc na nAbhann, means 'hill of the rivers', referring to the streams on its slopes. The hill has long been the site of the main transmitter for local radio services in Cork to West Cork. Relays to fill coverage blackspots exist in Macroom, Bantry, Clonakilty and Kinsale, and it also hosted an MMDS transmitter.

The hill's Irish name, Cnoc na nAbhann, means 'hill of the rivers', referring to the streams that run down its slopes. Its summit carries the main transmitter for local radio services in West Cork, with relay stations in Macroom, Bantry, Clonakilty and Kinsale filling coverage blackspots caused by the difficult terrain.

Hikers can start from several locations including Barrboy and Mealagh Bridge, following forest roads and natural tracks toward the top. Conditions vary with weather, and sturdy footwear is essential for navigating the slopes safely.

Nowen Hill carries the main transmitter for local radio serving West Cork. Because the terrain blocks signals, its broadcasts are more powerful than those of other Cork transmitters, and relays fill blackspots in Macroom, Bantry, Clonakilty and Kinsale. An MMDS transmitter once stood here too.