Knockboy and Priest's Leap

Knockboy and Priest’s Leap lie in the uplands of County Cork, on the mountainous ground towards the border with neighbouring Kerry. Knockboy is among the highest summits in the county, while Priest’s Leap is a high, remote mountain pass carrying a narrow road through wild, open country. Together they offer sweeping views, rugged terrain and a real sense of the region’s upland landscape. This is an area for walkers, drivers and anyone drawn to quiet, elevated scenery well away from the busier coastal spots, though the exposed roads and hills reward a bit of preparation.