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Welcome to

Welcome to

12 O’Clock Hills

A recreational and heritage project

OUR

Facilities

RED TRAIL
5KM Heritage Linear Walk includes Fairyland

BLUE TRAIL
8.5KM Looped Walk includes 12 O'Clock Hills

PURPLE TRAIL
13KM Looped Walk includes Loughavarra Hill & 12 O'Clock Hills

Trailhead: Belvoir (Eircode:V95 YKN5) with Spacious Car Parking & Public Toilet

Trailhead: Snaty
Very Limited Parking & NO Toilet

A recreational and heritage project near Kilkishen in East Clare, Ireland

The Hill Knockanuarha (12 O’Clock Hills) is located 5 km (3.1 miles) southeast of Kilkishen village in East Clare, Ireland. The main summit is marked by an Ordnance Survey Trig Point or Triangulation Pillar. The height is 309 metres or 1014 feet above mean sea level. There is another peak about 10 metres lower and 400 metres away to the west south west.

12 O'Clock Opening Day, Unveiling by Conor Cooney 2013 All Ireland Hurling medallist, Sean Hehir winner Dublin City Marathon 2013, Patrick Donnellan Capt Clare Hu Tm 2013

12 O’CLOCK HILLS OPENING DAY

The unveiling of the map board by local sporting heroes.

From left to right: Conor Cooney 2013 All Ireland Hurling medalist, Sean Hehir winner Dublin City Marathon 2013, Patrick Donnellan Captain of the Clare Senior Hurling Team and All-Ireland winner 2013. 

A few words about us

After many exploratory walks a ‘Twelve O’Clock’ Committee was formed with the idea of developing the area as a local amenity. The committee are as follows: Chairman Patsy Neville, Vice Chairman John Lenihan, Secretary Ger Grace, Treasurer Antoin Devitt, John Power, Dixie O’ Regan, Noel Gallagher, John Lyons, Ger McErlian, Olive Liddane, Joe Hyde and Clare Mac Mahon. 

The projects aim is to celebrate the heritage of the many hill dwellers who once lived in Upper Belvoir, Crag and Snata and provide safe and signed walking routes for recreational , heritage and scenic purposes.

CHOICE OF WALKS AVAILABLE
TO SUIT ALL LEVELS AND ABILITY

Hikers at top of 12 O'Clock Hills

01. History of Project

The hill Knockanuarha also known as the 12 O’Clock Hills (eircode V95 YKN5) is located 5 km (3.1 miles) southeast of Kilkishen village in East Clare, Ireland. 

02. PARKING

There is a spacious Car Park at the Belvoir Trailhead, which opened in June 2019. It can accommodate at least 90 cars on two levels and has a public toilet.

03.WALKING TRAILS

The 12 O’Clock Hills are designed for anyone who wants to go walking or hiking in East Clare.  If you love walking and have a passion for getting outdoors the 12 O’Clock Hills is the perfect place for you to plan your next outing.

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6 days ago

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Dog SoilingMessage to all who bring their dogs to the hills to please clean up after them. The problem area is the road section from the carpark for about the first 200 metres along the hard cored road, see images. We also have situation where some users do clean up but either hang the bag on hedges or leave on roadside or in the carpark. Should this situation continue we will be forced to ban dogs from the facility. Going forward its one dog only per person, and under the persons control at all times. See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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Would appreciate some help in identifying these 2 different type trees. We notice them growing along the 12 O'Clock hills lower sections of the trails. We are hopeful they are not invasive. A message response to this page would be much appreciated.Project team বি See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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Brave Shannon Trekkers on the hills this morning.Images courtesy of Donna. See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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The 12 O'Clock Hills invites you to join us for our annual Halloween Night Walk on Saturday, 26th October, at 6:30pm.Please meet at the 12 O'Clock Hills car park at 6:30pm for a prompt start at 6:45pm.Essential items: All participants must bring a handheld or head torch, wear sturdy boots, and dress warmly.The walk is suitable for young children, but buggies are not permitted, and no dogs are allowed.Enjoy hot chocolate and sweet treats at the halfway point. The route will take us from the car park to the Mass Rock and back.We ask that children are accompanied by an adult at all times.There is a €2 fee per walker, regardless of age. Proceeds will go towards upgrading the Fairyland, and additional donations are greatly appreciated.Register online at eventmaster.ie/event/9oJpuw5HWJWe hope to see you there for a spooky night of fun!REMEMBER:🐶NO DOGS🚼NO BUGGIES🥾WEAR STURDY BOOTS🧤WEAR WARM CLOTHES🔦BRING A TORCH💻REGISTER ONLINESpaces on this event are limited so please register online eventmaster.ie/event/9oJpuw5HWJ See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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WalkieTalkie group from Ballina Co Tipperary having a well deserved break in the Belvoir carpark, 12 O'Clock Hills today following their 8k hike, from left: Ann, Mary, Margaret, Anna-Marie and Milly. See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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2 months ago

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SIXTIETH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONThis extended McMahon family group, originally from the Hurlers Cross Drumline area are home from America, Sweden and Germany to celebrate the 60th birthday of their brother. For their outing today the ladies choose a hike on the 12 OClock hills, while the men preferred a game of golf. See MoreSee Less
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