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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

2025 Dawn Walk at 12 O’Clock Hills

Start your day in a truly memorable way with the 2025 Dawn Walk at the stunning 12 O’Clock Hills! Join us to experience the beauty of sunrise from the top of the 12 O’Clock Hills and enjoy the camaraderie of a shared journey through nature.

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, 8th February 2025
  • Time: Meet from 6.30am, walk begins promptly at 6.45am
  • Location: Belvoir carpark, 12 O’Clock Hills, Eircode v95 YKN5
  • Duration: Approximately 2/3 hours
  • Level: Suitable for medium fitness levels
  • Price: €15 per person (includes a delicious cooked breakfast)

What to Expect

  • A guided walk along the picturesque trails, culminating in breathtaking views of the sunrise.
  • A cooked breakfast served after the walk at Kilkishen Cultural Centre, Eircode V95 HY90
  • The chance to connect with nature and enjoy a peaceful morning with fellow walkers.

What to Bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes or boots
  • Warm, weather-appropriate clothing
  • A head torch or flashlight for the early start
  • A reusable water bottle

How to Register

Spaces are limited so secure your place early, please register by following this link. Book early to avoid disappointment!

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.
Today, the committee are as follows: Chairman Patsy Neville, Vice Chairman John Lenihan, Secretary Ger Grace, Treasurer Antoin Devitt, PRO Maureen Cleary, John Lyons, Joe Hyde, Ger McErlian, Noel Gallagher, and Olive Liddane.

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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2 days ago

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12th Infentary Battalian, Sarsfield Barracks Limerick, on manouvers on the 12 O'Clock Hills, under the guidance of Lieutenant Mark Slattery. See MoreSee Less
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6 days ago

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TREE HARVESTINGCoillte have now started harvesting the area adjacent to our Red and Blue trails leading to Fairyland. This harvesting will continue for the next few weeks taking in our trails from Dysart Lyons heritage site up hill to Mass Place road. This had been planned for the summer months, but brought forward to include the removal of all the trees that are currently down following the recent Storm Eowyn. See sample image below re tree overhang on the Blue trail.Effective immediately there will be limited or no access to trails where the harvesting is taking place exclusive of week-ends. More updates as the information becomes available (do ring 087 969 1415 for for further info) See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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IMPORTANT NOTICEThis is to advise that Coillte Harvesting is currently underway very close to sections of our Hiking Trails of RED 5km, BLUE 8km and PURPLE 13km. This is important at this time to remove any dangerous overhanging trees close to our trails post the recent Storm. This work will be taking place for the next 2 to 3 weeks from Mondays to Fridays inclusive. Extreme caution is requested at this time re obeying any temporary signage that will be in place. Evenings after 5pm and Week-ends will be OK but do be careful re extra mud on the trails and roads for duration of the harvesting and removal period. We apologize for any inconvenience caused during this period. Do give this number a buzz should you have any issue or query over the next 2 to 3 weeks: 087 969 1415. See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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Galway/Roscommon Trails Inspectors caught us on the hop tody with their audit visit. Hopefully they found the trails clear of dog poo and litter. See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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Epitaph re Storm EowynOur thanks to Coillte who will endeavour to clear the remaining trees that are partly blocking the road on sections of our 13k trail. Our thanks to the highly acclaimed Gawbatas Hiking Group for providing the images See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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The 12 O'Clock Hills 2025 Dawn walk took place this morning from 6:45am the 8th February with a wonderful group of participants and volunteers. A relaxing walk within nature with plenty of laughter shared even without a spectacular sunrise. Well done to everyone .Thank you. See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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Dawn walk on the hills with breakfast after in Kilkishen Cultural Centre See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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TRAİLS RECOVERYFollowing the destruction caused by Storm Eowyn, we are please to announce that our 3 Trails of Red,Blue and Purple are open again. However great care is required as areas of the trails surface are very uneven due to tree rooths exposure. Also some over head branches that will take a little longer to clear. With greatful thanks to our small voluntary team for their great voluntary work in the past few days. Do spread the word that we are back in business, thanks. See MoreSee Less
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