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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

Join Us for the 12 O’Clock Hills Winter Solstice Walk
Postponed until Saturday 28th Saturday due to bad weather warning.

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Unfortunately, due to the high winds forecast, we, the 12 O’Clock Hills Project Committee, must postpone our Winter Solstice Walk to Saturday, 28th December, at 6pm.

All tickets purchased for the Winter Solstice Walk on 21st December will remain valid for the rescheduled event on Saturday, 28th December. If you are unable to attend on the new date, please email info@12oclockhills.com to arrange a refund.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but the safety of all participants remains our utmost priority.

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Experience the magic of the Winter Solstice with our annual guided hike through the 12 O’Clock Hills on Saturday, 28th December.

  • Meeting Point: Car park from 5:30 PM
  • Departure: 6:00 PM sharp

This 7km hike will take you to the Upper Hills and back via the Forestry Road, offering a memorable way to celebrate the shortest day of the year.

Important Details:

  • Age Restriction: Not suitable for children under 8 years
  • Cost: €4 per person (pre-booking required)
  • Extras: Enjoy carols by the Kilkishen Youth Choir, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and mince pies at the halfway point
  • Restrictions: No dogs or buggies permitted
  • Gear: Warm clothing, sturdy boots, and a handheld or head torch required – it will be dark

With places limited to 200 participants, early booking is essential. Secure your spot online today and join us for this enchanting evening hike.

All tickets purchased for the original event will be valid for Saturday 28th December. If you are unable to attend on the 28th December please email info@12oclockhills.com to arrange a refund.

Book now and make it a solstice to remember!

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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7 days ago

12 O'Clock Hills
📢 Important Update: Winter Solstice Walk RescheduledDue to the high winds forecast, we regret to announce that our Winter Solstice Walk, originally planned for 21st December, has been postponed. The new date is Saturday, 28th December, at 6pm.🎟 All tickets purchased for 21st December will remain valid for the rescheduled event. If you can’t make the new date, please email info@12oclockhills.com to arrange a refund.We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but the safety of our participants is our top priority. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you on the 28th!#12OClockHills #WinterSolsticeWalk #EventUpdate See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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Delighted to announce that our voluntary technical team were out early this morning clearing blockage along the trails. This means that on this very nice Sunday its safe to have a hike on the Red and Blue trails. Not so sure about the 13k trail as it will be Tuesday before we get to this. See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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Storm DarraghFriday nights strorm has unearthed some trees in some of the wooded areas along the trails. However it is possible to get around the obstacles. However, there are inherent risks dependent on your fitness levels, so best avoid for the present. We plan to be back to normal by next Wednesday. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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✨ Celebrate the Winter Solstice at the 12 O’Clock Hills! ✨📅 Date: Saturday, 21st December⏰ Time: Meet at 5:30 PM | Walk departs at 6:00 PM sharp📍 Where: 12 O’Clock Hills Car Park, Eircode: V95 YKN5Join us for a magical 7km hike through the Upper Hills and back via the Forestry Road.🎶 Carols by Kilkishen Youth Choir🍷 Mulled wine, ☕ hot chocolate, & 🥧 mince pies at the halfway point!Important Info:Not suitable for children under 8No dogs or buggies allowedWear warm clothes, sturdy boots, & bring a torch – it will be dark!💶 Cost: €4 per person (booking required)👥 Limited to 200 participants – book early!📲 Book online now and make the most of the shortest day of the year. eventmaster.ie/event/l0EAFV8HPO#WinterSolstice #12OClockHills #FestiveHike See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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A Hiking Stick + a pair of Childrens Shoes left behind by the owners, probably last week-end. Owners to message this page or collect in the carpark soonest. See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

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Since the idea of developing hiking trails at the 12 O’Clock Hills was first proposed, many dedicated individuals have worked tirelessly to bring it to fruition. Chief among them is the voluntary group that initiated the project, planning and constructing the walking trails. Their remarkable efforts extended to fundraising, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed financially to make this vision a reality.We must also acknowledge the invaluable support of our local County Councillors. In particular, Joe Cooney has been instrumental, helping us ensure Clare County Council planning permissions were secured from the very beginning of the project in 2012 right through to the present day. For his unwavering commitment, we kindly ask you to consider giving him your number 1 vote this Friday, 29th November, in the General Election.Additionally, we would like to recognise two other individuals who have supported us in important ways. Cathal Crowe, who visited our facility some years ago, assisted us in securing a Community Employment Scheme to maintain and repair the trails. Donna McGettigan Shannon has also been a tremendous help, facilitating the cost-effective provision of trail signage through LCM Signs and working alongside the Shannon Trekkers hiking group to transport heavy furniture to challenging uphill locations.Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the success of the 12 O’Clock Hills project. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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View from upper 12 O'Clock Hill on Friday Nov 23rd 2024. Hopefully the weather will have improved for our Soltice Winter 7km hike on Sat Dec 21st which takes in this 309 meter location. See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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Trails Wagon. (Nissan 2005 X-Trail)Our trails wagon which was donated to us by C&M Foods Tulla approx 5yrs ago re voluntary maintenance work on the trails has refused to start for the past few week even-though the battery is fully charged. Local mechanics are all very busy so we are hopeful that some handy person or mechanic using the facility would give it a review to get the engine started. This can be arranged by making a call to Patsy @ 087 969 1415We do have a few bob in the kitty to cover the cost. See MoreSee Less
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