Place to visit
Ballyscanlan Hills, Ireland: what it is and when to go
Ballyscanlan Hills is a hill in County Waterford, Ireland, at 119 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hill in County Waterford, Ireland · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Ireland
- Elevation
- 119 m
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- ORK Cork, 94 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 52.16729, -7.2201
What it is and where
Ballyscanlan Hills is a hill in County Waterford, Ireland, at 119 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Waterford, where this site lists 63 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.16729, -7.2201; the nearest main airport is Cork International Airport (ORK, Cork), 94 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Ireland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Ballyscanlan Hills is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:59
- FebPossible9:38
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:28
- JunBest time16:30
- JulBest time16:04
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovBetter not8:28
- DecBetter not7:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to September | February to March and October |
| Mountains | April to September | February to March and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Ballyscanlan Hills has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Ireland
To enter Ireland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Ireland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as the British one: adapter essential); emergencies: 112 · 999.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Fenor BogNature Reserve in County Waterford, Ireland431 m
- Matthewstown Passage TombKistvaen in County Waterford, Ireland1.1 km
- Dunhill CastleCastle ruin in County Waterford3.1 km
- Ballynageeragh Portal TombDolmen and National Monument in Ireland4.0 km
- Gaulstown Portal TombMegalithic tomb in County Waterford, Ireland4.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Ireland guide.
More in Ireland: Nature
- Carrauntoohil: highest mountain in Ireland
- Cliffs of Moher: cliffs in Western Ireland, on the Atlantic shore
- Hill of Tara: archaeological complex between Navan and Dunshaughlin in County Meath, Leinster, Ireland
- Galway Bay: bay on the west coast of Ireland
- Killarney National Park: national park in Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland
- Croagh Patrick: mountain in County Mayo, Ireland
Every Ireland place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ballyscanlan Hills?
It is a hill in County Waterford, Ireland. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Ballyscanlan Hills?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30.
How do you get to Ballyscanlan Hills?
The nearest main airport is Cork International Airport (ORK), 94 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ireland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Ireland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Fenor Bog, Matthewstown Passage Tomb, Dunhill Castle. The rest is in the Ireland guide.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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