Routes up
Ballineddan Mountain routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Ballineddan Car ParkModerate
This route takes you along the south ridge of Ballineddan Mountain, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Northwest ApproachHiking · 6km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from Glenmalure LodgeHard
This longer approach from the northwest offers a gradual ascent with varied terrain, including forest paths and open moorland.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 3km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from Ballineddan Base CampGrade 1
The East Face Scramble is a challenging route that requires careful navigation and scrambling skills, suitable for experienced hikers.
West Ridge ClimbClimbing · 4km · 550 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from West Ridge TrailheadGrade 3
The West Ridge Climb is a technical route requiring climbing gear and experience, offering a thrilling ascent with panoramic views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Ballineddan Mountain today?
Ballineddan Mountain today (updated 03:28, 18 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 24 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Ballineddan Mountain weather today
Partly cloudy, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 24 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Ballineddan Mountain weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: slight rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 34 mph, 81% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Ballineddan Mountain weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: partly cloudy, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 24 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Ballineddan Mountain summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayPartly cloudy | Good | 7°/2° | -1° | 13/24 | 0% |
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| TomorrowSlight rain | Marginal | 7°/4° | 1° | 28/34 | 81% |
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| Tue 20Moderate rain | Marginal | 8°/5° | 1° | 28/35 | 50% |
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| Wed 21Moderate rain | Marginal | 6°/2° | -4° | 38/48 | 66% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/2° | -1° | 30/38 | 73% |
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| Fri 23Overcast | Marginal | 4°/1° | -4° | 34/43 | 73% |
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| Sat 24Moderate rain | Poor | 8°/2° | -2° | 44/55 | 72% |
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Ballineddan Mountain 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Sun 25Moderate drizzle | Poor | 12°/2° | 0° | 40/49 | 74% |
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| Mon 26Moderate drizzle | Poor | 12°/6° | 4° | 48/60 | 59% |
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| Tue 27Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 9°/2° | -1° | 36/50 | 53% |
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| Wed 28Overcast | Good | 8°/2° | -2° | 20/24 | 43% |
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| Thu 29Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 8°/4° | 2° | 37/46 | 53% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 9°/3° | 1° | 33/41 | 45% |
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| Sat 31Slight rain showers | Poor | 10°/2° | -1° | 47/59 | 49% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ballineddan Mountain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 652m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ballineddan Mountain each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:57, sunset 18:24
10h 27m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:45 and starts 17:35. From the summit you see the sun 07:52 to 18:29.
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About Ballineddan Mountain
Ballineddan Mountain is 652 m (2,140 ft) high with 27 m of prominence. It is in Wicklow Hills S, Ireland. OS grid reference T002907. It is the 17th highest of the 44 summits Peakify lists in Wicklow Hills S. The nearest summits are Slievemaan (1.5 km), Lugnaquilla (3.1 km) and Camenabologue (5.6 km).
How high is Ballineddan Mountain?
Ballineddan Mountain is 652 metres high with 27 metres of prominence.
Where is Ballineddan Mountain?
Ballineddan Mountain is listed in Wicklow Hills S, Ireland.
Are there routes for Ballineddan Mountain?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Ballineddan Mountain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ballineddan Mountain today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What is the weather on Ballineddan Mountain tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: slight rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 34 mph, 81% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Ballineddan Mountain this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: partly cloudy, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 24 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Ballineddan Mountain?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Written and kept up to date by the Peakify team. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
