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Ben Bury routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from Loch MullardochModerate
The standard route to Ben Bury starts from Loch Mullardoch, it involves a long walk along the loch followed by a steep ascent to the summit.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 14km · from Loch AffricModerate
The southwest approach to Ben Bury begins from Loch Affric, it is a longer route that provides stunning views of the surrounding area.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Loch MullardochGrade 1
This route involves a scramble up the east ridge of Ben Bury, offering a more challenging ascent with some exposure.
Northwest RidgeScrambling · 11km · from Loch MullardochGrade 2
The northwest ridge offers a more technical scramble with sections of rock climbing, suitable for experienced scramblers.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ben Bury each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 794m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ben Bury each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 08:12, sunset 18:36
10h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 09:01 and starts 17:46. From the summit you see the sun 08:06 to 18:41.
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About Ben Bury
Ben Bury is 794 m (2,605 ft) high with 57 m of prominence. It is in South Mayo and Central Galway, Ireland. OS grid reference L802682. It is the 3rd highest of the 29 summits Peakify lists in South Mayo and Central Galway. The nearest summits are Ben Lugmore West Top (0.7 km), Ben Lugmore (1.3 km) and Ben Lugmore East Top (1.7 km).
How high is Ben Bury?
Ben Bury is 794 metres high with 57 metres of prominence.
Where is Ben Bury?
Ben Bury is listed in South Mayo and Central Galway, Ireland.
Are there routes for Ben Bury?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Ben Bury, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ben Bury 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 weather information is shown for Ben Bury?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
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