Routes up
Ben Creggan routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · from InvercharnanModerate
The standard route up Ben Creggan starts from Invercharnan and follows a well-trodden path, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 680 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from InvercharnanGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the south ridge of Ben Creggan, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 6km · from InvercharnanGrade 3 Climb
The East Face offers a technical climb with several pitches, suitable for experienced climbers with appropriate gear.
North Ridge TraverseHiking · 10km · from InvercharnanDifficult
This route traverses the north ridge of Ben Creggan, providing a long and challenging hike with varied terrain.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ben Creggan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 692m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ben Creggan 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 08:11, sunset 18:36
10h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 09:00 and starts 17:46. From the summit you see the sun 08:06 to 18:41.
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About Ben Creggan
Ben Creggan is 692 m (2,270 ft) high with 88 m of prominence. It is in South Mayo and Central Galway, Ireland. OS grid reference L857666. It is the 12th highest of the 29 summits Peakify lists in South Mayo and Central Galway. The nearest summits are Ben Creggan South Top (0.5 km), Ben Gorm (1.4 km) and Tievummera (2.9 km).
How high is Ben Creggan?
Ben Creggan is 692 metres high with 88 metres of prominence.
Where is Ben Creggan?
Ben Creggan is listed in South Mayo and Central Galway, Ireland.
Are there routes for Ben Creggan?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Ben Creggan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ben Creggan 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 Creggan?
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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