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Ben Creggan South Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InverieModerate
The standard hiking route to Ben Creggan South Top [Meall Lair] starts from Inverie, it offers a scenic loop with moderate elevation gain and stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Circular Route via Glen MeadailHiking · 12km · from InverieHard
This challenging circular route takes you through Glen Meadail, offering a longer hike with significant elevation gain and rewarding views.
Scramble via East RidgeScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from InverieGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the East Ridge, providing a more adventurous ascent with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ben Creggan South Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 689m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ben Creggan South Top 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 18:40.
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About Ben Creggan South Top
Ben Creggan South Top is 689 m (2,260 ft) high with 73 m of prominence. It is in South Mayo and Central Galway, Ireland. OS grid reference L858661. It is the 13th highest of the 29 summits Peakify lists in South Mayo and Central Galway. The nearest summits are Ben Creggan (0.5 km), Ben Gorm (0.9 km) and Tievummera - Trig Point (3.4 km).
How high is Ben Creggan South Top?
Ben Creggan South Top is 689 metres high with 73 metres of prominence.
Where is Ben Creggan South Top?
Ben Creggan South Top is listed in South Mayo and Central Galway, Ireland.
Are there routes for Ben Creggan South Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Ben Creggan South Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ben Creggan South Top 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.
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