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Ben Gorm weather forecast
699 m · 2,293 ft · Prominence 619 m
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ben Gorm each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 699m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ben Gorm 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.
Nearby summits
Close to Ben Gorm
- Ben Creggan South Top689 m
- Ben Creggan692 m
- Tievummera - Trig Point760 m
- Tievummera760 m
- Barrclashcame773 m
- Leenaun Hill Far NW Top557 m
About Ben Gorm
Ben Gorm (699 m) rises on the north side of Killary Harbour, the long fjord-like inlet on the Mayo and Galway border. The hill sits at the western end of a short ridge: Ben Creggan South Top (689 m) is 0.9 km north-west and Ben Creggan (692 m) 1.4 km north. Tievummera (760 m) in the Sheeffry Hills is the nearest higher summit, 4.3 km north. The Erriff valley and Aasleagh Falls lie at its southern foot.
Walkers usually climb from near Aasleagh, heading up the steep grassy southern slopes to the summit, then continue round to Ben Creggan and drop back into the valley. The ground is steep and pathless in places, with rock outcrops higher up.
From the top you look down the length of Killary Harbour towards the sea, with Mweelrea across the water and the Maumturks to the south.
Ben Gorm is 699 m (2,293 ft) high with 619 m of prominence. It is in South Mayo and Central Galway, Ireland. OS grid reference L861652. It is the 11th highest of the 29 summits Peakify lists in South Mayo and Central Galway. The nearest summits are Ben Creggan South Top (0.9 km), Ben Creggan (1.4 km) and Tievummera - Trig Point (4.2 km).
Can you climb Ben Gorm and Ben Creggan together?
Yes. Ben Creggan is 1.4 km north along the ridge, and the two make a natural round from the Erriff valley.
Where do you start a walk up Ben Gorm?
Most walkers start near Aasleagh Falls, at the head of Killary Harbour.
How hard is Ben Gorm?
The slopes are steep and largely pathless, so expect a stiff climb. It suits walkers with some hill experience.
How high is Ben Gorm?
Ben Gorm is 699 metres high with 619 metres of prominence.
Where is Ben Gorm?
Ben Gorm is listed in South Mayo and Central Galway, Ireland.
Are there routes for Ben Gorm?
Route data is not available for this mountain yet, but the page still shows summit, weather, and location context.
Is it safe to climb Ben Gorm 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 Gorm?
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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About Ben Gorm
Ben Gorm (699 m) rises on the north side of Killary Harbour, the long fjord-like inlet on the Mayo and Galway border. The hill sits at the western end of a short ridge: Ben Creggan South Top (689 m) is 0.9 km north-west and Ben Creggan (692 m) 1.4 km north. Tievummera (760 m) in the Sheeffry Hills is the nearest higher summit, 4.3 km north. The Erriff valley and Aasleagh Falls lie at its southern foot.
Walkers usually climb from near Aasleagh, heading up the steep grassy southern slopes to the summit, then continue round to Ben Creggan and drop back into the valley. The ground is steep and pathless in places, with rock outcrops higher up.
From the top you look down the length of Killary Harbour towards the sea, with Mweelrea across the water and the Maumturks to the south.
Ben Gorm is 699 m (2,293 ft) high with 619 m of prominence. It is in South Mayo and Central Galway, Ireland. OS grid reference L861652. It is the 11th highest of the 29 summits Peakify lists in South Mayo and Central Galway. The nearest summits are Ben Creggan South Top (0.9 km), Ben Creggan (1.4 km) and Tievummera - Trig Point (4.2 km).
Can you climb Ben Gorm and Ben Creggan together?
Yes. Ben Creggan is 1.4 km north along the ridge, and the two make a natural round from the Erriff valley.
Where do you start a walk up Ben Gorm?
Most walkers start near Aasleagh Falls, at the head of Killary Harbour.
How hard is Ben Gorm?
The slopes are steep and largely pathless, so expect a stiff climb. It suits walkers with some hill experience.
How high is Ben Gorm?
Ben Gorm is 699 metres high with 619 metres of prominence.
Where is Ben Gorm?
Ben Gorm is listed in South Mayo and Central Galway, Ireland.
Are there routes for Ben Gorm?
Route data is not available for this mountain yet, but the page still shows summit, weather, and location context.
Is it safe to climb Ben Gorm 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 Gorm?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
More in South Mayo and Central Galway
- Tievnabinnia743 m
- Croagh Patrick764 m
- Ben Lugmore East Top792 m
- Ben Lugmore West Top792 m
- Ben Bury794 m
- Garraun599 m