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Ben Lugmore East Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from Doo LoughModerate
The standard route to Ben Lugmore East Top starts from Doo Lough and involves a circuit of the Lugmore ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.
Western ApproachHiking · 10km · from GlencullinModerate
The Western Approach to Ben Lugmore East Top is a less frequented path that provides a more direct ascent, starting from Glencullin and ascending via the western slopes.
Ridge TraverseScrambling · 15km · from DoaghbegHard
This route involves a full traverse of the Ben Lugmore ridge, including the East Top, and requires some scrambling skills, particularly in poor weather conditions.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ben Lugmore East Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 792m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ben Lugmore East 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 08:12, 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 Lugmore East Top
Ben Lugmore East Top is 792 m (2,598 ft) high with 31 m of prominence. It is in South Mayo and Central Galway, Ireland. OS grid reference L815672. It is the 4th highest of the 29 summits Peakify lists in South Mayo and Central Galway. The nearest summits are Ben Lugmore (0.4 km), Ben Lugmore West Top (1.1 km) and Ben Bury (1.7 km).
How high is Ben Lugmore East Top?
Ben Lugmore East Top is 792 metres high with 31 metres of prominence.
Where is Ben Lugmore East Top?
Ben Lugmore East Top is listed in South Mayo and Central Galway, Ireland.
Are there routes for Ben Lugmore East Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Ben Lugmore East Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ben Lugmore East 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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