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Ben Lugmore West Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · from Doo LoughModerate
This route takes you from Doo Lough up to the summit of Ben Lugmore West Top, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape, it is a challenging hike with significant elevation gain.
Western ApproachHiking · 14km · from LeenaneHard
The Western Approach is a longer and more strenuous hike starting from Leenane, it offers a remote and rugged experience with expansive views.
Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Glencullin LoughGrade 1
The Ridge Scramble is a Grade 1 scramble that follows the ridge line from Glencullin Lough to the summit, providing a thrilling experience for those with some scrambling experience.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ben Lugmore West 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 West 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 West Top
Ben Lugmore West Top is 792 m (2,598 ft) high with 47 m of prominence. It is in South Mayo and Central Galway, Ireland. OS grid reference L805676. It is the 4th highest of the 29 summits Peakify lists in South Mayo and Central Galway. The nearest summits are Ben Bury (0.7 km), Ben Lugmore (0.7 km) and Ben Lugmore East Top (1.1 km).
How high is Ben Lugmore West Top?
Ben Lugmore West Top is 792 metres high with 47 metres of prominence.
Where is Ben Lugmore West Top?
Ben Lugmore West Top is listed in South Mayo and Central Galway, Ireland.
Are there routes for Ben Lugmore West Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Ben Lugmore West Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ben Lugmore West 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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