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Binn Chaonaigh routes: 1 way to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InverchorachanModerate
This route starts from Inverchorachan and follows a well-trodden path to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Binn Chaonaigh today?
Binn Chaonaigh today (updated 03:51, 18 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Binn Chaonaigh weather today
Overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Binn Chaonaigh weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 26 mph gusting 32 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Binn Chaonaigh weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Binn Chaonaigh summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayOvercast | Good | 8°/2° | -1° | 10/13 | 0% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 7°/4° | 2° | 26/32 | 2% |
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| Tue 20Moderate rain | Poor | 7°/4° | -2° | 42/52 | 86% |
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| Wed 21Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 6°/3° | -1° | 30/38 | 78% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 5°/2° | 0° | 27/34 | 88% |
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| Fri 23Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/3° | -1° | 31/39 | 94% |
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| Sat 24Thunderstorm | Poor | 7°/4° | -2° | 64/80 | 83% |
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Binn Chaonaigh 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Sun 25Slight rain showers | Poor | 12°/4° | -1° | 50/63 | 92% |
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| Mon 26Slight rain showers | Poor | 11°/5° | 1° | 43/54 | 87% |
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| Tue 27Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/3° | -2° | 45/56 | 78% |
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| Wed 28Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | 1° | 27/34 | 75% |
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| Thu 29Dense drizzle | Marginal | 9°/5° | 2° | 34/43 | 71% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/3° | 1° | 12/16 | 69% |
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| Sat 31Slight rain showers | Poor | 9°/2° | -1° | 43/53 | 55% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Binn Chaonaigh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 634m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Binn Chaonaigh each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 08:11, sunset 18:36
10h 25m 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 Binn Chaonaigh
Binn Chaonaigh is 634 m (2,078 ft) high with 111 m of prominence. It is in Maumturk Mountains, Ireland. OS grid reference L900515. It is the 8th highest of the 40 summits Peakify lists in Maumturk Mountains. The nearest summits are Binn Mhairg (0.5 km), Barrslievenaroy East Top (1.2 km) and Barrslievenaroy (1.8 km).
How high is Binn Chaonaigh?
Binn Chaonaigh is 634 metres high with 111 metres of prominence.
Where is Binn Chaonaigh?
Binn Chaonaigh is listed in Maumturk Mountains, Ireland.
Are there routes for Binn Chaonaigh?
Peakify lists 1 route for Binn Chaonaigh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Binn Chaonaigh 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 is the weather on Binn Chaonaigh tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 26 mph gusting 32 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Binn Chaonaigh this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Binn Chaonaigh?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Written and kept up to date by the Peakify team. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.